Mary Simpkin Obituary Sister Mary Simpkin (Sr. Mary Patrick) was born November 19, 1924, in Sault Ste Marie, Michigan, the daughter of Patrick H. Simpkin and Clara Parry Simpkin. She entered the Loretto Sisters on September 8, 1944. Entered eternal life November 5, 2023. She taught in various schools in Sault Ste. Marie and in the Chicago area. She was principal of Loretto Academy in Chicago. In 1968 she helped establish the Loretto Extension Service which enables students to finish high school when personal situations would have prevented their graduation. Sister Mary loved fly-tying, fly fishing, camping, and all the wonder of nature created by God. She is survived by numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, four sisters, and two brothers. Memorials may be sent to IBVM Development Office, PO Box 508, Wheaton IL 60187. Sr. Mary's life will be celebrated Thursday, November 9, 2023 at the Franciscan's Our Lady of the Angels Chapel, 26W171 Roosevelt Rd, Wheaton IL. Visitation/Remembrance 9:15-10:15 am. Mass at 10:30 am, followed by burial at St. Michael's Cemetery in Wheaton. Arrangements by Williams-Kampp Funeral Home in Wheaton. For information: 630-668-0016 or www.williams-kampp.com/. Published by Chicago Tribune on Nov. 7, 2023.
Mary Simpkin Obituary Sister Mary Simpkin (Sr. Mary Patrick) was born November 19, 1924, in Sault Ste Marie, Michigan, the daughter of Patrick H. Simpkin and Clara Parry Simpkin. She entered the Loretto Sisters on September 8, 1944. Entered eternal life November 5, 2023. She taught in various schools in Sault Ste. Marie and in the Chicago area. She was principal of Loretto Academy in Chicago. In 1968 she helped establish the Loretto Extension Service which enables students to finish high school when personal situations would have prevented their graduation. Sister Mary loved fly-tying, fly fishing, camping, and all the wonder of nature created by God. She is survived by numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, four sisters, and two brothers. Memorials may be sent to IBVM Development Office, PO Box 508, Wheaton IL 60187. Sr. Mary's life will be celebrated Thursday, November 9, 2023 at the Franciscan's Our Lady of the Angels Chapel, 26W171 Roosevelt Rd, Wheaton IL. Visitation/Remembrance 9:15-10:15 am. Mass at 10:30 am, followed by burial at St. Michael's Cemetery in Wheaton. Arrangements by Williams-Kampp Funeral Home in Wheaton. For information: 630-668-0016 or www.williams-kampp.com/. Published by Chicago Tribune on Nov. 7, 2023.
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