Parents: John Hugh and Joanna Rose (Walsh) Connell
Obituary: Hoffmann-Schneider Funeral Homes (www.hoffmannschneiderfuneralhomes.com)
Sister Alice J. Connell, BVM (Cyrilina), 102, died Aug. 31, 2012, at Marian Hall in Dubuque, Iowa. Visitation will be from 9–11 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012, in the Marian Hall Chapel followed by a prayer service at 11 a.m. Funeral liturgy will be at 1:30 p.m. Burial is in the Mount Carmel cemetery, Dubuque.
Sister Alice was an elementary and secondary school teacher in Clinton, Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Marcus, Emmetsburg, Sioux City and Burlington, Iowa; Maywood and Chicago, Ill.; Phoenix, Ariz.; and Santa Barbara, Calif. She also did secretarial work in Santa Barbara and Chicago.
She was born April 14, 1910, to John and Joanna Walsh Connell. She entered the BVM congregation from St. Angela Parish, Chicago, Ill., Feb. 2, 1930. She professed first vows on Aug. 15, 1932, and final vows on Aug. 15, 1938.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers Frank and John Hugh; and sisters Mae Vanick, Kathleen Kurtz, Frances Goodman and Laurane Ritenhouse. She is survived by nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be given to the Sisters of Charity, BVM Support Fund.
Sister Alice J. Connell, BVM (Cyrilina)
Funeral Welcome
Marian Hall Chapel, Sept. 6, 2012
Good afternoon and welcome to the celebration of life of our Sister Alice J. Connell.
Alice Joanne was born on April 14, 1910, in Chicago, Ill. She was the youngest of seven children born to John Hugh and Joanna Rose Walsh Connell. Her father was a plumber who died when Alice was two years old. Her eldest brother, Frank, died at age 21 when Alice was five. Her two older sisters, Mae and Kathleen, supported the family by working as secretaries for the government.
By age two, Alice's eyesight was so bad that she wore black glasses. In an interview, Alice recalls, "My mother began a novena in a nearby church. While attending, she heard of another doctor . . . who was able to correct the whole problem . . . I didn't even need glasses until I graduated from high school. And even then I wore them because I thought they would help me get a job." After graduating from high school, Alice worked for a detective agency until, to her displeasure, secretarial duties evolved into investigating people. She worked a variety of other office jobs for a few years.
In the interview, Alice commented, "To show you how far away my thoughts were from religious life—at Christmas in 1929 I told my sisters that I wanted the latest tennis racquet. Yet in January I had decided to enter the convent." Alice entered the congregation on Feb. 2, 1930. She received the name Cyrilina upon her reception on Aug. 15, 1930, and professed her first vows on Aug. 15, 1932. She lived 82 years as a BVM.
Alice spent 47 years teaching in both elementary and secondary schools. She was missioned in Clinton, Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Marcus, Emmetsburg, Sioux City and Burlington, Iowa; Maywood and Chicago, Ill.; Phoenix, Ariz.; and Santa Barbara, Calif. In an interview, Alice commented, "I loved the slower and the poorer students . . . I felt great satisfaction in helping them and they appreciated that." While teaching business education at Bishop Garcia High School in Santa Barbara, she also served as secretary. She went on to work as a secretary at Loyola University, Mundelein College, and Sacred Heart School in Chicago.
Alice was a sharp dresser with a real fashion sense. Late in life she developed into a prolific artist after taking classes at Wright Hall from Sister Mary Eustella Fau and many of her works grace the halls here at Mount Carmel. Alice was a pleasant, gracious, gentle woman with a smile that lit up a room. When asked what she would like others to know about her, she replied, "I am congenial. I played bridge a lot and I loved it . . . I like to visit with people." She had a wonderful sense of humor which included one-liners such as "My father was a plumber; that's why I had pipe dreams." Eighteen years ago she almost died from the toxic fumes created by household cleaners, yet she was able to joke that God didn't want her yet.
Alice loved her family and friends and treasured their letters and photographs. Although her sight eventually diminished and she could no longer enjoy the photographs, her face would light up whenever she received a letter. She also loved the good, rich chocolate her family provided and she would graciously share it.
When asked for what she would like to be remembered, Alice replied with one of her mottos, "Make others happy!" She was very sensitive and performed many unnoticed kindnesses. She lived the way St. Paul directed the Colossians to live: "Clothe yourselves with heartfelt compassion, with kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience . . . Above all else, put on love . . ." Yet, Alice always desired to remain in the background. Even in death, she slipped quietly away. We hold dear our memories of Alice, her long, full life and her beautiful soul as we celebrate her entrance into eternal life.
