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Just the mention of her name andwe, the Little Company of MaryHospital community, the Sisters and theAlumni, are awed at her great devotionto the many aspects of life she servedhere at LCMH. Betty died this pastOctober after surviving cancer for morethan 20 years. She always said "Yes" tocontinuing treatment because life meantso much to her. She always was readyto give 100 percent of herself. She andher husband, Richard, who also is adedicated volunteer, gave their lives andtime to the Greater Company of Mary.

In more than 60 years ofBetty's association with thehospital, she wrote manychapters and her friendshipswith Monsignor TomObyrcki, Sister MagdelanNolan,'46, and Sister MichaelMurray, '38, and herclassmates from 1947, were very nourishing for her.Sister Virginia O'Brien, LCM, '55, mentioned that Bettywould come to the convent once a week with a giftbouquet of flowers and asked for prayers for hercontinued recovery.

After raising two wonderful children, Richard, Jr.,

The Little Company of Mary School of Nursing AlumniLuncheon will take place on Saturday, October 7 at theHilton Oak Lawn. All alumni are invited to attend andtake this opportunity to renew friendships with eachother. We especially look forward to seeing ourAnniversary Classes.

1936 (70 yrs), 1941 (65 yrs), 1946 (60 yrs), 1951 (55 yrs), 1956 (50 yrs), 1961 (45 yrs), 1966 (40 yrs), 1971 (35 yrs), 1976 (30 yrs), 1981 (25 yrs)

Gratitude is extended to the Anniversary Classes and theAlumni Board for hosting this reunion and workingtogether to assure a special time for all. Everyone isinvited to attend the Mass of Remembrance which willtake place in the Hilton's Windsor room prior to theluncheon. It is a prayerful experience and special way tobegin our day of celebration.

Celebrant of the Mass:Fr. Bill Kenneally, Pastor of St.Gertrude's Parish and long timefriend of our alumna, Marie McFadden Ruff, '56.

Musicians: Andy Perz, Piano Anna Belle O'Shea, Flute Peg Schneider, Cantor

Schedule: Mass of Remembrance 11:00 a.m. (Hilton Oak Lawn - 9333 S. Cicero Ave.) Reception 12:00 p.m. Luncheon and Program 1:00 p.m.

July 2006, Vol. 13, Issue 1Newsletter for The Little Company of Mary Nursing School Alumni

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LCM Alumni Reunion Luncheon 2006Call Your Classmates . . . Reserve A Table!

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TOO GOOD TO BE FORGOTTEN Remembering Betty J. Ahlers DeTamble, R.N.; Class of 1947

By Mary Demchuk Gulley, R.N., ‘78

Class of ‘47 Graduation

1945 CappingCeremony

and Jayne Douin, Betty worked on 4North, which was and is still thepsychiatric unit of the hospital.Today it is called Behavioral Health.Just think of your own nursingcareers and realize how far theadvances in psychotropicmedications and treatments havecome in helping people with such adifficult diagnosis.

Aside from her nursing careerand her devotion as a wife, mother,grandmother and friend, she took onearly the daunting task of Presidentof the Alumni Association, which sheled for almost 20 years. The morethan 1,800 nursing alumni were likean extended family. Almostsimultaneously, she was devoted tothe LCM Women's Auxiliary andparticipated hands-on in all of theirevents, giving countless hours ofservice.

Betty had a comfort level at thebedside of patients and brought Holy

Communion weekly to the moms inOB and the children in Pediatrics.Spiritually, she believed in the LCMSisters’ mission and was one of thefirst members to join the LCMSister's Associates, called the GreaterCompany of Mary.

Mary Jo Quick, RN, MissionService Director at LCMH, said of

Betty, "She may not have been incharge, but her devotion alwaysmade you think she was.”

Betty's compassion and caretouched the lives of many people andcontinues to be the hallmark of LittleCompany of Mary.

Her funeral Liturgy at St.Bernadette's Church on October 8th

took place at the same time ourAlumni Mass was beginning. Eachyear she would attend this liturgywith her classmates. Those of us thatknew Betty so well prayed for her atthis Mass. Whether you've knownher for 60 years (Class of ‘47),personally or professionally, or for abrief time, we all pray to continueher generous spirit and continue toshare the message of Venerable MaryPotter and the Sisters of the LittleCompany Mary – "And God whobegan this good work in you willbring it to perfection." Peace Betty –You did it!

This was the theme of our Little Company of MaryHospital Auxiliary 36th Annual Reflections FashionShow held at Georgios in Orland Park on April 6th.Nearly 750 guests attended the event and all theproceeds were earmarked to benefit the Maternal ChildServices, a pledge made by the Auxiliary for ourhospital.

It was anexquisite nightemceed by MikeParker of “CBSNews” and his wifeMarilyn. Betweeneach category offashion, the ChicagoBallet performed,and in the spirit offriendly competitionmany organizationsfrom parishes,

businesses, hospital departments and civil service groupsenter a model to represent them.The fashion show made adonation to each winner'sdesignated charities. Judges camefrom fashion and mediabackgrounds and judged themodels on their poise,appearance and crowd appeal.

