Mary Louise Zahm, died at her home in Claremont, CA on Sept. 29 following a year-long illness. In 1952 Mary began her distinguished career in Catholic education at Alvernia High School first as teacher, then as counselor, and later as the first lay principal of a Catholic High School in the Chicago area. Mary is survived by her dear friends, Mary Joyce Knox, Patricia Taepke and Mary Catherine Kearney with whom she lived in Claremont; her brother-in-law, Philips Copeland and his wife, Joanne; her niece, Nancy Briner; five great-nieces; and numerous dear friends. A Mass of the Resurrection was celebrated at Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church in Claremont on Sept. 30th and at Mary Seat of Wisdom Catholic Church in Park Ridge on October 4th.

Memorial contributions may be given to Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy, 1012 North University Blvd., Middletown, OH 45042. Information www.GlueckertFH.com 847-253-0168.

Marlene J. Tucker, Class of 1950

Marlene Tucker, nee Krezmer, beloved wife of the late Richard E. Tucker; loving mother of Eileen (George) Slawson, Jim, Patricia Tucker, Carol (Pete) Aylward, Susan (Tony) Lucatorto, Matthew, Kevin (Colleen), Brian (Caryn) and the late Michael Tucker; dearest grandmother of 16; great grandmother of one; devoted daughter of the late John and the late Marie Krezmer; dearest sister of the late Delores Holcer.

Cecile Lamberty Carsello - Class Rep for Class of 1940

Cecile C. Carsello, age 86, at rest Friday, June 13, 2008, beloved wife of the late Elmer; loving mother of Madonna, Jack (Chris), Karen (Lou Vasselli), Susan (Frank Patzke), and Rosemarie; fond grandmother of Ed, Steven and Kevin; dear sister of Jack (Rosemary) Lamberty and Audrey Gruber; fond aunt and friend of many.

William Walsh, teacher at Alvernia High School from 1969 to 1980. Died with his family at his side on Oct. 15, 2008 of complications from a long-term illness.. Survived by his loving wife, Dulcenee; children, Michael (Heather), Kelly, James; brother John

(Marilyn) and sister , Mary Lou Sybert; and many nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation 9:30 to 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, at Mary Seat of Wisdom, 920 Granville Ave., Park Ridge, IL. Mass of Christian Burial to immediately follow. Interment at All Saints Cemetery, Des Plaines, IL. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Doc Walsh Scholarship Fund through Visitation School, 2455 Visitation Dr., Mendota Heights, MN. 55120.

Margaret McBride Paluch - Class of 1940

Margaret A. "Mickey" Paluch, nee McBride, age 87, beloved wife of the late Chester J.; loving mother of Thomas (Julianne), James (Laura), Peg, Michelle (Michael) Precin, Mary Lou (Bill) Rafferty, Patty Jo Schmidt, Rose Ann (the late Richard) Biernat, John and Michael (Erin); adoring grandmother of Maggie, Becky, Dan, Kate, Melissa, Matt, Sara, Philip, Colleen, Patrick, John, Jaime, Rose, Joe, Mike, Alexandra and Audrey; dearest sister Regina Schattnik, Patricia J. Lavery, the late Genevieve Loeb, Rose, Catherine, Thomas, Mary and James McBride; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Monday, Oct. 12, 7:30 p.m. Mass at St. Paul of the Cross Church. Funeral Procession will leave Funeral Home at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 13, for Interment at All Saints Cemetery. Visitation Sunday, 3 to 9 p.m., and Monday, 3 to 7 p.m., at Ryan-Parke Funeral Home, 120 S. Northwest Hwy. (two blocks S. of Touhy), Park Ridge. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Paluch Foundation, 3708 River Rd., Suite 400, Franklin Park, IL 60131-2158.

