Pray for our Deceased
Alvernia Alumnae Association
If you have information regarding the passing of one of our alumnae or faculty, please email Barbara Petrowski.
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.
Sister Dorothy Ann (Wilbert) died Monday, May 19th, 2008 at St. Joseph Convent, Campbellsport, WI.
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.
Fatima Bektasevic Cavic, class of 1987
Fatima Bektasevic Cavic, at rest October 29, 2007
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
Antonion 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.