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Regina Crowley Obituary
Crowley, Regina (Jeanne). On February 13, 2026, Jeanne passed away peacefully at age 93 surrounded by family and friends. She was a former member of the Benedictine Sisters of Chicago. A teacher, great friend, loving aunt, family history archivist, and avid card player, she is predeceased by her parents, William and Mary Crowley, her brother John Powers Crowley, and her sister Mary Francis Drennan. She was a beloved aunt to many nieces and nephews. A memorial visitation will be held February 23, 2026 from 10:15 am until the time of Mass at 11:00 am in the chapel at Addolorata Villa, McHenry Road in Wheeling, Illinois. Internment private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Monasterio de Benedictinas Pan de Vida in Torreón, Mexico, the Benedictine Sisters of Chicago, or Addolorata Villa. Full obituary can be found at www.nifsinc.com
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Patrick Deeley Jr.
March 14, 2026
Sister Regina was my 7th grade teacher at QAS. She was strict, fair and loved all her students. When I was a Chicago Police Officer I did a "premise check" at QAS and when I went inside I was greeted by the secretary who asked me if there was anything amiss. I said No" I had just come in to see if Mrs. Burchby was still teaching at QAS as she had been my 8th grade teacher. The secretary indicated she was still teaching 8th grade but her married name was Lambert. I thanked the secretary and just then Sister Regine, who was now the principal at QAS came out of her office, didn't see my name tag, and said to me "Oh Patrick you came back." I gave her a hug, thanked her for all her years as an educator and asked about Mrs. Lambert. Sister indicated Mrs. Lambert still had the same classroom, I thanked Sister and went to the room and said "Thank you" to Mrs. Lambert for everything she did for the 8th grade class at QAS. I was a 1961 graduate of QAS spent the next 4 years at Loyola Academy. Both of these women left fond memories of time spent with them.
Thank you Sister Regina.
Patrick J. Deeley Jr.
Retired Chicago Police Officer
Joe Cunnifg
March 11, 2026
She was a very great teacher and an inspiration to so many. She encouraged mu work at the Queen of All Saints newspaper. I have now been a published writer for more than 40 years. She taught us the songs from "The Sound of Music" too! And later she became an outstanding principal.--Joe Cunniff
Camille Koepnick Shaffer
February 22, 2026
Jeanne hired me to teach at Queen of All Saints in 1970. She was a nurturing mentor with vision who encouraged creativity and risk taking. I grew to be a better teacher in the culture she promoted. We continued our friendship after I left QAS for another position. I have so many happy memories of Jeanne and I will miss her. My sympathy to her family and friends along with my prayers.
Judith O'Brien Heyworth
February 22, 2026
I was 7th and then an 8th grader at Queen of All Saints Schhol in Chicago (Class of 1966) when Sr Regina, OSB came as principal there. I send prayers to her family, including thoughts of all the Benedictine sisters who taught at / worked at QAS throughout our years in elementary school there.
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Judi Johnson Ortiz
February 22, 2026
Sister Regina was my favorite teacher. She was small and so energetic, even played baseball with the children on occasion. Prayers for her family.
Tom Burke
February 19, 2026
Prayers and condolences are going out to her family. RIP
Bill Clausen
February 19, 2026
I want to Queen of All saints from 1967 until 1973. I found that she was always fair and just, may she rest in peace.
Mary Alice cuny
February 17, 2026
Deepest sympathy to family and Benedictine family of sisters
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