Lavada became a religious sister with the name of Sister Mary Eugene Besse, she lived with her community until her death.
Sister Mary Eugene Besse O.S.U., 84, a member of the Ursuline Community since July 16, 1943, died at the Ursuline Infirmary in Alton on Thursday, December 25, 2003. A Memorial Mass was offered on Friday, January 2, 2004, 10:30 a.m., at Ursuline Convent Chapel, 845 Danforth St, Alton, IL. There will be no visitation. In accordance to her wishes, Sister Mary Eugene's body has been donated to the St. Louis University School of Medicine. Memorial donations are appreciated to Ursuline Infirmary, 845 Danforth Street, Alton, Illinois. Arrangements entrusted to Staten-Fine Funeral Home, Alton, Illinois.
Lavada became a religious sister with the name of Sister Mary Eugene Besse, she lived with her community until her death.
Sister Mary Eugene Besse O.S.U., 84, a member of the Ursuline Community since July 16, 1943, died at the Ursuline Infirmary in Alton on Thursday, December 25, 2003. A Memorial Mass was offered on Friday, January 2, 2004, 10:30 a.m., at Ursuline Convent Chapel, 845 Danforth St, Alton, IL. There will be no visitation. In accordance to her wishes, Sister Mary Eugene's body has been donated to the St. Louis University School of Medicine. Memorial donations are appreciated to Ursuline Infirmary, 845 Danforth Street, Alton, Illinois. Arrangements entrusted to Staten-Fine Funeral Home, Alton, Illinois.
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