The models competed inthree categories: Classy Casual,Elegant Evening, and best of all,our own Nancy Means Kaz, '62,Chair of our Alumni Board,modeled in the category ofDressy Daytime. There weremany cheers from those of us atthe LCM Alumni table as Nancyelegantly strolled the walkway.

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Too Good to be Forgotten

A Passion for Fashion

Nancy Means Kaz, ‘62,LCM Alumni ReflectionsModel

Betty Alhers DeTamble (back row, far left) and classmates of ‘47.

Reflections winners Paige Pedigo,Kathryn Jurczak, Karen Nichols, DinaRegan, Dr. Nichole Butler, and AmberKrause

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Class of 1965

Front Row (L to R): Linda Seto Sbalchiero, Pat Hester Koenig,Sandi Hoffman Marsalik Blaauw, Roberta Robowski Bannon,Mary Ann Ventura MayfieldBack Row (L to R): Jan Tuohy Terra, Mary Ciszek Bourne Collo,Carolyn Poerio, Shirley Guerard Sobkoviak, Myra LikerStefanich, Gerry Lennon Bannon, Kay Kupsco Radmer, Peggy Nosal Pappas

Front Row (L to R): Pat Maloney Brown, Mary Ann Martin Joyce,Carol Juraska, Annette DeCarlo HughesBack Row (L to R): Virginia Clancy Kavanaugh, Stella MiziniakWilmot, Sharon Sheridan Hann, Eleanor DeLucia, Diana Ferenzi Gaustella

Class of 1961

Class of 1970

Front Row (L to R): Susan Olevich Sylvester, Nancy NugentCorrigan, Elizabeth Berg Spannraft, Millie Huster Nagy, Sherri Abbott SenerBack Row (L to R): Elise Mower Farrell, Rita Szarmack Rhode,Terry Bigane Coakley, Carol Maciejewski Chuffo, Carla Prault Ford, Joan Dixon Booth

Class of 1955

Class of 1960

Front Row (L to R): Sr. Evelyn Giemza, C.R., Sr. Virginia O'Brien,LCM, Joan Quinn Shannon, Delores Hamlin Randall, JaneHeldsdingen Kunka, Pat Hennelly MulleneyMiddle Row (L to R): Helen Byrne Brett, Jane Clark Peck,Margaret Stamm Brand, Suzanne McGrath Whalen, JoanJankowski Barowsky, Florence Smejkal Lundy, Barb HopkinsHiggins, Carol Susic Foyer, Lois Jaszkowski Raine, Anne Clinton MateBack Row (L to R): Maureen Cahill McAuliffee, Mary Ann SipkaNicola, Violet McAtee Dwyer, Hedie Kaub Alt, Nancy ThomasRusnak, Anna Marks Straub, Barb Fleming Giegerich, Anne Gartner Sims, Kay Fehrenbacher Thomson

Front Row (L to R): Shirley Echlerling O'Laughlin, Kay HarveyBlouin, Lorraine Zubeck Krueger, Janne Schejbal O'Brien, Mary Kay Meares Ring, Lorraine Mitio DanielsMiddle Row (L to R): Mary Therese McCarthy Albano, JackieKeough Fisher, Judy Norka Jagodzinski, Annette Corrado Lydon,Carol Cassidy Andrews, Sara Nestlehut Flaherty, Janet Skierkowski EdwardsBack Row (L to R): Caroline Ann Wulff Emling, Judy ValentineChomiak, Barbara Creech Murphy, Mary McAndrew Stefani,Mary Ann Kedzuf Michel, Rita Regan Gutrich

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Anne Clinton Mate, '55, receivesEucharist from Fr. Bill O'Mara.

Gloria Falbo Adamonis,'56, congratulated by HelenByrne Brett, '55, forwinning Nurse Lladrostatue.

Anna Belle MaloneMeyer, ‘42, and her$100 cash prize.

Margaret Stamm Brand, ‘55,lectors at the Liturgy

JackieKeoughFisher, '60,won ahomemadebracelet in adecorativebox.

Anne Gartner Sims, '55,lectors at the Liturgy

Peg Schneider, '62, poses with Fr. BillO'Mara, Liturgy Presider

Pat McKenna Allen,'51, won a $100 cashprize.

Sister Kathleen McIntyre, ‘62,Chair of the LCM Hospital,enjoys her visit with Linda SetoSbalchiero, ‘65.

Jane Clark Peck, ‘55,has a warm reunionwith classmate, SuzanneMcGrath Whalen, ‘55.

Mary JaneO'Sullivan,‘47, andShirleyZilligan Koss,‘47

Joan Jankawski Barowsky,'55, congratulates SaraNestlehut Flaherty, '60, whowon LCM cap pendant andchain.Felicia Pietrowcz Lachat,

‘58, and her new CrystalCeltic Suncatcher

Kay GriffenSwift, ‘58(Left), andMary KayMeares Ring,‘60 (Right),each won$100.

