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"Grand Old Saint Mary's”- Sister Corona, OSF. 1879-1966 : Stories & Historical Accounts of St. Mary's Parishioners by Ed Quickert
“Sister Corona was born in Chicago in 1879. In 1897, she entered the Community of Sisters of St. Francis, Joliet, Illinois. Sis...
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"Grand Old Saint Mary's”- Our Foundation – Mrs. Margaret Bangert : Stories & Historical Accounts of St. Mary's Parishioners by Ed Quickert
“The parish is an assemblage of individuals and families coming together for the purpose of worshiping God. Some are famous and...
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"Grand Old Saint Mary's”- Catholic Man of the Year- Arthur G. Duemmel : Stories & Historical Accounts of St. Mary's Parishioners by Ed Quickert
“Arthur G. Duemmel was the second Saint Mary parishioner selected to receive the Catholic Man of the Year award, Ollie Rueckel ...
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"Grand Old Saint Mary's”- Catholic Man of the Year- Richard Castrop: Stories & Historical Accounts of St. Mary's Parishioners by Ed Quickert
“The time is fast approaching for the nomination of the 2021 “Catholic Man of the Year” award. In 1975, Alexander “Ollie” Ruec...
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"Grand Old Saint Mary's”- Hall of Fame – Valeria Albert: Stories & Historical Accounts of St. Mary's Parishioners by Ed Quickert
“The former site of the Starbucks coffee shop on southeast corner of Sycamore and Third streets was a popular destination for t...
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"Grand Old Saint Mary's" - Our Ancestors: Stories & Historical Accounts of St. Mary's Parishioners by Ed Quickert
“Ever wonder why our German ancestors left the comfort of home to come to America? One of the reasons was religious intolerance...
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"Grand Old Saint Mary's" - Super Bowl – Mike Montler: Stories & Historical Accounts of St. Mary's Parishioners by Ed Quickert
“February 2018 saw the playing of the Super Bowl 52. At that time, the St. Mary’s Grade School received a gold football from th...
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"Grand Old Saint Mary's" - "Hall of Fame – Helen McLaughlin": Stories & Historical Accounts of St. Mary's Parishioners by Ed Quickert
“Helen McLaughlin was the housekeeper for Father Burkley, our third pastor, and secretary at St. Mary’s parish for more than fi...
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"Grand Old Saint Mary's" - Hall of Fame: Stories & Historical Accounts of St. Mary's Parishioners by Ed Quickert
“John W. Magaw, Saint Mary class of 1953, was one of many Saint Mary High School graduates to answer the call to serve their co...
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