Obituary: Hoffmann-Schneider Funeral Homes (www.hoffmannschneiderfuneralhomes.com)
Sister Alice J. Connell, BVM (Cyrilina), 102, died Aug. 31, 2012, at Marian Hall in Dubuque, Iowa. Visitation will be from 9–11 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012, in the Marian Hall Chapel followed by a prayer service at 11 a.m. Funeral liturgy will be at 1:30 p.m. Burial is in the Mount Carmel cemetery, Dubuque.
Sister Alice was an elementary and secondary school teacher in Clinton, Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Marcus, Emmetsburg, Sioux City and Burlington, Iowa; Maywood and Chicago, Ill.; Phoenix, Ariz.; and Santa Barbara, Calif. She also did secretarial work in Santa Barbara and Chicago.
She was born April 14, 1910, to John and Joanna Walsh Connell. She entered the BVM congregation from St. Angela Parish, Chicago, Ill., Feb. 2, 1930. She professed first vows on Aug. 15, 1932, and final vows on Aug. 15, 1938.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers Frank and John Hugh; and sisters Mae Vanick, Kathleen Kurtz, Frances Goodman and Laurane Ritenhouse. She is survived by nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be given to the Sisters of Charity, BVM Support Fund.
Sister Alice J. Connell, BVM (Cyrilina)
Funeral Welcome
Marian Hall Chapel, Sept. 6, 2012
Good afternoon and welcome to the celebration of life of our Sister Alice J. Connell.
Alice Joanne was born on April 14, 1910, in Chicago, Ill. She was the youngest of seven children born to John Hugh and Joanna Rose Walsh Connell. Her father was a plumber who died when Alice was two years old. Her eldest brother, Frank, died at age 21 when Alice was five. Her two older sisters, Mae and Kathleen, supported the family by working as secretaries for the government.
By age two, Alice's eyesight was so bad that she wore black glasses. In an interview, Alice recalls, "My mother began a novena in a nearby church. While attending, she heard of another doctor . . . who was able to correct the whole problem . . . I didn't even need glasses until I graduated from high school. And even then I wore them because I thought they would help me get a job." After graduating from high school, Alice worked for a detective agency until, to her displeasure, secretarial duties evolved into investigating people. She worked a variety of other office jobs for a few years.
In the interview, Alice commented, "To show you how far away my thoughts were from religious life—at Christmas in 1929 I told my sisters that I wanted the latest tennis racquet. Yet in January I had decided to enter the convent." Alice entered the congregation on Feb. 2, 1930. She received the name Cyrilina upon her reception on Aug. 15, 1930, and professed her first vows on Aug. 15, 1932. She lived 82 years as a BVM.
Alice spent 47 years teaching in both elementary and secondary schools. She was missioned in Clinton, Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Marcus, Emmetsburg, Sioux City and Burlington, Iowa; Maywood and Chicago, Ill.; Phoenix, Ariz.; and Santa Barbara, Calif. In an interview, Alice commented, "I loved the slower and the poorer students . . . I felt great satisfaction in helping them and they appreciated that." While teaching business education at Bishop Garcia High School in Santa Barbara, she also served as secretary. She went on to work as a secretary at Loyola University, Mundelein College, and Sacred Heart School in Chicago.
Alice was a sharp dresser with a real fashion sense. Late in life she developed into a prolific artist after taking classes at Wright Hall from Sister Mary Eustella Fau and many of her works grace the halls here at Mount Carmel. Alice was a pleasant, gracious, gentle woman with a smile that lit up a room. When asked what she would like others to know about her, she replied, "I am congenial. I played bridge a lot and I loved it . . . I like to visit with people." She had a wonderful sense of humor which included one-liners such as "My father was a plumber; that's why I had pipe dreams." Eighteen years ago she almost died from the toxic fumes created by household cleaners, yet she was able to joke that God didn't want her yet.
Alice loved her family and friends and treasured their letters and photographs. Although her sight eventually diminished and she could no longer enjoy the photographs, her face would light up whenever she received a letter. She also loved the good, rich chocolate her family provided and she would graciously share it.
When asked for what she would like to be remembered, Alice replied with one of her mottos, "Make others happy!" She was very sensitive and performed many unnoticed kindnesses. She lived the way St. Paul directed the Colossians to live: "Clothe yourselves with heartfelt compassion, with kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience . . . Above all else, put on love . . ." Yet, Alice always desired to remain in the background. Even in death, she slipped quietly away. We hold dear our memories of Alice, her long, full life and her beautiful soul as we celebrate her entrance into eternal life.