MaryCorriganO’Shea, ‘51,won a $100cash prize.

Barb MalinowskiBertucci, ‘58, won aGift Basket

Judy Norka Jagodzinski,‘60, won Aurora BorealisNecklace and Earrings.

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A Class To Honor And Remember . . . .

LCM Nursing Class of 1955 by Janet Tuohy Terra, ‘65

Isn't that a neat quote? I love toread. I save meaningful sentenceswhen I read. This quote isfrom...well, to be honest, I am notsure. However, finding this quotechanged many ideas that werecirculating in my head while I wasdoing research for the “DoubleNickel” Class of 1955.

I first met up with this class atour annual alumni reunion. I knewMaureen McAuliffe who was mysupervisor in Pediatrics before sheretired. Maybe this would be an easytask. Jot a few notes, take a pictureor two and "BAM,” I would have myarticle. I found myself so charmedby the friendship and diversity of thegroup I met that I realized creatingan "easy" report just would nothappen. The Class of 1955 invitedme to amonthlygatheringforbreakfast.Theirenthusiasmand their friendships were soendearing. I want to share somememories of this class with you.They are so many, I cannot put themall down. However, the kinship thesefriends share will stay with mealways.

In 1955, Ray Krocstarted the first fast foodrestaurant. Eisenhowerwas president, and Saukpolio vaccine was introduced. RosaParks refused to give up her seat onthe bus.

Maureen Cahill McAulifferemembers working with poliopatients, who required hot pack

therapy. She remembers that studentswere on OR call for the 11-7 shiftand then, if called, were stillexpected to attend class the next day.There were no ICUs or burn units. Atthat time patients were receivingexperimental chemotherapy drugs.There were no special units forcancer care.

Florence Smejkal Lundy tellsme that the nurse responsibilitiesincluded housekeeping, especiallycleaning the room after the patientwas discharged. She says thatsometimes only one RN would be incharge on the 11-7 shift, and thatnurse was the only one allowed toadminister narcotics for the entirehospital. Whew! That must havebeen one busy nurse!

Mary Ruppenthal Mazzaccowas an office nurse for DoctorsMitrick and Janecke. Nurses in thosedays called their patients "Patients,"not clients, and care was a priorityover paperwork.

Lois Jaszkowski Raine was alsoan office nurse. She remembers hertime in Pediatrics when there was anoutbreak of pneumonia and diarrhea.Babies were lost because medicineswere not available to treat thesediseases at that time.

Fran Dorazio Smith moved toWisconsin, having been recruited bymail, to work at a hospital that hadall the hospital services in one smallplace... OB, OR, Peds, Long-termCare and ER. With all thatexperience, her return to LCMH afterfour years must have been a breeze.She worked part-time in Peds andthen as an industrial nurse beforereturning to Wisconsin with herfamily.

Helen Byrne Brett was also aPediatric nurse for three years and

liked it so much she had eightchildren of her own. The "once anurse, always a nurse" philosophyguided Helen back to nursing, andshe worked for Nutrisystem and theHome Health.

In 1955, Richard J. Daley becameMayor of Chicago,Disneyland opened,James Dean’saccident happened,and Emmett Till waskilled in Money, Mississippi.

Patricia Hennelly Mullany alsoworked in a doctor's offices afterworking in the Hospital for 10 yearsand did office nursing for 35 yearsuntil her retirement in 2003. It is alife that is hard to relinquish.

Violet McAtee Dwyer spreadher skills over a variety of nursingoptions, from visiting nurse toObstetrics to Nursery to Geriatrics.She spanned a lifetime with hernursing career.

Anna Marks Straub echoes thememories of manyother classmates inremembering Msgr.Tom Obrycki. Thisclass seemedespecially close tohim, sharing their livesand families with him.

Anna and Jane Kunka rode thefloat in a Nurse's Day parade. Theywere dressed as LCM nuns. After theparade they were mistaken for thereal nuns and got front row seats inthe crowded Cathedral.

Marge Marchessault VanLiederkerke touched my heart. Shemet Anna Straub on the first day oftraining and it felt like she was asister she never had. They were dear

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Life is no brief candle to me. It is sort of a splendid torch, which I have gotten hold of for amoment. I want to make it burn as brightly as possible, before I am ready to hand it to future

generations. – George Bernard Shaw

Class of '55 gathering

Msgr. TomObyrcki

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friends forever and shared many lifeexperiences together. Marge was aninstructor for a while at LCM.

Jane Helsdingen Kunka made$80 a week working at the VisitingNurses Association. Her district isnow the Dan Ryan Expressway. Sheonce drove in a police chase andalmost was barred from entering ahome by an angry, fighting cook.Combat pay was needed.

Mary Ann Sipka Nicola was an“out student” like me. Sheremembers a dark and scary lockerroom in the basement. I do not thinkit helped that it was right next to themorgue. Our classmates alwayswelcomed us. That sense ofbelonging kept us going. Mary Annremembered oxygen on demand. Ican't imagine not having a source ofoxygen available all the time.

