Sr. Virginia Mary SSND

Sr. Virginia Mary SSND obituary

Sr. Virginia Mary SSND

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Aug

26

Visitation

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Mother Caroline Chapel in Trinity Woods

9525 W. Burleigh ST, Milwaukee, WI 53222

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Aug

26

Service

12:30 p.m.

Mother Caroline Chapel in Trinity Woods

9525 W. Burleigh ST, Milwaukee, WI 53222

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Virginia SSND Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Schramka Funeral Home - Brookfield on Aug. 15, 2025.

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Born to Eternal Life on Wednesday, August 13, 2025. Preceded in death by her parents, Anthony and Isabelle Reichard and one sister, Susan (Geibl).
Survived by her loving School Sisters of Notre Dame Community, plus two sisters: Mary Helen Falkenberg and Laura Seidler, four children: Wayne Schaefer, Kathy Elsesser, Laura Abt and Beth Sager, 7 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
A Wake Service will be celebrated on Tuesday, August 26 at 12:30 pm followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Mother Caroline Chapel in Trinity Woods, 9525 W Burleigh St, Milwaukee. Friends may call from 11:30 am until time of Service.
In lieu of flowers, a donation to the School Sisters of Notre Dame Retirement Fund would be appreciated.

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Upcoming Events

Aug

26

Visitation

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Mother Caroline Chapel in Trinity Woods

9525 W. Burleigh ST, Milwaukee, WI 53222

Send Flowers

Aug

26

Service

12:30 p.m.

Mother Caroline Chapel in Trinity Woods

9525 W. Burleigh ST, Milwaukee, WI 53222

Send Flowers

Only 6 days left for delivery to next service.