Parents: John Hugh and Joanna Rose (Walsh) Connell
Obituary: Hoffmann-Schneider Funeral Homes (www.hoffmannschneiderfuneralhomes.com)
Sister Alice J. Connell, BVM (Cyrilina), 102, died Aug. 31, 2012, at Marian Hall in Dubuque, Iowa. Visitation will be from 9–11 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012, in the Marian Hall Chapel followed by a prayer service at 11 a.m. Funeral liturgy will be at 1:30 p.m. Burial is in the Mount Carmel cemetery, Dubuque.
Sister Alice was an elementary and secondary school teacher in Clinton, Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Marcus, Emmetsburg, Sioux City and Burlington, Iowa; Maywood and Chicago, Ill.; Phoenix, Ariz.; and Santa Barbara, Calif. She also did secretarial work in Santa Barbara and Chicago.
She was born April 14, 1910, to John and Joanna Walsh Connell. She entered the BVM congregation from St. Angela Parish, Chicago, Ill., Feb. 2, 1930. She professed first vows on Aug. 15, 1932, and final vows on Aug. 15, 1938.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers Frank and John Hugh; and sisters Mae Vanick, Kathleen Kurtz, Frances Goodman and Laurane Ritenhouse. She is survived by nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be given to the Sisters of Charity, BVM Support Fund.
Sister Alice J. Connell, BVM (Cyrilina)
Funeral Welcome
Marian Hall Chapel, Sept. 6, 2012
Good afternoon and welcome to the celebration of life of our Sister Alice J. Connell.
Alice Joanne was born on April 14, 1910, in Chicago, Ill. She was the youngest of seven children born to John Hugh and Joanna Rose Walsh Connell. Her father was a plumber who died when Alice was two years old. Her eldest brother, Frank, died at age 21 when Alice was five. Her two older sisters, Mae and Kathleen, supported the family by working as secretaries for the government.
By age two, Alice's eyesight was so bad that she wore black glasses. In an interview, Alice recalls, "My mother began a novena in a nearby church. While attending, she heard of another doctor . . . who was able to correct the whole problem . . . I didn't even need glasses until I graduated from high school. And even then I wore them because I thought they would help me get a job." After graduating from high school, Alice worked for a detective agency until, to her displeasure, secretarial duties evolved into investigating people. She worked a variety of other office jobs for a few years.
In the interview, Alice commented, "To show you how far away my thoughts were from religious life—at Christmas in 1929 I told my sisters that I wanted the latest tennis racquet. Yet in January I had decided to enter the convent." Alice entered the congregation on Feb. 2, 1930. She received the name Cyrilina upon her reception on Aug. 15, 1930, and professed her first vows on Aug. 15, 1932. She lived 82 years as a BVM.
Alice spent 47 years teaching in both elementary and secondary schools. She was missioned in Clinton, Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Marcus, Emmetsburg, Sioux City and Burlington, Iowa; Maywood and Chicago, Ill.; Phoenix, Ariz.; and Santa Barbara, Calif. In an interview, Alice commented, "I loved the slower and the poorer students . . . I felt great satisfaction in helping them and they appreciated that." While teaching business education at Bishop Garcia High School in Santa Barbara, she also served as secretary. She went on to work as a secretary at Loyola University, Mundelein College, and Sacred Heart School in Chicago.
Alice was a sharp dresser with a real fashion sense. Late in life she developed into a prolific artist after taking classes at Wright Hall from Sister Mary Eustella Fau and many of her works grace the halls here at Mount Carmel. Alice was a pleasant, gracious, gentle woman with a smile that lit up a room. When asked what she would like others to know about her, she replied, "I am congenial. I played bridge a lot and I loved it . . . I like to visit with people." She had a wonderful sense of humor which included one-liners such as "My father was a plumber; that's why I had pipe dreams." Eighteen years ago she almost died from the toxic fumes created by household cleaners, yet she was able to joke that God didn't want her yet.
Alice loved her family and friends and treasured their letters and photographs. Although her sight eventually diminished and she could no longer enjoy the photographs, her face would light up whenever she received a letter. She also loved the good, rich chocolate her family provided and she would graciously share it.
When asked for what she would like to be remembered, Alice replied with one of her mottos, "Make others happy!" She was very sensitive and performed many unnoticed kindnesses. She lived the way St. Paul directed the Colossians to live: "Clothe yourselves with heartfelt compassion, with kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience . . . Above all else, put on love . . ." Yet, Alice always desired to remain in the background. Even in death, she slipped quietly away. We hold dear our memories of Alice, her long, full life and her beautiful soul as we celebrate her entrance into eternal life.
