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Sr. Mary Therese Cusack BVM

Mary Cusack Obituary

Cusack, Sr Mary Therese BVM (Kenneth Michael) died May 20 in her hometown of Chicago. The memorial service is May 30, at 10:00 a.m., with a Mass of Resurrection at 11:00 a.m., both at Wright Hall Chapel, Chicago. Burial will be at a later date in the Mount Carmel Cemetery, Dubuque, IA. In the Archdiocese of Chicago, Sister Mary Therese was an educator and administrator for 42 years. Following her retirement, she volunteered in hospital and healthcare ministry. Her parents and brothers, John and Michael, precede her in death. Her sister-in-law, Carol Cusack from Arlington Heights, a nephew, Michael, a niece, Sueann, and a grandniece, Mary Grace, from Grayslake survive, along with the Sisters of Charity, BVM, with whom she shared life for 57 years. Memorials may be given to the Sisters of Charity, BVM Retirement Fund. To leave a condolence or memorial online, go to www.bvmcong.org

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 28, 2009.

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Duane Weaver

May 5, 2024

Sister Mary Kenneth Michael was my seventh grade teacher at St.Pius V Grade School in Chicago. She was a tomboy nun. She could hit a 16" softball and catch fly balls while dressed in her habit. She was a wonderful teacher whose concern for her students was evident every day. One of my regrets in life was not being able to tell her and the other sisters of the BVM how important they were in my life, how they helped mold me and helped me become the person I am.

Maxine Montes

May 29, 2009

I will always have fond memories of this sweet and gentle woman,whom I worked for at Holy Family School/Children of Peace School for three years. My deepest sympathy and may you rest in peace.

- Maxine Montes and Family, Maywood, Illinois

Rita Rzeppa, IBVM

May 28, 2009

Mary Therese, may a gentle God welcome you with open arms. You were special in my life and my grateful heart will never forget your caring love. May this same God be with all of us who rejoice in your "homecoming."

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