(1930-2024)

Sister Shirley Boettcher, formerly known as Sister Elaine Therese Boettcher, died on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at the Dominican Life Center in Adrian. She was 94 years of age and in the 77th year of her religious profession in the Adrian Dominican Congregation.

Sister was born in Detroit to Edward and Edna (Wagner) Boettcher. She graduated from St. Joseph Academy in Adrian and received a bachelor’s degree in home economics from Siena Heights College (University) in Adrian. Sister was also certified as a licensed practical nurse by the Michigan Board of Nursing and by the Florida Board of Nursing.

Sister Shirley ministered in elementary education for 16 years in Port Huron, Romeo, and Detroit, Michigan; Van Wert, Ohio; Chicago and Oak Park, Illinois; and Cheektowaga, New York. She served four years in domestic services in Plymouth and Adrian, Michigan; and Des Moines, Iowa. Sister also ministered to the sick for 22 years as a licensed practical nurse in Adrian, Michigan, and in Miami Beach, Sebring, and Lake Placid, Florida. 

Sister Shirley became a resident of the Dominican Life Center in Adrian in 2017. She is predeceased by her parents and two sisters, Phyllis Wesley and Donna Moll. Sister is survived by a sister, Elaine Marcotte; other loving family members; and her Adrian Dominican Sisters.

Visitation will be from 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, December 16, 2024, in the gathering space of St. Catherine Chapel. The Vigil Prayer will be at 7:00 p.m. Monday, December 16, 2024, in St. Catherine Chapel. A Funeral Mass will be offered in St. Catherine Chapel at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, December 17, 2024. Prayers of Committal will be held in the Congregation Cemetery. 

Those not attending the upcoming services in person are welcome to participate via live stream at https://adriandominicans.org/Live-Stream.

Memorial gifts may be made to Adrian Dominican Sisters, 1257 East Siena Heights Drive, Adrian, MI, 49221. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Anderson-Marry Funeral Home, Adrian.

 

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(1940-2024)

Sister Jean Marie Lehtinen, baptized Mary Jane Lehtinen, died on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at the Dominican Life Center in Adrian, Michigan. She was 84 years of age and in the 63rd year of her religious profession: 41 years in the Edmonds Dominican Congregation and in her 22nd year in the Adrian Dominican Congregation, after the Edmonds and Adrian Congregations merged in 2003.

Sister Jean Marie was born in Seattle, Washington, to William J. and Anne E. (Heider) Lehtinen. She graduated from Blanchet High School in Seattle and obtained a bachelor’s degree in social studies from Seattle University in Issaquah, Washington; a master’s degree in theology from St. Mary College in Moraga, California; a master’s degree in pastoral ministry from Seattle University in Seattle; and a master’s degree in adult education from the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada. 

Sister Jean Marie spent seven years ministering in education in Seattle, Hoquiam, and Chehalis, Washington. She served the Edmonds Dominican Sisters from 1972 to 1975 as the director of retirement programs, from 1975 to 1977 on the Catherine of Siena Center staff in Seattle, and from 1994 to 1998 as ministry coordinator on the Congregation leadership team. She then served from 2013 to 2015 as the administrative assistant to the Adrian Dominicans’ Mid-Atlantic Chapter Office and several months ministering in pastoral work with the Our Lady of Remedies Chapter in San Fernando Pampanga, Philippines.

Sister ministered from 1977 to1980 as associate director of adult religious education and from 1980 to1981 as the director of religious education, both at the Archdiocese of Denver, Colorado, and then from 1981 to 1985 was the director of religious education at St. Thomas Seminary in Denver. She ministered from 1988 to 1994 for the Diocese of Toledo, Ohio, as the director of lay ministry and formation and from 2000 to 2004 as the director of mission effectiveness for the Dominican Sisters of Great Bend, Kansas. She also ministered from 2005 to 2013 for the Diocese of Prince George, British Columbia. 

Sister Jean Marie became a resident of the Dominican Life Center in 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers Don, Paul, Ronald, Samuel, and William; and a sister, Jean Ann McVay.  She is survived by a sister, Christine Singleterry (Don); a brother, Phil Lehtinen (Pam) of Shoreline, Washington; and her Adrian Dominican Sisters.

Prayers of Committal were held at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, in the Congregation Cemetery. A Memorial Mass will be offered in St. Catherine Chapel at a later date. 

Those not attending the upcoming services in person are welcome to participate via live stream at https://adriandominicans.org/Live-Stream.