Joan Jankawski Barowsky saidthat CPR was not an option 1955.Disposable items, like diapers andI.V. bags, were cloth and bottles.Joan was a surgical nurse and alsoworked in ICU and ER for 34 years,as well as being house supervisor.

One of the more challengingstories of nursing life in the 50s wasfrom Anne Gartner Sims. She andMary Lou Jaeky Chisholm wererecruited by the LCM Sisters to helpthem open a hospital in EastCambridge, Massachusetts. Theirresponsibilities were many, including delivering an occasional baby andadministering ether. Early aftergraduation Anne joined the Sisters ofthe Little Company of Mary andremained for several years.

The finish line is just the beginningof the completely new race.

Margaret Stamm Brand was aLittle Company of Mary Sisterduring training and many years aftergraduation. Her religious name wasSister Christopher and she was wellknown for her creative leadership as

the hospital administrator inEvergreen Park. In the early 70s shewas awarded a health care researchfellowship that took her to the eastcoast. After leaving the LCMCommunity several years later, shemet her husband, Ron, who was alsoin health care leadership, and theywere married in 1977.

Sr. Evelyn Giemza, CR,belonged to the Congregation of theSisters of the Resurrection. Sheloved working in surgery and the ER.Soon after graduation she was sent toSt. John's School of Anesthesia andreceived her CRNA degree. ABachelor and Masters degreefollowed. Sr. Evelyn has been inadministrative positions since then.

Sr. Evelyn sent a specialremembrance of her dear friend, Sr.Bernardine Kozak, CR, also aResurrection sister. Sr. Bernardineentered the LCM School of Nursingat the age of 34. She traveled manyplaces, as a teacher and then a nurse.She referred to herself as a cork,because wherever there was a hole,she would be sent to fill it. Shereceived a degree in PhysicalTherapy and continued ministering tothe sick until her death in 2001.

Soon after graduation, DeloresHamlin Randall returned home toHelena. She applied at a Catholichospital. The salary offered was $180per month, but there were noopenings. The Veterans hospital wasvery eager to hire her. The pay was$380 per month. No wonder theywere so happy to hire her. She wasthe only RN on the p.m. and nightshifts for two wards (on two floors)caring for 70 patients. After a while,she transferred to a VA hospital inCalifornia but mistook a wardpsychiatrist for a patient (I have donethat, too).

Joan Quinn Shannon hasconnections, close connections. Herdaughter is married to Jane Peck'sson and Jane's daughter is married to

Joan's nephew. They share beinggrannies together. Joan donated hercap to the Museum ofNursing at ArizonaState University. Theclass of 1955 was thefirst to wear the new cap design atgraduation. Joan holds a specialplace in her heart for a 14-year-oldpatient named Dick Judd. He fell outof a tree, was a paraplegic, andresided at the hospital for manyyears.

We are not human beings having aspiritual experience. We are spiritual beings having ahuman experience.

Joanne Conway Sharp alsoremembered as Sr. Mary Loretto,LCM, after working at the EvergreenHospital for many years, wastransferred to the LCM hospital inTorrance, California. After gettingher BA in Science and then aMasters, she worked as a medicaltechnologist and administrativetechnologist. After leaving theSisters, she had remained inCalifornia where she met herhusband. Since she has beenwidowed, she finds great enjoymentin volunteering. She said that somuch has changed in nursing thatwith her volunteering she can valuethe opportunity for one-on-onecontact. She has worked with theRed Cross, Catholic Charities andPublic Health. She currently is afacilitator for Hospice.

Jane Clark Peck lives inSurprise, Arizona, near Joan QuinnShannon. A call to her cell phonerevealed the message: "This is Jane.I'm on a happy trail. Leave amessage." I smiled at the message.As a freshman student, she stood onher head in a bucket while herclassmates sang "Gonna wash thatman right out of my hair." She wasamazed, as most others are, with the


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The 2005 Reunion brought 150Alumni to the Hilton Inn of OakLawn and the Astoria Ballroom for awonderful afternoon gathering. Thegreat spirit of enthusiasm and ongoing planning (often at theirmonthly breakfast gatherings) by theClass of ‘55 contributed to anafternoon that was renewing, fun andvery generous.

So many members of the Classthat live locally were able to addressevery detail from menu choices toraffle prizes, which, as the pictures ofwinners will show, were plentiful anda delight to win. It was a treat tohave your name called, since all theprizes were eager to be won. Fivecash prizes of $100 were donated bythe LCM Medical Staff, a lovelywine basket was donated by BettyDeTamble, '47, and the Class of ‘55outdid themselves in expanding thegift table with bulls tickets, a partybasket, a wine basket and Waterfordpicture frame. The Class of ‘65Class of ‘65,

celebrating their 40th Anniversary,offered through Jan TuohyTerra's,'65, an arrangement ofspecially created LCM bracelets, anda pin pendant and chain.

