Sr. Peter Damien Vekich OP

Sister Peter Damien Vekich, a Dominican Sister of Springfield since 1946, died December 15, 2011. She was born in Duluth, MN to Peter and Anne Zajac Vekich. Sister Peter Damien is remembered by many of her former students and co-staff members from Marian Catholic High School, Chicago Heights; Holy Angels, Aurora; Christ the King, Springfield; St. Mary, East Moline; Sacred Heart, Granite City; St. Lawrence, Penfield; SS Peter & Paul, Cary; St. Bernadette, Evergreen Park; Our Saviour, Jacksonville; and Rosary School, Duluth, MN. Having a good sense of humor, Sister enjoyed sharing the adventures of her years as teacher and principal. Sister Peter Damien was preceded in death by her parents and her sister Roseline. She is survived by her sister, Carolyn, of Duluth. Visitation: Sacred Heart Convent: Tuesday, December 20, 2011 from 3:00-6:15 p.m.; Vigil Service: 4:30 p.m.; Funeral Mass: 6:30 p.m. with Rev Peter Witchousky OP, presiding. Final Commendation: Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. followed by burial at Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Dominican Sisters Retirement Fund, 1237 W. Monroe, Springfield, IL 62704.