Memorial gifts may be made to Adrian Dominican Sisters, 1257 East Siena Heights Drive, Adrian, MI, 49221. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Anderson-Marry Funeral Home, Adrian.

 

LEFT: Baby Mary Jane, 1940. MIDDLE LEFT: Mary Jane, circa 1943. MIDDLE RIGHT: First Communion, circa 1947.

LEFT: As a Postulant with the Edmonds Dominican Sisters, 1959. 

LEFT: From left, Sisters Beverly Bobola and Jean Marie Lehtinen, Bishop Gerald Wiesner, OMI, and Sister Tarianne DeYonker, Diocese of Prince George, British Columbia, Canada. RIGHT: Participating in the Angel Tree at the Adrian Historical Society are, from left, Sisters Jean Marie Lehtinen, Beverly Bobola, Paul James Villemure, and Mary White.

LEFT: Members of the Prince George, British Columbia community, from left, Sisters Jean Marie Lehtinen, Kathleen Nolan, Jude Van Baalen, and Beverly Bobola, November 2010. RIGHT: Members of the 1994-1997 Leadership Team for the Edmonds Dominican Sisters are, from right, Sisters Judith Byron, Maureen Rose, Jean Marie Lehtinen, and Dorothy Berg.

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(1935-2024)

Sister Luisa Campos, baptized Mercedes Luisa Campos and formerly known as Sister Marie Lolín, died on Friday, December 6, 2024, at the Dominican Life Center in Adrian. She was 89 years of age and in the 62nd year of her religious profession in the Adrian Dominican Congregation.

Sister Luisa was born in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, to Francisco and Dolores (Villalón) Campos. She graduated from Jose Dubeau High School in Puerto Plata. She obtained licentiates in theology and in Scripture, both from Escola Dominicana de Teología in São Paulo, Brazil; a Doctor of Law degree from Santo Domingo University in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic; a bachelor’s degree in humanities from Siena Heights College (University) in Adrian; and a bachelor’s degree in Theology from Escola Dominicana de Teología.

Sister Luisa ministered for more than eight years in education in Michigan, the Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico, including two years as principal and one year as assistant principal. She served one year in programming services and two years as social awareness coordinator at the Colegio Santo Domingo in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. 

As a lawyer, she was the founding director of the Dominican Center for Legal Advice and Research (CEDAIL) in Santo Domingo and co-founded Ciudad Alternativa. She also served on the Justice/Peace Project Team at Centro Antonio Montesino, Santo Domingo, for more than 20 years. 

Sister Luisa became a resident of the Dominican Life Center in 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Lourdes Campos Villalón and Maria Theresa Campos Villalón; and a brother, Francisco Campos Villalón. She is survived by other loving family members and her Adrian Dominican Sisters.

Visitation will be from 3:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 12, 2024, in the gathering space of St. Catherine Chapel. The Vigil Prayer will be at 4:00 p.m. Thursday, December 12, 2024, in St. Catherine Chapel. A Funeral Mass will be offered in St. Catherine Chapel at 10:30 a.m. Friday, December 13, 2024. Prayers of Committal will be held in the Congregation Cemetery. 

Those who are not attending services in person are welcome to participate via live stream at https://adriandominicans.org/Live-Stream.

Memorial gifts may be made to Adrian Dominican Sisters, 1257 East Siena Heights Drive, Adrian, MI, 49221. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Anderson-Marry Funeral Home, Adrian.

Sister's Memorial Card (PDF)

Vigil and Funeral Recordings

Recording of Sister Luisa's Vigil Service - After clicking the link, download the recording by clicking on the three dots at the bottom right corner of the screen and choosing "Download." Worship Aid (PDF)

Recording of Sister Luisa's Funeral Mass - After clicking the link, download the recording by clicking on the three dots at the bottom right corner of the screen and choosing "Download." Worship Aid (PDF)

 

Sister Luisa Campos, OP

LEFT: Sister Luisa Campos (Sister Marie Lolin) with her mother Dolores, 1962. MIDDLE: From back, Sisters Annette Sinagra, Teresita Rúiz, and Luisa Campos. RIGHT:  Sisters Lorraine Réaume, left, and Luisa Campos attend the blessing of the new Formation House in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, 2016.  

LEFT: Sister Luisa with a client during her years of service as an attorney and pastoral minister in the Dominican Republic, 1975-1990. RIGHT: Attending General Chapter 1982 are, from left, Sisters Luisa Campos, Carol Coston, and Catherine DeClercq.