Fr. Bill O'Mara, the PastorEmeritus of St. Elizabeth Seton inOrland Hills, Ill., was the celebrantand chosen because of his long timeassociation with the School ofNursing as a member of the faculty,who taught Christian Ethics. He wasdelighted to be with us and had manymemories. Participating as lectorsand communion, ministers weremany of the Class of ‘55.

NancyMeans Kaz,'62, waspatient as shetried to gathereveryone'sattention atprogram time.That is achallenge each

year because of the manyenthusiastic and catch-upconversations that fill the ballroom.She introduced the special guest ofthe reunion luncheon - Karen Bretz,R.N., MSN, the first recipient of the Sister Mary Michael Murray, LCM,Alumni Scholarship Award. Karenwas nominated by her aunt, MaryJean Schackmuth O'Leary, '45,who was unable to attend theluncheon, butKaren's mother,Betty Bretz,who is afaithful LCMVolunteer, wasat her side.

Again, great gratitude to theClass of ‘55 for all you did to makethis a wonderful and memorablegathering -LCM Nurses Alumni 2005Reunion. All the pictures shown inthe next few pages will give you aglimpse of the enjoyment shared byall.

Great Memories with the Best of Friends & Colleagues 2005 LCM NURSE ALUMNI REUNION

This Mother's Day, May 14,5,300 walkers turned out in supportof the seventh annual Beverly BreastCancer Walk.Sister KathleenMcIntyre, LCM,'62, Chair of theBoard of Directors,addressed thecrowd and thankedthem for theirsupport over thesepast years.

What began as a walk amongfriends and family on Mother's Dayhas ballooned into a community-wideevent that has raised more than$250,000 for The Cancer Center atLittle Company of Mary Hospital.Because of the Walk’s generous

donations, our Integrative TherapyDepartment can continue to provideprograms such as Picnic in the Park,hypnosis, yoga, massage, healingtouch, acupuncture, art therapy andvarious support group programs forour patients.

Joan Siorek Des Lauriers, 72,shared the concern of her classmatesover the significant number of theirclass that havebeendiagnosed andtreated forbreast cancer.Joan said theywonderedwhether otherclasses arehaving the

same experiences. Itcertainly points up theprevalence of breastcancer and other cancers,when it touches so closeto home. Many alumni,whether personally orwithin the family, havestruggled with breast cancer and it isheartening to be a part of a focusedand united effort, not only tocontribute to research for a cure, butalso to provide the latest in medicaland supportive care.

Through an affiliation with theMedical Oncology Group of theUniversity of Chicago Hospitals,LCM is making that concerted effortto bring the best to our patients andtheir families.

LITTLE COMPANY OF MARY HOSPITAL WALKS AGAINST

BREAST CANCER

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Nancy Means Kaz,‘62,Chair of the AlumniBoard, begins theprogram.

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LCM SCHOOL OF NURSING ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP AWARD

Janet Tuohy Terra, RN, '65Several years ago, the LCM

School of Nursing Alumni Boardhoped to establish a scholarshipprogram to benefit alumni orrelatives of alumni who werebeginning or continuing theireducation in the field of nursing. Thescholarship award would be $3,000.In addition, the scholarship wouldcarry no required payback. Becauseof the energy, enthusiasm andcommitment of the Alumni Board,the scholarship was created in honorof Sister Mary Michael Murray,LCM, former Director of the Schoolof Nursing and beloved friend overmany years to many alumni and theirfamilies.

Last yearKarenBretz, RN,MSN, wasawarded thefirstscholarshipafter beingnominated byher aunt,Mary JeanSchackmuthO'Leary, RN,'45. The last issue of the AlumniLinkgave credence to the selection of thismost deserving and contributingcandidate. This year, the Board had amore difficult decision in choosing arecipient. From the applicationssubmitted, three applicants soimpressed the board, that thecommittee agreed to awardscholarships to each of them.

Vickie Dreger graduated fromLCMH School ofNursing in 1982.She received aBSN fromElmhurst Collegein 1986. She ispresently enrolledat ElmhurstCollege in a newmasters program set up by Advocate

Christ Hospital in ClinicalLeadership. This program focuses onevidence based practice andinterdisciplinary collaboration andstresses quality improvement. Shehopes to complete her studies in twoor three years. She will be practicingin both clinical nursing andeducational practice. Nominating herwas Pam Renz Burnette, RN, ‘69.

Richard Myers graduated fromExcelsior Collegein Albany, NewYork with abachelor degree inBiology. He is aresearch scientiststudyingAlzheimer'sdisease,cardiology, genetics andpharmaceutical developments. He iscurrently employed in a nursinghome as a certified nurse assistantwhich has freed him up to pursue aBSN at Western Michigan Universityin Kalamazoo, Michigan. He wasnominated by his cousin, ShirleyRodemeyer Glinke, RN, ‘52.

