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Double Diamond – 70 Years

Sister Ruth Fagan

Sister Ruth Fagan

Sister Ruth Fagan was born in Zwingle, Iowa, to Florence and Francis Fagan.  She grew up with one brother and two sisters.  Sister entered the congregation in 1953 and was received in 1954.  She received her bachelor’s degree from Briar Cliff University, Sioux City, Iowa, and her master’s degree from St. Thomas University, Houston, Texas.  She taught in elementary schools in Dubuque, Templeton, Iowa, and Blaine, Minn.  Sister taught religious education at parishes in Jefferson, Iowa; Blairsville/Hiawassee, Gerogia; and Cleveland, Georgia.  She was part of Stonehill Franciscan Services’ activity team and also served with the Dubuque Archdiocesan Religious Education team. “‘Holiness is living life to the hilt,’” said Sister Ruth of celebrating her Jubilee.

Sister Margie Hosch

Sister Margie Hosch

Sister Margie Hosch was born in Monticello, Iowa, to Al and Margaret (Weber) Hosch.  She received a bachelor’s degree from Briar Cliff University, Sioux City, Iowa; a master’s degree in religious education from the University of Detroit; a master’s degree in counseling and psychological services from St. Mary’s University, in Winona, Minnesota,, and received a certificate in marriage and family therapy from the Family Institute, Kansas City, Missouri.  Sister ministered at the Wholeness/Holiness Retreats in Greenville, South Carolina, where she gave retreats, days of reflection, and offered spiritual companioning as well as counseling and grief support.  She also provided a retreat ministry in the Diocese of Solwezi and Lusaka, Zambia, Africa.  “I find myself searching out the people of spirit that inspire me to continue receiving life and giving life away!” said Sister Margie of her Jubilee.

Sister Davida Loosbrock

Sister Davida Loosbrock

Sister Davida Loosbrock was born in St. Kilian, Minnesota, to Arthur and Emma (Klontz) Loosbrock.  She received a bachelor’s degree from Briar Cliff University, Sioux City, Iowa, and a master’s degree from Creighton University, Omaha.   Sister taught at schools in Dubuque, Kingsley, Halbur-Templeton-Roselle in Iowa; and North Riverside, Illinois.  She served as a principal and pastoral minister in parishes in St. Kilian, Lismore, and Wilmont in Minnesota.  In Omaha, sister worked with the elderly and as a volunteer police chaplain.  Sister was later a pastoral associate in Scottsville, Kentucky, and a volunteer with Catholic Charities in Greenville, South Carolina.  In 2007, she was part of the first Sister Water Project trip to Honduras.   Sister lives at Clare House.  “Jubilee is a time to celebrate God’s love, guidance, and faithfulness,” she said.

Sister Joan Meyer

Sister Joan Meyer

Sister Joan Meyer was born in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, to Mathilda (Koresh) and Lester Meyer. She received her bachelor’s degree from Briar Cliff University, Sioux City, Iowa, and has master’s degrees from University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, and St. Bonaventure (New York) University.  Sister taught in Waterloo, Iowa; Melrose Park, Illinois; and Manchester, Iowa.  She was an elementary principal in Iowa at Aston, Pocahontas, and Rickardsville/Holy Cross/Luxemburg (RHCL).  Sister also served as director of religious education in Dahlonaga/Cleveland/Blairsville, Georgia; Hazel Crest, Illinois; and Sun Prairie, Wisconsin.  She has served for the Archdiocesan offices in Chicago and Dubuque and as  a foster grandparent at Resurrection School, Dubuque.  “I am very blessed to have been a part of many people’s lives in my 70 years of ministry,” said Sister Joan.

Sister Ann Rubly

Sister Ann Rubly

Sister Ann Rubly was the second of five children born to Ray and Amanda (Bruggeman) Rubly in Petersburg, Iowa.  She attended SS Peter and Paul School, Petersburg; St. Boniface, New Vienna, Iowa; and Immaculate Conception Academy, Dubuque.  She entered into the congregation in 1953, with her sister, Lene, and was received in 1954.  Sister Ann taught lower and middle grades at St. Mary of the Woods, Edgebrook, Illinois; Immaculate Conception, North Buena Vista, Iowa; Immaculate Conception, North Washington, Iowa; St. Benedict’s, St. Benedict, Iowa, and St. Mary’s, Waterloo, Iowa.  After 16 years, she switched to parish ministry at Corpus Christi Parish, Chicago, where she ministered for over 40 years.  “I have deep and perennial gratitude for my Franciscan vocation and for the favor of ministering among African American people these many years,” said Sister Ann.

Sister Lene Rubly

Sister Lene Rubly

Sister Lene Rubly was born to Ray and Amanda (Bruggeman) Rubly in Petersburg, Iowa.  She entered into the congregation in 1953 with her sister, Ann, and was received in 1954. Sister was an elementary school teacher at Holy Ghost, Dubuque; St. William, Alta Vista, Iowa; Immaculate Conception, North Washington, Iowa; St. Mary/St. Martin, Cascade, Iowa; St. Mary, Manchester, Iowa.  She also served as a pastoral minister in Georgia at Cleveland and Hiawassee; Kentucky at Franklin and Scottsville; and in Iowa at Stacyville, Meyer, McIntire, LaPorte City, Eagle Center and Blessing.  In Dubuque, sister has ministered as a foster grandparent at Fulton School; Dietary Assistant with Hills and Dales; and with the congregation as personal/finance service coordinator. “‘Instead of getting to heaven at last, I’m going all along,’” she stated, quoting Emily Dickinson.

Sister Susan Seitz

Sister Susan Seitz

Sister Susan Seitz is the daughter of Raymond and Aileen (Takes) Seitz.  She attended St. Mary’s Catholic School in Cascade.  In 1953, she entered Mount St. Francis and professed her final vows in 1956.  Sister’s teaching ministry included Mater Christi Catholic School in North Riverside, Illinois; St. Mary’s Catholic School, North Washington, Iowa; and St. Edward School, Waterloo, Iowa.  She also ministered as the Associate Director of Religious Education in the Diocese of Dubuque and was Regional Coordinator for members of the Sisters of St. Francis community who served in Dubuque and Chicago.  In 1980, she was elected to president of the congregation.  Sister served in Tyler, Texas, as the Religious Education Coordinator for Immaculate Conception Parish for 26 years.