Sister Mary Edmund Burki, SSND
(née Mary Ann Burki)
First Profession July 20, 1939
Motherhouse
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
School Sister of Notre Dame Mary Edmund Burki died on March 23, 2013 at Notre Dame of Elm Grove Community in Elm Grove, Wis. She was 92.
Born in Milwaukee on the feast of the Visitation, July 2, 1920, the second child and only daughter of Edmund and Anna (née Schilter) Burki, she was named Mary Ann and baptized on July 4 at St. Boniface Church. Her brother, Edmund was six years older than she; while her brother, Joseph was six years younger. Her parents provided a loving home. When she was nine years old, her mother died and was greatly missed. Mary Ann said of this loss, "But God, in His all-wise providence had given us a splendid father, who did his utmost to be a father and mother to us."
Mary Ann attended elementary school at St. Boniface, Milwaukee where she was taught by the School Sisters of Notre Dame. She came to know and respect the sisters who were wonderful teachers and principals. As far back as she could remember, she wanted to be a sister. After eighth grade graduation, she entered SSND and spent two years as a junior candidate and two years as a senior candidate. She was received July 19, 1938 and given the religious name Mary Edmund. Her first vows were professed on July 20, 1939. Sister Mary Edmund received bachelor's degrees in organ and music theory from Mount Mary College, Milwaukee, in 1950 and in church music from the University of Montreal, Gregorian Institute of America, Toledo, Ohio in 1953. She earned a master's degree in music from the Wisconsin Conservatory, Milwaukee in 1952.
Sister Mary Edmund ministered for 50 years as an educator, musician and administrator. While a candidate, she taught music for one year at Academy of Our Lady, Chicago. All of her assignments as a professed sister were in Wisconsin: St. Elizabeth, Milwaukee; Mount Mary College, Milwaukee; Holy Name, Sheboygan; St. Francis Xavier, Green Bay; St. Leo, Milwaukee; St. Paul, Bloomer; Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary, Sun Prairie; Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Mount Calvary; and St. Stanislaus, Berlin. She retired in 1989 but continued to serve the SSND community at the motherhouse in Milwaukee. In 1997, she moved to Notre Dame of Elm Grove where she ministered through prayer, presence and service.
Sister Mary Edmund is survived by her brother Joseph G. Burki, nieces, nephews, other relatives, friends and the SSND Community. Preceded in death by her parents Edmund and Anna, her brother Edmund and her sisters-in-law Ruth and Mary Ann. Memorial contributions may be made to the School Sisters of Notre Dame Retirement Fund, c/o SSND Mission Advancement Office, 13105 Watertown Plank Road, Elm Grove, WI 53122-2291.
School Sisters of Notre Dame, Central Pacific Province
Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord!
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Sister Mary Edmund Burki, SSND
(née Mary Ann Burki)
First Profession July 20, 1939
Motherhouse
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
School Sister of Notre Dame Mary Edmund Burki died on March 23, 2013 at Notre Dame of Elm Grove Community in Elm Grove, Wis. She was 92.
Born in Milwaukee on the feast of the Visitation, July 2, 1920, the second child and only daughter of Edmund and Anna (née Schilter) Burki, she was named Mary Ann and baptized on July 4 at St. Boniface Church. Her brother, Edmund was six years older than she; while her brother, Joseph was six years younger. Her parents provided a loving home. When she was nine years old, her mother died and was greatly missed. Mary Ann said of this loss, "But God, in His all-wise providence had given us a splendid father, who did his utmost to be a father and mother to us."
Mary Ann attended elementary school at St. Boniface, Milwaukee where she was taught by the School Sisters of Notre Dame. She came to know and respect the sisters who were wonderful teachers and principals. As far back as she could remember, she wanted to be a sister. After eighth grade graduation, she entered SSND and spent two years as a junior candidate and two years as a senior candidate. She was received July 19, 1938 and given the religious name Mary Edmund. Her first vows were professed on July 20, 1939. Sister Mary Edmund received bachelor's degrees in organ and music theory from Mount Mary College, Milwaukee, in 1950 and in church music from the University of Montreal, Gregorian Institute of America, Toledo, Ohio in 1953. She earned a master's degree in music from the Wisconsin Conservatory, Milwaukee in 1952.
Sister Mary Edmund ministered for 50 years as an educator, musician and administrator. While a candidate, she taught music for one year at Academy of Our Lady, Chicago. All of her assignments as a professed sister were in Wisconsin: St. Elizabeth, Milwaukee; Mount Mary College, Milwaukee; Holy Name, Sheboygan; St. Francis Xavier, Green Bay; St. Leo, Milwaukee; St. Paul, Bloomer; Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary, Sun Prairie; Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Mount Calvary; and St. Stanislaus, Berlin. She retired in 1989 but continued to serve the SSND community at the motherhouse in Milwaukee. In 1997, she moved to Notre Dame of Elm Grove where she ministered through prayer, presence and service.
Sister Mary Edmund is survived by her brother Joseph G. Burki, nieces, nephews, other relatives, friends and the SSND Community. Preceded in death by her parents Edmund and Anna, her brother Edmund and her sisters-in-law Ruth and Mary Ann. Memorial contributions may be made to the School Sisters of Notre Dame Retirement Fund, c/o SSND Mission Advancement Office, 13105 Watertown Plank Road, Elm Grove, WI 53122-2291.
School Sisters of Notre Dame, Central Pacific Province
Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord!
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