Sister Eileen Marie WALLACE

WALLACE Sister Eileen Marie, RSM Sister Eileen Marie Wallace, RSM, formerly Sister Mary Redempta, RSM, at age 85 years, returned to God, Wednesday, March 23, 2011 after a long illness at St. Bernardine Home in Fremont, OH. Eileen G. Wallace was born April 24, 1925 in Cleveland, OH to Violeta Josephine (Smith) and Francis Meredith Wallace. She entered the Sisters of Mercy in Cincinnati, OH on February 2, 1945 and professed her Perpetual Vows, August 16, 1950. She received her elementary and secondary education in Cleveland, OH. In 1954, she graduated from St. John College in Cleveland with a Baccalaureate degree in Education and Philosophy and in 1969 a Masters Degree in Business Administration from Notre Dame University. The majority of Sister Eileen Marie's years in ministry were spent in Morganfield, KY and Cincinnati, OH providing management of business offices and teaching basic business practices and bookkeeping. In 1993, she assumed the position of Business Office Manager at McAuley Convent, a retirement center for the Sisters of Mercy. In 2005, Sister retired at McAuley Convent in Cincinnati, OH. In 2008 she transferred to St. Bernardine Home in Fremont, OH so as to be nearer to her brother and his family. Sister Eileen Marie was a gracious prayerful Sister of Mercy for 65 years. She was an excellent bridge player. She enjoyed the many community activities, was active in the liturgy, and loved her community and family. She will always be remembered for her beautiful smile and quiet presence. Sister Eileen Marie is survived by her brother, William Wallace, his wife Wilma of Middleburg Heights, OH; a niece, nephew, grandnieces and grand nephews. Visitation will take place on Friday, March 25, 2011 at St. Bernardine Home in Fremont, OH from 2:30P.M. until 7:00P.M. Funeral Liturgy, the Mass of Resurrection, will be in the Chapel at St. Bernardine Home, Fremont, OH on Saturday, March 26, at 11:00 A.M. followed by burial in Our Lady of the Pines Cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed at www.kokm.net Keller - Ochs - Koch - Mason Funeral & Cremation Service, Fremont, OH has been entrusted with arrangements.