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Sister Mary Faith Lautz

1917 - 2014

BORN

1917

DIED

2014

Mary Lautz Obituary

Lautz, Sister Mary Faith BVM Dubuque, Iowa - Sister Mary Faith Lautz, BVM, 96, died Oct. 1, 2014, at Marian Hall in Dubuque. Visitation will be from 10-11 AM on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2014, in the Marian Hall Chapel at Mount Carmel, Dubuque, with a prayer service at 11 AM. Funeral liturgy will be at 1:30 PM. Burial is in the Mount Carmel cemetery. Sister taught at Holy Angels Academy in Milwaukee (1953-65). She was an elementary and secondary school educator and administrator in Wichita, KS; Chicago, IL; Phoenix, AZ; and Kansas City, MO. She served in pastoral ministry in Anchorage and Holy Cross, Alaska; and as an administrator of the Roberta Kuhn Center, Dubuque. She was born in Dickinson, ND, on Dec. 12, 1917, to Frank and Ann (Wenner) Lautz. She graduated from Holy Angels Academy in Milwaukee and entered the BVM congregation from St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, Milwaukee, Sept. 8, 1935. She professed first vows on March 19, 1938, and final vows on Aug. 15, 1943. She was preceded in death by her parents and sisters Dorothy Hamilton and Jane Singer. She is survived by nieces, nephews, and the Sisters of Charity, BVM, with whom she shared life for 79 years. Memorials may be given to the Sisters of Charity, BVM Support Fund, 1100 Carmel Drive, Dubuque, Iowa 52003, or online at www.bvmcong.org/whatsnew_obits.cfm.

Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Oct. 5, 2014.
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Sr. Mary Faith was my homeroom and religion teacher my senior year at Holy Angels Academy '63-'64. Holy Angels was also Sister's alma mater. She was a very intelligent and caring person. In later years I saw her at the Motherhouse when she was in charge of the art program for Dubuque seniors. She was always a pleasure to see because she was so full of enthusiasm. It is wonderful that she was mentioned at the celebration of Mass the year my class was celebrating its 50th year since graduation.

October 16, 2014

Sr.Faith was a wonderful and understanding woman and teacher. She is remembered fondly by the HA class of 1964.

October 10, 2014

Sr. Faith influenced my youthful mind at Holy Angels Academy in Milwaukee 9/1960-6/1964. She was a a joyful person who shared her joy & faith everyday. We remembered her at our alumni brunch...seemed fitting that she was mentioned out loud at our 50th reunion from HAA. Prayers to her family & community.

October 6, 2014

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Marian Hall Chapel

Mount Carmel, Dubuque, IA

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Marian Hall Chapel

Mount Carmel, Dubuque, IA

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Marian Hall Chapel

Mount Carmel, Dubuque, IA

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