Molly Flaherty graduated fromPurdue University in 1995 with a BAin Communications and Advertising.She currently isemployed atLCMH and is aCare Partner onthe Oncology unit.She is enrolled atSt. XavierUniversity in theBSN program. She looks forward tothe experiences nursing can offer.Molly's mother is Sarah NestlehutFlaherty, RN, ‘60, and also a long-time significant member of the LCMNurse Alumni Board.

We are honored to award thesescholarships to these energetic anddeserving candidates who arecommitted to improving the future ofnursing. These three Sister MaryMichael Murray, LCM,

Scholarships are awarded inmemory of Betty DeTamble, RN,LCMH Alumni Board President,1975-1992.

Bety Bretz, Nancy MeansKaz, ‘62, Karen Bretz,,recipient of LCM NurseScholarship, EleanorDeLucia, ‘61, Chair of theScholarship Committee.

Little Company of

Mary Alumni Nurse

Scholarship Award

2007

Applications for the coming yearof 2007 are now being accepteduntil December 2006. To obtainan application and the criteriapapers, please contact:

Mary Cronin, Secretary of LCM NurseAlumni Association2800 W. 95th StreetEvergreen Park, IL 60805708-229-5066

The objective of the scholarshipprogram is to provide monetaryassistance for alumni andrelatives of alumni beginning orcontinuing their nursing careersthrough approved educationalcourses at accredited institutions.

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Little Company dedicated itsCherished Angel Memory Garden onWednesday, May 17, and on thefollowing Sunday, May 21, invitedback the parents who haveexperienced the loss of their baby,either from miscarriage, stillbirth orinfant death. The Garden honors themany babies who left this earth toosoon and offers a place of beauty,quiet and comfort for familiesmourning the death of their baby.

It is a tribute to the LittleCompany of Mary Sisters and theirrespect for the sacredness of human

life that this gardenwas created on theconvent property.The Garden is justnorth of the

hospital on the east side of theSisters’ convent. The space has beentransformed into an oasis completewith lush landscaping, benches,cherub statuary and a special waterfountain to provide serenity andpeace toward healing.

The day was sunny andrefreshing as we welcomed the 12families who accepted our invitationto the Remembrance Gathering. TheService was prepared by the PerinatalLoss Committee (Nursing andPastoral Care) and offered prayers, ablessing, a ritual calling each baby'sname to be remembered and, finally,a butterfly release, all with beautifulflute music in the background.

It is our hope that through thecreation of this garden, and providing

a place of comfort, the families whoare mourning the death of their babywill find support in their grief and beled to their healing.

changes in nursing care today. Herbed bath after a total kneereplacement was 6 wet washcloths ina plastic bag, tossed on her bedbefore she woke up. This isprogress? However, we mustremember, nursing care starts withthe nurse. That is what we took withus from the Little Company of MarySchool of Nursing. Jane now teachesCPR and AED with Joan at thecommunity center.

This was an extraordinaryexperience for me. I felt welcomedby all these ladies. I regret that Ineeded to edit much of the personaland family information I was given.Space is limited. I kept thequestionnaires that were returned.They are special to me.

This country is home to the Classof 1955: Massachusetts, Arizona,North Carolina, Michigan,Wisconsin, California, Washington,Virginia, Illinois, Florida. Of the 48classmates, 11 have awakened intothe healing hands of Mary, our

Mother. We will remember theirinfluence on our lives. Thank you"Double Nickel" Class of ‘55 forbeing so open to share your lives.

I am only one, but still I am one. I cannot do everything, but still I cando something. I will not refuse to do the somethingI can do. ~Helen Keller

Class of 1955: Hedie Kaub Alt,Darcy Kuschel Avenatti, JoanJankawski Barowsky, Sister NancyBoyle, LCM (RIP), VirginiaOosterbaum Boot (RIP), MargaretStamm Brand, Helen Byrne Brett,Jeannine (Sr. Madeline, SP) Brown,Barbara Cieply Stadtler, Helen ClarkPeck, Mary Eileen Curry (RIP),Mary Lou Jaeky Chisholm (RIP),Millicent Reffelt Conley (RIP),Violet McAtee Dwyer, Carol SusicFoyer, Barbara Fleming Giegerich,Sister Evelyn Giernza, CR, VirginiaJagodzinski Gucwa (RIP), BarbaraHopkins Higgins, Jane Helsdingen

Kunka, Dorothy Ann Miguad Kenny,Sr. Bernadine Kozak, CR (RIP),Mary Brennan La Pres, FlorenceSmejkal Lundy, Anne Clinton Mate,Mary Huppenthal Mazzocco,Maureen Cahill McAuliffe, Joan ReaMcCann, Carol Davia Mitrick (RIP),Patricia Hennelly Mullaney, MaryAnn Sipka Nicola, Sister VirginiaO'Brien, LCM, Helen Jane ClarkPeck, Julia Ann Quigley (RIP), LoisJaszowski Raine, Delores HamlinRandall, Nancy Thomas Rusnak,Mary Loftus Russell, Kathyrn WeberSchwer, Joan Quinn Shannon,Joanne Conway Sharp, Anne GartnerSims, Fran Dorazio Smith, BarbCieply Stadler, Irene TomaszewskiSouza, Anna Marie Marks Straub,Kathleen Fehrenbacher Thomson,Margaret MarchessaultVanliedekerke, Sue McGrathWhalen, Mary Ann Woods. (Classlist taken from original graduationlist; regret any errors in namechanges).

