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Audrey Elfring Obituary
Sr. Audrey Marie, SND (Deborah Ann)
In the early evening of Friday, November 28, Sister Audrey Marie Elfring, after a seven month battle with illness, gave back her soul to the Lord whom she had served so faithfully for forty years. Born in 1955 into the home of Audrey Starrick and Robert Elfring, she became one of nine children. She attended Sacred Heart Elementary School and graduated from Ross High School in Fremont, Ohio. However, feeling the call to religious life, she entered the Sisters of Notre Dame in August of 1973.
Sister Audrey Marie, as she was then known, attended Notre Dame College of Ohio from which she received her BA degree, and an MA degree from the University of Toledo. Later, she studied at Bowling Green State University and was subsequently certified in the care of children with Autism.
Sister was regarded as a highly proficient teacher of junior high students and was always a valued staff member. She was dedicated, organized, reliable and devoted to the children in her care. She kept not only a class list, but also a group picture of each class she had ever taught.
For thirty-four years she served on the faculties of the following schools: St. Paul, Norwalk; St. Wendelin, Fostoria; Immaculate Conception, Bellevue; St. Joseph, Maumee; St. Joseph, Monroeville; Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Carmel, IN; Holy Rosary, Jacksonville, FL; St. Joseph, Erie, MI; and St. Ann - St. Martin dePorres, Sacred Heart, St. Elizabeth Seton, St. Charles, St. Hyacinth, St. Teresa, and Mary Immaculate Schools in Toledo. She was highly regarded as a teacher, a mentor and a friend.
Preceding her in death are her parents and sisters, Karen and Sharon. Left to mourn her passing is her sister, Barbara Elfring and her brothers, Christopher, Michael (Kelly), Paul (Kim) all of Clyde, OH, James, Fremont, David, Midland, MI; her friends and her Notre Dame sisters.
Visitation will be at the Notre Dame Provincial Center, 3837 Secor Road, Toledo on Wednesday, December 3 from 3-8 p.m. with Sharing of Memories at 7 p.m. The Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Thursday, December 4 in the Provincial Center Chapel followed by the burial at Resurrection Cemetery.
Arrangements are made by Urbanski Funeral Home. Any tributes may be made to the Sisters of Notre Dame.
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Memories and Condolences
for Audrey Elfring
December 10, 2014
Her spirit will continue to be in my heart. It has been a blessing to be her friend. My deepest sympathy to her family that she truly loved. Know that you will continue to be in my prayers. Sister Rachel Blais, SC Morgantown, WV
Amy Horn
December 10, 2014
Chris and family. I am so sorry for the loss of your sister. I remember meeting her at the Academy when we visited in 8th grade and she was so warm and bubbly-filled with the joy of God! May all your wonderful memories comfort you until the hope of meeting her again!
Glen & Sandy Watson
December 4, 2014
Elfring Family; We're so sorry to hear of the passing of Sr. Audrey. Although we didn't know her personally, I know she will be missed by all. God bless you all.
With deepest sympathy
Deb (Rathfelder) Nicholas
December 4, 2014
My deepest sympathy to the Elfring family. Although I will always remember her as 'Debbie' I am glad she found so much happiness and fulfillment in her faith and work. She was always a wonderful friend as I was growing up.
Carol Hotz
December 3, 2014
ELFRING Family - You have my deepest sympathy on the passing of your sister. I know she was a blessing to your family and will be missed.
God bless all of you.
Carol Hotz
Steve & Marilyn Boonie
December 3, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the Sister Audrey 's family. I had the pleasure of being part of this family and my heart breaks to hear this. My you all find comfort in knowing she is spending Christmas with Jesus this year. Love and hugs to all!!!
Laura Hoffman-Stull
December 3, 2014
Sister was a very special person, just as all of the members of the Elfring family are. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God bless you and comfort you in your time of sorrow. RIP Deb
John & Sandy Good
December 3, 2014
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Elfring Family. May Gods love get you through this tough time.
Tim and Marti Ramer & family
December 3, 2014
To the entire Elfring family, I am so very sorry for the loss of Sr. Audrey. Our entire family has so many wonderful memories of her. I worked with her at St. Hyacinth's and quickly became friends. Her wisdom, wit, laughter etc. were a blessing to all of our family. We had many wonderful times with her. She will be greatly missed, but know that she was such a huge inspiration to so many people. May God bring comfort to your family as you go through this trying time. We will all have such wonderful memories of an extraordinary person. We will always love her. Keeping you all in our prayers.
Richard Elfring
December 3, 2014
Barb, Jim, David, Chris, Mike, Paul
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Siser Audrey. Had heard from my cousin in Norwalk that she was not doing well. Our memories of growing up will always be with me. She was a very careing and good cousin and know that she was a wonderful member of the Sisters of Notre Dame
Dick & Sharon Elfring
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