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  • Fr. James Galivan

    Father James (Pat) F. Galivan, 70, died Aug. 8.

    Born in Chicago, he attended Our Lady of Good Counsel School, Quigley Preparatory Seminary and Kelly High School before earning a bachelor’s degree from Loyola University Chicago and continuing his seminary studies at the University of St. Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary. He was ordained in 1981.

    He served as associate pastor of Our Lady of Charity, Cicero (1981-1983); Holy Trinity (1983-1989); St. Cletus, La Grange (1989-1992); St. Hugh, Lyons (1992-1999); and St. Christopher, Midlothian (1999).

    In addition to his parochial roles, Father Galivan also held the position of Chaplain to the Catholic Alumni Club of Chicago (1985). He recently retired from ministry for health reasons.

    Father Galivan is survived by a sister, Carol Becker.

  • Msgr. John McNamara

    Pastor Emeritus

    Msgr. John Peter McNamara, 85, died Aug. 9 at Holy Family Villa in Palos Park. He was pastor emeritus of St. Theresa, Palatine.

    Born in Chicago’s St. Kilian Parish, he attended St. Carthage School, Quigley Preparatory Seminary and the University of St. Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary. He was ordained in 1956.

    He served as assistant pastor of Holy Name Cathedral (1956- 1963), St. Bride (1963- 1968), St. Helena of the Cross (1968-1970) and Divine Providence, Westchester (1975- 1979). He was pastor at St. Bernard (1970- 1975), St. Symphorosa (1980-1991); and St. Theresa, Palatine (1992-2001). He was named pastor emeritus of St. Theresa when he retired in 2001.

    Retired Auxiliary Bishop Raymond Goedert noted that Msgr. McNamara’s was one of the first residents of the Bishop Timothy J. Lyne Residence for Retired Priests in Palos Park. He said, “A noteworthy fact is the care Msgr. McNamara’s showed his brother priests at the Bishop Lyne Home. He was among the first group who went there when it opened and he became the primary person to oversee the program. Msgr. McNamara remained very dedicated to that program until the end.”

    Msgr. McNamara is survived by a sister, Nancy Grant.

  • Bishop Richard Seminack

    Ukrainian Catholic Prelate

    Ukrainian Catholic Bishop Richard Stephen Seminack, 74, died Aug. 16 at Alden Poplar Creek Rehabilitation Center in Hoffman Estates. He had been eparch of the St Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy in Chicago since 2003 and was a priest for 49 years.

    He was born in Philadelphia, a grandson of immigrants from Ukraine and the oldest of seven children. He attended Catholic elementary and high schools before transferring to the Ukrainian Catholic St. Basil's Seminary Preparatory High School, Stamford, Connecticut in his senior year. After graduating from St. Basil's College in 1963, he attended the Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C where his major was Eastern and Western canon law. He was ordained by Metropolitan Archbishop Ambrose Senyshyn for the Archeparchy of Philadelphia in 1967. He also earned a degree in Eastern canon law from the Oriental Instute in Rome.

    He served several Pennsylvania parishes and held several chaplaincies in Pennsylvania. In addition, he trained for and became a commissioned officer (Lieutenant) in the United States Navy Chaplain Corps in August, 1979. He also served for two years in Miami.

    He was enthroned as fourth Eparch of St Nicholas Eparchy in Chicago on June 4, 2003, overseeing territory that extends from Michigan and Indiana west across the United States. The eparchy has about 45 parishes and missions in four time zones.

    The first part of the funeral for a hierarch services are to be celebrated at St Nicholas Cathedral Aug. 21 and 22, with Metropolitan-Archbishop Stefan Soroka of Philadelphia and a number of other bishops of Eastern and Western Catholic churches participating. The second part of a hierarch’s funeral will be in the Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Philadelphia, Aug. 26, with burial in the Seminack family plot in St Mary’s Cemetery, Elkins Park, Pennsylvania.

  • Sr. Mary Jane Schallert

    Sister Mary Jane (Marie William) Schallert, 93, died July 21 in Adrian, Michigan.

    Born in Detroit, she was in the 74th year of her religious profession. Sister Mary Jane ministered in elementary and secondary education in Michigan, Illinois, Florida, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic and the Bahamas.

    In the Archdiocese of Chicago, she taught at St. Matthew (1942-1944), Queen of Angels (1944 -1945) and St. Nicholas of Tolentine (1945-1947).

  • Sr. M. Andrea Puchalski

    Nurse

    Franciscan Sister of Chicago M. Andrea (Hedwig Clara) Puchalski, 95, died July 17

    Born in New York state, she went to school in Cleveland, Ohio and encountered the Franciscan Sisters of Chicago when she was 7 years old, and she entered the congregation in 1934 at the age of 13. She professed her perpetual vows in 1944.

    Sister M. Andrea served as a licensed practical Nurse, an Xray technician and a laboratory technician in various places. In the Archdiocese of Chicago, she served as a sacristan at St. Stanislaus Bishop and Martyrs in Chicago, at St. Joseph Home, and at Mother Theresa Home in Lemont. In 2004, Sister M. Andrea returned to Our Lady of Victory convent and became manager of the gift ship manager of the convent gift shop, a position she held until she retired in 2012.