LEFT: From left, Sisters Anne Liam Lees, Ana Feliz, Luisa Campos, Carol Gross, and Helen Faiver. RIGHT: From left, Sisters Luisa Campos, Teresita Rúiz, and Nery (Luchy) Sori.

Members of the 2022 Diamond Jubilee Crowd are: back row, from left, Sisters Patricia Siemen (Prioress), Carol Elya, and Sharon Weber, and front row, from left, Sisters Luisa Campos, Kathleen McGrail, and Cecilia Nguyen.

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(1939-2024)

Sister Mary Katherine Dolan, formerly known as Sister Sean Marie, died on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at the Dominican Life Center in Adrian. She was 85 years of age and in the 66th year of her religious profession in the Adrian Dominican Congregation.

Sister Mary Katherine was born in Chicago to John P. and Marie (Haley) Dolan. She graduated from the Academy of Our Lady in Chicago and received a bachelor’s degree in history from Siena Heights College (University) in Adrian; a master’s degree in history from Loyola University (Loyola Marymount) of Los Angeles, California; and a Master of Divinity degree in pastoral ministry from the Jesuit School of Theology in Berkeley, California.

Sister ministered for 48 years in education, community organization, administration, and pastoral work in Los Angeles, Santa Cruz, and Oakland, California; Douglas and Tucson, Arizona; St. Louis, Missouri; and Chicago, Illinois. She was the principal of Holy Cross School in Santa Cruz, California, from 1967 to 1973; the administrator of the Women’s Residence at Grace House in Chicago for 17 years; and staff director at St. Louis Association-Community Organization in St. Louis, Missouri, for 11 years. 

Sister Mary Katherine became a resident of the Dominican Life Center in Adrian in 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, John. She is survived by two brothers, Thomas Dolan (Carol) and Lawrence Dolan; other loving family members; and her Adrian Dominican Sisters.

Visitation will be from 6:30 to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, December 9, 2024, in the gathering space of St. Catherine Chapel. The Vigil Prayer will be at 7:00 p.m. Monday, December 9, 2024, in St. Catherine Chapel. A Funeral Mass will be offered in St. Catherine Chapel at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. Prayers of Committal will be held in the Congregation Cemetery. 

Those who are not attending services in person are welcome to participate via live stream at https://adriandominicans.org/Live-Stream.

Memorial gifts may be made to Adrian Dominican Sisters, 1257 East Siena Heights Drive, Adrian, MI, 49221. 

Sister's Memorial Card (PDF)

Vigil and Funeral Recordings

Recording of Sister Mary Katherine's Vigil Service - After clicking the link, download the recording by right-clicking on the video choosing "Save video as." Worship Aid (PDF)

Recording of Sister Mary Katherine's Funeral Mass - After clicking the link, download the recording by right-clicking on the video choosing "Save video as." Worship Aid (PDF)

 

LEFT: Thomas and Mary Katherine, June 1943. RIGHT: First Holy Communion, circa 1948.

LEFT: Senior photo, Academy of Our Lady, 1957. MIDDLE LEFT: Mary Katherine Dolan as a Postulant. MIDDLE RIGHT: Christmas 1960. RIGHT: Sisters Mary Katherine Dolan, left, and Ann Patrice Remkus at a 1996 Golden Jubilee celebration in Hometown, Illinois.

LEFT: Members of the Portfolio Advisory Board, August 1991, are: back row, from left, Sisters Frances Lombaer, Frances Nadolny, Maureen Fenlon, Juliann Flynn, Marion Coppe, and Carol Coston; middle row, from left, Sisters Corinne Florek, Attracta Kelly, Mary Katherine Dolan, Annette Sinagra, and Marion Goeddeke; and front row, from left, Sisters Patricia Reno, Judith Rimbey, Marie Michael, and Maureen Comer. RIGHT: Sister Mary Katherine as a community organizer in East Oakland, California.

Members of the 2018 Diamond Jubilee Crowd are: back row, from left, Sisters Margaret Exworthy, Judith Ann Nelson, Patricia Siemen (Prioress), and Rita Eileen Dean; fourth row, from left, Sisters Mary Anne Yanz, Charlotte Anne Swift, and Joan Hinz; third row, from left, Sisters Patricia Dulka, Iva Gregory, Marilyn Barnett, and Attracta Kelly; second row, from left, Sisters Mary Katherine Dolan, Maureen Fenlon, Patricia Stellmah, Beverly Stark, and Annette Marie Sinagra; and front row, from left, Sisters Kathleen Clausen, Mary Miday, Maria Odelia Romero, Carol Bollin, Veronica Kelley, and Sharon Beckmann.

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