Obituary: Hoffmann-Schneider Funeral Homes (www.hoffmannschneiderfuneralhomes.com)
Sister Alice J. Connell, BVM (Cyrilina), 102, died Aug. 31, 2012, at Marian Hall in Dubuque, Iowa. Visitation will be from 9–11 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012, in the Marian Hall Chapel followed by a prayer service at 11 a.m. Funeral liturgy will be at 1:30 p.m. Burial is in the Mount Carmel cemetery, Dubuque.
Sister Alice was an elementary and secondary school teacher in Clinton, Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Marcus, Emmetsburg, Sioux City and Burlington, Iowa; Maywood and Chicago, Ill.; Phoenix, Ariz.; and Santa Barbara, Calif. She also did secretarial work in Santa Barbara and Chicago.
She was born April 14, 1910, to John and Joanna Walsh Connell. She entered the BVM congregation from St. Angela Parish, Chicago, Ill., Feb. 2, 1930. She professed first vows on Aug. 15, 1932, and final vows on Aug. 15, 1938.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers Frank and John Hugh; and sisters Mae Vanick, Kathleen Kurtz, Frances Goodman and Laurane Ritenhouse. She is survived by nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be given to the Sisters of Charity, BVM Support Fund.
Sister Alice J. Connell, BVM (Cyrilina)
Funeral Welcome
Marian Hall Chapel, Sept. 6, 2012
Good afternoon and welcome to the celebration of life of our Sister Alice J. Connell.
Alice Joanne was born on April 14, 1910, in Chicago, Ill. She was the youngest of seven children born to John Hugh and Joanna Rose Walsh Connell. Her father was a plumber who died when Alice was two years old. Her eldest brother, Frank, died at age 21 when Alice was five. Her two older sisters, Mae and Kathleen, supported the family by working as secretaries for the government.
By age two, Alice's eyesight was so bad that she wore black glasses. In an interview, Alice recalls, "My mother began a novena in a nearby church. While attending, she heard of another doctor . . . who was able to correct the whole problem . . . I didn't even need glasses until I graduated from high school. And even then I wore them because I thought they would help me get a job." After graduating from high school, Alice worked for a detective agency until, to her displeasure, secretarial duties evolved into investigating people. She worked a variety of other office jobs for a few years.
In the interview, Alice commented, "To show you how far away my thoughts were from religious life—at Christmas in 1929 I told my sisters that I wanted the latest tennis racquet. Yet in January I had decided to enter the convent." Alice entered the congregation on Feb. 2, 1930. She received the name Cyrilina upon her reception on Aug. 15, 1930, and professed her first vows on Aug. 15, 1932. She lived 82 years as a BVM.
Alice spent 47 years teaching in both elementary and secondary schools. She was missioned in Clinton, Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Marcus, Emmetsburg, Sioux City and Burlington, Iowa; Maywood and Chicago, Ill.; Phoenix, Ariz.; and Santa Barbara, Calif. In an interview, Alice commented, "I loved the slower and the poorer students . . . I felt great satisfaction in helping them and they appreciated that." While teaching business education at Bishop Garcia High School in Santa Barbara, she also served as secretary. She went on to work as a secretary at Loyola University, Mundelein College, and Sacred Heart School in Chicago.
Alice was a sharp dresser with a real fashion sense. Late in life she developed into a prolific artist after taking classes at Wright Hall from Sister Mary Eustella Fau and many of her works grace the halls here at Mount Carmel. Alice was a pleasant, gracious, gentle woman with a smile that lit up a room. When asked what she would like others to know about her, she replied, "I am congenial. I played bridge a lot and I loved it . . . I like to visit with people." She had a wonderful sense of humor which included one-liners such as "My father was a plumber; that's why I had pipe dreams." Eighteen years ago she almost died from the toxic fumes created by household cleaners, yet she was able to joke that God didn't want her yet.
Alice loved her family and friends and treasured their letters and photographs. Although her sight eventually diminished and she could no longer enjoy the photographs, her face would light up whenever she received a letter. She also loved the good, rich chocolate her family provided and she would graciously share it.
When asked for what she would like to be remembered, Alice replied with one of her mottos, "Make others happy!" She was very sensitive and performed many unnoticed kindnesses. She lived the way St. Paul directed the Colossians to live: "Clothe yourselves with heartfelt compassion, with kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience . . . Above all else, put on love . . ." Yet, Alice always desired to remain in the background. Even in death, she slipped quietly away. We hold dear our memories of Alice, her long, full life and her beautiful soul as we celebrate her entrance into eternal life.
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