  • Deacon James Temple

    Class of 1984

    Deacon James Temple, 80, died July 27. He was ordained in 1984 and served at St. Barnabas Parish.

    He was proud of having baptized all six of his grandchildren, according to family members.

    He is survived by his wife, Joan; children Celine Walsh, Joan Holowaty and Jim Temple; his six grandchildren; and his sister, Connie Larsen

  • Deacon Mitchell Szady

    Deacon Mitchell Szady, 97, died July 24. He was ordained in 1979 and served for more than 27 years at St. Stanislaus Bishop and Martyr Church before retiring in 2006.

    Deacon Szady was a long-time chaplain at Mercy Hospital. He and his late wife, Florence, were mentors to many deacons during their formation. He worked as a medical laboratory administrator for 25 years at Rush- Presbyterian-St. Luke’s Hospital. He was a veteran of World War II, was a member of the Knights of Columbus, taught Polish classes and was a Silver Beaver Award winner with the Boy Scouts.

    Deacon Szady is survived by his sons, Mitchell and Patrick, five grandchildren and six grandchildren.

  • Sr. Frances Therese Murray

    Educator

    Sinsinawa Dominican Sister Frances Therese (Mary Daniel) Murray, 102, died July 9 in Sinsinawa, Wisconsin.

    Born in Chicago, Sister Frances Therese made her first religious profession in 1941 and her final profession in 1944. She ministered in education for 45 years, as a hospital chaplain for eight years, and in various roles for her congregation for 11 years. Sister Frances Therese served in Illinois, Oklahoma, Wisconsin, Iowa, South Dakota, Wyoming and Minnesota.

    In the Archdiocese of Chicago, Sister Frances Therese taught at St. Patrick, Lemont (1941), and St. Thomas the Apostle (1953-1958), where she was also principal (1965-1967). She served as guidance counselor at Queen of Peace High School, Burbank (1976-1977); prioress of Queen of Peace Ministry Center, Burbank, (1985-1986); in the computer lab (1991-1994) and library (1994-1995) at Trinity High School, River Forest; and as a volunteer at Dominican University, River Forest (1995-2000).

  • Sr. Conleth Foley

    Educator, Administrator

    Mercy Sister Conleth Foley, 82, died July 2.

    Born and raised in Chicago, she was a graduate of Saint Xavier Academy.

    She entered the Sisters of Mercy in 1952 and taught at nine schools in Chicago and one in Wisconsin. Among her school assignments were acting as principal at Sts. Cyril & Methodius School and St. Clare of Montefalco. She also served for six years as director of volunteers at Mercy Healthcare and Rehab Center in Homewood.

    She then worked as a manager and administrator at Mercy Residence, an independent living facility in Olympia Fields, where she served from 1988 until its closure in 2004.

    She is survived by her brother Gene.

  • Sr. Veronette Dzieginski

    Kindergarten Teacher

    School Sister of St. Joseph-Third Order of St. Francis Veronette Dzieginski, 101, died June 30.

    She entered religious life in 1932 at the age of 17 and had 83 years in the religious community. She taught kindergarten for 47 years and religious education to primary classes for 10 years.

    She is survived by siblings.

  • Deacon William Dunn Jr.

    Class of 1988

    Deacon William Dunn Jr., 73, died July 8 in Elkhorn, Wisconsin. He was ordained in 1988 and served at Santa Maria del Popolo Parish in Mundelein before moving to Elkhorn.

    He ministered at St. Patrick Parish in Elkhorn from 2004 to 2009, when he retired.

    Deacon Dunn was an Eagle Scout. He held a variety of jobs, serving as a police officer for a time, managing stores, and working as a financial adviser and selling life insurance. He was very committed to his diaconal ministry, according to his wife of 26 years, Linda.

    He is survived by his wife, two sons, William Francis Dunn III and Mitchell Laurence Dunn; seven grandchildren; and his siblings, Nancy, Suzanne, Yvonne Thomas and Ron.

  • Deacon Stanley Kozloski

    Deacon Kozloski, a member of the Class of 1992, died on June 28 in South Dakota.

    Deacon Kozloski ministered at St. Matthew Parish, Schaumburg, before retiring in 2009.

    In recent years, he and his wife, Ann Marie, had been traveling the country in their RV. They were on the road in South Dakota when Deacon Kozloski fell ill a few weeks before his death.

    His immediate family gathered in South Dakota for a funeral Mass.

  • Deacon George Fitterer

    Class of 1975

    Deacon George Fitterer, 87, died June 28 in Evergreen, Colorado. He was ordained in 1975 and served at the Ford City Catholic Center until he moved to the Archdiocese of DenHe served in Evergreen Park at Christ the King Parish, and he also ministered at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Denver and various assisted living facilities.