Antonio Lobello - Maintenance Engineer at Alvernia for many years

Antonio Lobello, age 85, born in Pentone Catanzaro, Italy. Beloved husband of Angela (nee Genchi), loving father of Barbara (Nicola) Ruccia, (Class of 1966), Domenic Lobello and Victor (Cindy) Lobello, devoted Grandfather of Robert A. Ruccia, Nicla (Steven) Stall, Judith and Jennifer Lobello and great-grandfather of Alexia Kai Stall, preceded in death by his parents, his sister and three brothers, Antonio is also survived by countless nieces, nephews and cousins in the United States and Italy. Funeral Tuesday March 9 beginning at 8:30 a.m. from Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave. Norridge and proceeding to Our Lady Mother of the Church for 9:30 a.m. Mass. Visitation Monday 3 to 9 p.m. Info: 708-456-8300

Elizabeth "Peggy" O'Leary - Class of 1950

Elizabeth "Peggy" O'Leary - Born March 6, 1932, in Chicago, she died Monday, Feb. 8, 2010, at her residence. Peggy was an art teacher in the Chicago Public School system for 38 years, and was affiliated with the Art Institute of Chicago. She received her B.A. degree from Alverno College, Milwaukee, and her master's degree from IIT. She was the cherished daughter of Bartholomew and Joan O'Leary; beloved sister of Jerry (Pat) O'Leary and the late Kathleen O'Leary; fond aunt to Erin (David) King and Jamie (Michael) Thomas; fond great-aunt of Austin, Madison, Dylan and Delaney; lifelong friend of Marie Comiskey; favorite cousin to Margaret Cunningham and Jimmy O'Connor; and godmother to many. She will be missed greatly by friends all over the world. Memorial contributions may be made to Alverno College, 3400 S. 43rd St., Milwaukee, WI 53219 or School Sisters of St. Francis, 1501 S. Layton Blvd., Milwaukee, WI For information, 847-824-5155.

She was in the Sisters Choir for many years. She was the generous donor of vacation weeks in Puerto Vallarta as a Luncheon Prize and also assisted as a volunteers at the luncheons since they began in 1991.

Our beloved Sister Vitalis died on Saturday, June 19th at 7:30 AM.

Sister Vitalis Koester was born in Earling, Iowa on February 15, 1905. When she left home in August of 1921 to enter the convent, her father was certain she would be back at home in two weeks. In 2011 Sister would have celebrated 90 years in the community!

Sister V, as she was affectionately called by many, was first assigned to Our Lady of Victory for three years, St. Petronilla, Glen Ellyn, for six years and St. James, Arlington Heights, until 1934. Sister V remained at Alvernia High School from 1934 until 1989 when the school closed. She became the moderater of the Alvernia Alumnae Association in 1969 when Sister Annella retired to Milwaukee.

Those of us who worked with Sister in the Alumnae Association were always inspired by her enthusiasm for life, her incredible memory, her wonderful stories. She was the “life of the party”.

It would be impossible to write about all the wonderful memories of our beloved Sister Vitalis. Although she never complained we know that the last few years especially have been difficult. She is now at peace with the God she served so well.

Deborah Ceglarek - Class of 1977

Debbie Ceglarek passed away November 26th, 2010. She was the victim of a fatal collision when the car she was driving was struck by a driver that failed to stop at a stoplight. Debbie is survived by her children, Tammy and Tim.

Vincentine Cirone Leva - Class of 1953

At rest August 25, 2011

Mother of Janice Leva Linsner - Class of 1977

& Catherine Leva Contorno - Class of 1979

Sister of Sister Donna Maria Cirone SSSF - Class of 1960

& Anne Cirone Mordini - Class of 1951

Loretta Jordan Fullman - Class of 1977

Loretta "Lorie" Fullman of Park Ridge passed away Sept. 29, 2011. Beloved wife of Scott for 26 years; dear mother of Stacey and Mark; cherished daughter of Frances and the late Randall Jordan; fond sister of Barbara (Chris) Kapolnek; fond aunt of many.

Gail Dobbertin Runtz - Class of 1967

Gail Marie Runtz, 62, of Chicago, at rest with the Lord October 6th, 2011; loving mother to Karrie and Keith (Alev); grandmother to Griffin; sister to Patricia Schuffert and Kathy Rathunde; and dear friend to many.