CHERISHED ANGEL GARDEN DEDICATED


Peg Schneider, ‘62 (far right), and othermembers of the Perinatal Loss Committeereflect in the Cherished Angel MemoryGarden with Deacon Rich Warfield during theGarden’s blessing ceremony.


make the '06 Reunion. We both keepin touch with our third roommate,Ginny Krass.”

IRENE STUART, '54 - Los Angeles,Calif. “The Reunion was wonderfuland hard to believe that it was 50years. WOW!!”

PAT GRIFFIS BARCE, '54 -Fowler, Ind. “Had a great time at our 50th and really enjoy theAlumniLink!”

MARY HUPPENTHALMAZZOCCO, '55 - Mesa, Ariz.“Yes, I'm still retired in Arizona. Icontinue to volunteer forthe Mesa PoliceDepartment, BannerHealth Care, MesaCommunity College andwith my Church. Mynewest involvement is in Life OptionsProgram, a mentor program for newlyretired, giving assistance withinformation on financial concerns,return to work opportunities,volunteerism, health, wellness and lifelong learning.”

JOANNE MURPHY O'BRIEN, '56- Memphis, Tenn. “Would love moreupdates -thank you for AlumniLink. Ihave been a nurse in Memphis for 40years and still going strong and wouldlove to hear from my classmates. Ihope to be at the October 7 Reunion.My sister is, Mary Pat MurphyMcCarthy, '59. My phone is (901)755-9319.”

ELENA BRUNO GRIFFIN, '56 -Arlington, Heights, Ill. “My newaddress after December 2005 is 1119Jonathan Drive, Inverness, IL 60010.”

MARY KAY MULCAHYO'MALLEY, '56 - Decatur, Ga.“Thanks for the update on L.C.M.H.

news. With all my relocations, I'malways pleased to hear news regardingLCMH and former classmates.Greetings to the Class of 56. (225 E.Ponce De Leon Ave. #517, Decatur,Georgia, 30030-3448).”

DARLENE PODBIELSKI ROSE,'57 - Mercer Island, Wash. “I lovegetting AlumniLink. It's getting a pieceof home. I have been living on thewest coast almost 40 years but theMidwest will always be my “home.” Ihave been forever grateful for theeducation I received at LCMH andSister Benedicta in particular.”

KAY GLEESON DELANEY, '59 -San Antonio, Tex. “I always enjoy the

news from LCMH andparticularly the update onalumnae. The pictures aregreat. Please include lotsfrom the luncheon in thenext issue. Thanks!”

MARTHA CARAVELLO BARICH,'59 - Newport Beach, Calif. “I reallylook forward to the LINK, whichbrings back memories of years goneby but most of all, the good timesshared with good women. Hello toall!”

MAUREEN BRENNAN SMITH,'60 - Laguna Niguel, Calif. “Enjoythe newsletter. Hope to see you all atour 50th, as my mother would say,‘God willing.’”

MARQUELLE KEARNSGREGORY, '64 - Glenn, Mich. " I'malive and well and living in Glenn,Michigan. Retired now - last job wasat a long-term care institution. Wascertified diabetes educator for 15years. Married 41 years to Ed Gregory- met in high school/Maria, Chicago.Have three children in their thirtiesand six grandchildren. Worked 37 oflast 41 years."

PATRICIA HESTER KOENIG, '65- Glendale, Ariz. “It was great to readabout the LCM Alumni and theiraccomplishments. Kudos to all!! It hasbeen great anticipating our 40threunion and celebrating the tribute ofLCM’s ability to turn out greatnurses.”

ANNE McARDLE DUMKE, '66 -Palos Verdes Estates, Calif. “I reallyenjoy the newsletter. Great work!Thanks.”

BONNIE McMAHON TAYLOR,Ph.D, R.N. '69 - Hood River, Ore.“Our major life movefrom the heart ofChicago to thegorgeous Hood Riverin the Columbia RiverGorge went smoothly,and now all three of us are settled inand loving our new life. I helpedestablish one of the first outpatientpalliative care services in the state, soI'm continuing to use my nursingbackground with my Ph.D. inpsychology and enjoying myprofessions. I will make every effort tomake our next significant reunion.”

KATHY DAW (HARLEY)VESPER, '71 - Marseilles, Ill. “Agroup of us from the class of 71 havemaintained contact over the years andget together three or four times a year.We have lost contact with one in ourgroup. Can you help? Her name isDeborah Hawkins. We do not knowher married name. Thank you!”

VICKI ZEILNER DREGER, '82 -Worth, Ill. “I'm currently enrolled inMSN Program/Clinical Leaderthrough Elmhurst College.”

