In Memoriam

Sister Marian Teresa Dury, M.M., a Maryknoll Sister of 73 years with unwavering faith and generosity, died on July 1, 2026. She was 105.

Sister M. Patricia (Colman) Corr, OP, a Dominican Sister for 65 years, died peacefully on July 8, 2026, at Dominican Convent in San Rafael. Ever faithful, deeply committed to her spiritual life, and endlessly curious, Sister Pat was a lifelong learner.

Sister Frances Lombaer, the former Sister Virginia Francis, died July 6, 2026, in Adrian. She was 86 years old and in her 68th year of profession as an Adrian Dominican Sister.

Sister Nancy Malburg, OP, of Grand Rapids was gently called home to God on July 4, 2026, at the age of 87, after 69 years of joyful and faithful Dominican religious life.

Sister Julia Nellett OP of Grand Rapids was gently called home to God on July 4, 2026, at the age of 80, after 62 years of joyful and faithful Dominican religious life.

Sister Rosemary Kane, M.M., a Maryknoll Sister of 80 years known for her sense of humor and generosity, died on June 18, 2026. She was 99.

Sister Julia Nellet, OP of Grand Rapids was gently called home to God on July 4, 2026, at the age of 80, after 62 years of joyful and faithful Dominican religious life.

Sister Nancy Malburg, OP of Grand Rapids was gently called home to God on July 4, 2026, at the age of 87, after 69 years of joyful and faithful Dominican religious life.

Sister Roseann Hanley, M.M., a Maryknoll Sister of 76 years known for her love of the arts and dedicated service to youth, died on July 6, 2026. She was 98.

Sister Marian Teresa Dury, M.M., a Maryknoll Sister of 73 years with unwavering faith and generosity, died on July 1, 2026. She was 105.

Sister Rosemary Kane, M.M., a Maryknoll Sister of 80 years known for her sense of humor and generosity, died on June 18, 2026. She was 99.

Sister Frances Lombaer, OP, the former Sister Virginia Francis, died July 6, 2026, in Adrian. She was 86 years old and in her 68th year of profession as an Adrian Dominican Sister.

Sister M. Patricia (Colman) Corr, OP, a Dominican Sister for 65 years, died peacefully on July 8, 2026, at Dominican Convent in San Rafael. Ever faithful, deeply committed to her spiritual life, and endlessly curious, Sister Pat was a lifelong learner. An educator, retreat leader, archivist, and gifted storyteller, she believed that both the mind and the soul should continually be nourished.

Sister Ann Ziemba, the former Sister Ann Romana, died June 15, 2026, in Adrian, at the age of 87 and in her 70th year of profession as an Adrian Dominican Sister.

Sister Joanne Toohey, of Grand Rapids was gently called home to God on June 26, 2026, at the age of 88, after 70 years of joyful and faithful Dominican religious life.