This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: TCMitten Surnames: Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.wisconsin.counties.shawano/16626/mb.ashx Message Board Post: State Journal-Register, The (Springfield, IL) - September 11, 2003 Deceased Name: Sister M. Wilma Smith, OP SPRINGFIELD - Sister M. Wilma Smith, OP, 76, of Sacred Heart Convent died Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2003, at the Dominican Sisters Motherhouse in Springfield. She was born Jan. 21, 1927, in Langdon, N.D., the daughter of Sylvester and Edna Merriam Smith. Sister M. Wilma entered the novitiate of the Dominican Sisters in 1949 and professed her vows in 1950. For eight years she taught at Catholic elementary parish schools, serving Cathedral in Springfield from 1951-54, Sacred Heart in Redlands, Calif., and Holy Rosary in Denver. From 1958-62 she taught speech, English and drama at Sacred Heart Academy in Springfield. She then taught at Marian High School in Chicago Heights from 1962-78. She earned a master's degree in speech pathology and was a speech pathologist in the Chicago Heights area at Marian High School and Happy Work Center (Steger), and in the Springfield area at Brother James Court, Sacred Heart Academy, St. Agnes, Little Flower, Christ the King and Cathedral. She became a licensed practical nurse in 1984. She worked at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, Miss., and then at the Motherhouse. She was a staff member at Villa Vianney in Sherman for four years. Since 1994 she was involved in pastoral care in Navarino, Wis., the Motherhouse and Jubilee Farm in New Berlin. Survivors: several cousins. Funeral Mass: 7 p.m. Friday, Sacred Heart Convent Motherhouse, the Rev. Ralph Zetzl, OFM, officiating. Final commendation and burial: 10 a.m. Saturday, the Rev. Peter Witchousky, OP, officiating. Burial: Calvary Cemetery. Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.