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SARAH FARLEY McGRANE, '36 -Yorktown, Va. Sarah's husband Dr.Mac, writes ..."On behalf of SarahFarley McGrane, I wish to thank theNurses Alumni Association for theexquisite floral arrangement sent inremembering her 70th Anniversary asan LCM nurse. Sally has beendiagnosed with dementia and is nowbedridden. Other then that, she isholding her own and is in good health.Only her short-term memory isaffected so far. Again, thank you forthe flowers -Mac.”

MARY VIOLA FRENCHHANSEN, '36 - Chicago Heights, Ill."Because of health reasons, my motherMary Hansen, now resides at PrairieManor Nursing Home, 345 DixieHighway in Chicago Heights, IL60411. As much as she would enjoyattending, she must send her regrets.She is now wheelchair bound and hermemory is starting to slip. Please passthe word to Peggy Schneider. Momalways loved her. Thank you.Sincerely, Sandra Grayson, daughter.”

LILLIAN WALLACEMcGARRIGLE, '44 - Mundelein,Ill. “Diane Thomas called me to saythat her mother, our classmate, DianaJurkovich Poundstone, passed awayJune 14, 2005. She was 81 years oldand had been living in HuntingtonBeach, California, for about the last 30years. She was a wonderful nurse anddear friend.”

JAYNE ANN HITZ, '46 - HomerGlen, Ill. "I am so honored to havebeen a part of the Little CompanyNurses. I was so sorry to hear about"Maxwell," what a fantastic person. Infact, that whole class of '44 was a classact group; they were a stick togethergroup. They were two years ahead ofme, and how I admired them. Onething I have always admired aboutLCM students – I never heard one saya bad word about another student. Weall worked together – we invented"team nursing.” Loved that Class of 44

-Idell, Mary Alice, Mary Ann, Eck,"Rick", Stanton, Eleanor Moran, JoanMurray, etc., etc., All wonderfulpeople -loving and caring. I'm married,have 2 children, went to anesthesiaschool and did anesthesia until I was67 and I loved it. Retired out of PalosHospital. My love to all my LCMfriends. "

THERESE FREZZA TOEPFER,'47 - Mount Vernon, Wash. "This isto let you know my mom passed awayon September 27, 2004.” -Susan Brown

MARY JANE O'SULLIVAN, '47 -Evergreen Park, Ill. "This pastAlumniLink was especiallyinteresting. The Class of ‘44 wasreally special, and I enjoyed the write-up."

DOLORES DALTON MALLO, '48,Her daughter, Patti Mallo Meslarwrites," Thank you for your beautifulletter and article in the AlumniLinknews. My mom would have been soproud. She loved what she did, and Ibelieve her love shined through manyothers. Best wishes with the LCMNurse Alumni Scholarship. Keep alook out in Advance for Nurses. I wasinterviewed about my Mom'sscholarship.”

SHIRLEY CZOSEK BORHAUER,'48 - Bella Vista, Ark. "Finishing my

third and last term as aRepresentative in theArkansas Legislature(Term Limits). Anexciting, interesting andtiring experience,however, I urge more

nurses to run for public office at anylevel of government. Nurses have somuch to offer. DO IT!"

MARTHA JANE SALATORALSTON, '50 - Longmont, Colo.Mary Jane would love to hear from

her classmates (8952 Audubon Ct.,Longmount, CO 80503) She sharesgreat adventures in nursing fromPediatrics after graduation to hearingher nursing call to work in the OR,which she has done for 22 years. Overall these years she has worked in manyhospitals and in many states (LCMH,St. Francis, Memorial Hospital inWoodstock, Ill.) In 1956, she wasmarried and moved to Independence,Missouri and continued as an ORnurse, then onto Marion, Iowa, andnow she is retired and residing inColorado.

IRMA TREVISAN ROLLER, '51 -Arlington Heights, Ill. "I met GinnyShomig Krass in Florida in Februaryand we talked and remembered, non-stop, for 7 hours. Our first grandsongraduated from college on our 50thwedding anniversary, May 14th. On atour of Colorado, we managed a visitwith Flo Paolella Stapleton. It waswonderful visiting these two greatroommates and friends. 2004 was nota good year. We lost a beautiful,loving daughter-in-law to breastcancer, leaving our son and twochildren ages 5 and 8. I hope to be atour 55 year reunion in 2006.”

VIRGINIA SCHOMIG KRASS, '51- Arbdale, Wisc. “Always enjoy thecomments from the AlumniLink. Theyears have gone so quickly. ThankGod for the memories of those threeyears and the friends we were blessedwith from L.C.M.”

FLORENCE PAOLELLASTAPLETON, '51 - ColoradoSprings, Colo. “I was unable to attendthe last two reunions. I have retiredsince March 2004 and have enjoyednot having a work schedule. I’m stillactive in the Critical Care NursesAssociation. I had the privilege ofmeeting my former roommate, IrmaTrevisan Roller when she and herhusband passed through ColoradoSprings on a tour of the state. Had awonderful, but short visit. Plan to

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