    Born in Chicago, he grew up in St. Kilian Parish and worked for Sears, eventually becoming a store manager. He also served three years in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Korea, and took a job in the pro shop at Westgate Country Club.

    He served the Archdiocese of Denver for over 40 years.

    After being ordained a deacon he served as a night chaplain at Christ Hospital in Oak Lawn in addition to his ministry at Ford City.

    He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Arlene; his children, Rita Catherine, George Michael, John Anthony and Jean Marie; and six grandchildren.

  • Sr. Kathleen Scott

    Little Company of Mary Sister Kathleen Scott, 74, died April 6 at Little Company of Mary Hospital in Evergreen Park.

    She was born in Youngstown, Ohio, and was nurse for many years at Little Company of Mary Hospital.

    She then became director of religious education and pastoral associate at St. Clare of Montefalco parish. Her most recent assignment was as the parish nurse at St. Joseph, Homewood.

  • Sr. Eva Sheehan

    BVM Sister Eva Sheehan, 98, died April 1 in Dubuque, Iowa.

    Born in Ireland, she entered the BVM congregation in 1937 and professed final vows in 1945.

    In the Archdiocese of Chicago, Sister Eva taught first and second grade at St. Charles and Annunciation in Chicago and St. Eulalia in Maywood. She also taught elementary school in Iowa, Wyoming, New York, Hawaii, South Dakota, Missouri and California.

    She is survived by a sister, Margaret Kotlanger.

  • Br. Leo Ryan

    Education Leader


    Viatorian Brother Leo V. Ryan, 89, died June 22 at the Moorings of Arlington Heights Rehabilitation Center.

    Born in Iowa, he served in the U.S. Army in 1945 and 1946 before earning a bachelor’s degree in business from Marquette University. He went on to earn an MBA from DePaul University and a doctorate in management and educational administration from St. Louis University.

    He pronounced his first vows as a Viatorian in 1950 and made his final vows in 1955.

    He served in a variety of positions in high schools in Springfield and Peoria, Illinois, and at St. Louis and Marquette universities.

    He was chairman of the Department of Management in Loyola University Chicago’s College of Business Administration in 1965, then spent 1966 as the deputy director and administrative office for the U.S. Peace Corps in Nigeria.

    He served the Viatorians as member of the General Council in Rome and then as director of education for the Province of Chicago before being named the first president of St. Viator High School, Arlington Heights (1972-1974).

    He then was named dean of the College of Business Administration at the University of Notre Dame (1975-1980) and dean of the College of Commerce and the Kellstadt Graduate School of Business at DePaul University (1980-1988).

    From 1991 to 2001, he lectured at universities in Finland and Poland, and he moved into the Viatorian retirement residence in Arlington Heights in 1999. He served as chairman of the province’s Querbes Commission from 2001-2009.

    He is survived by a sister, Elizabeth Hart.

  • Sr. Julie Coyne

    Sinsinawa Dominican Sister Julie Coyne (Mary Novella), 84, died June 18 in Sinsinawa, Wisconsin.

    Born in Chicago, Sister Julie made her first religious profession in 1952 and her final profession in 1955. She was an artist, taught for 46 years and served as principal for one year. Sister Julie served in Wisconsin, Minnesota and Illinois.

    In the Archdiocese of Chicago, Sister Julie taught at St. Philip the Apostle, Northfield (1957-1960); St. Thomas the Apostle (1969-1971); and St. Vincent Ferrer, River Forest (1972-1974).

    She is survived by a sister, Mary Lee.

  • Sr. Mary O’Connor

    Teacher, Principal

    Adrian Dominican Sister Mary (Mary de Montfort) O’Connor, 84, died Feb. 5 in Adrian, Michigan.

    Born in New Jersey, she was in the 67th year of her religious profession.

    She spent 63 years ministering in education in Illinois, including serving as principal for three years at St. Columbanus School.

  • Fr. Kenneth Yarno

    Educator

    Viatorian Father Kenneth Yarno, 84, died June 8 in Arlington Heights.

    Born in Watseka, Illinois, he entered the Clerics of St. Viator in 1950 and professed final vows in 1954. He was ordained in Chicago in 1959.

    He was director of vocations for his congregation (1962-1968) before serving as teacher and assistant principal at St. Viator High School, Arlington Heights (1968-1973). He served in Kankakee, Springfield and St. George, Illinois, returning to the retirement residence at the Viatorian Province Center, Arlington Heights, after his retirement in 2010. He moved to Addolorata Villa, Wheeling, in 2013.

    He is survived by his sister, Pauline Newquist.

  • Sr. Frances Eileen Dunne

    BVM Sister Frances Eileen Dunne, 91, died May 26 in Dubuque, Iowa.

    Born in Chicago, she entered the BVM congregation in 1943 from St. Peter Canisius Parish. She professed final vows in 1951.

    In the Archdiocese of Chicago, Sister Frances Eileen taught elementary school at St. Jerome, St. Charles, St. Vincent de Paul and St. Eulalia, Maywood, where she was also vice principal and served as secretary/treasurer. She taught elementary school in Iowa and South Dakota.

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