“The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”
(Psalm 34:18)
Jon Wisdom
John Wisdom, a long-time friend of the Priests of the Sacred Heart, died on Saturday, April 5. John and his wife, Pat, were among the first occupants of Sacred Heart at Monastery Lake. During their years at SHML they restored, planted, and weeded the grounds around the Sacred Heart Shrine, Mausoleum, the benches on grounds of Sacred Heart Seminary and School of Theology, as well as the Stations of the Cross behind the seminary.
Joyce Barina
MA alum, former faculty member, and emeritus Board member, Joyce Barina passed away on Monday, January 20, 2025.
William Nicholas Abraham, M.Div, Ph.D
The life of Nicholas Abraham, graduate of Sacred Heart, was taken from him in his home state of Louisiana on September 29. He was a former Salvatorian. Please pray for his loved ones.
Sr. Bea Dorsey, OSF
Sr. Bea Dorsey, OSF passed away on August 2, 2024 at Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee. She was a former SHSST faculty member.
Mr. John Thielmann
Sacred Heart alumnus (1992) Mr. John Thielmann passed away over the June 15th weekend. Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon him. May John and all the souls of the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace.
For obituary see website for Witkowiak Funeral Home.
Rev. Mark Buckner
Sacred Heart alum Fr. Mark Buckner died on April 26, 2024.
Rev. Joe Zamary
Sacred Heart alum Fr. Joe Zamary of the Diocese of Albany passed away on April 4. Fr. Zamary enrolled at SHSST in 1997 and was ordained in 2001.
Rev. Otto Bucher
Fr. Otto Bucher, former faculty member and administrator including one-time Academic Dean, died on Easter morning. To read his obituary, click here.
Sr. Mary Christine Morkovsky, CDP
With faith in the Resurrection of our Lord, we offer our prayers for long time faculty and BOD member Sr. Mary Christine Morkovsky, CDP, who passed away on March 2, 2024.
Rev. Msgr. John B. Dewane
With faith in the Resurrection of our Lord, we offer our prayers for Reverend Msgr. John B. Dewane, former adjunct faculty member at Sacred Heart, who entered eternal life on Thursday, February 15, at the age of 89.
Rev. Dennis Wieland
On January 11, 2024, SHSST alumnus and former Formation Advisor, Rev. Dennis Wieland passed away.
Rev. Dennis W. Meinen
Fr. Dennis W. Meinen, Sacred Heart alum, of Sioux City passed away on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at Holy Spirit Retirement Home. To read his obituary, click here.
Margadette M. Demet
Margadette M. Demet, former Sacred Heart Board member, died on 29 August 2023. To read her obituary, click here.
Rev. Don Mclaughlin
Fr. Don Mclaughlin, Sacred Heart alum (1980), passed away on May 16, 2023. To read his obituary, click here.
Sr. Mary Carroll
Sr. Mary Catherine Carroll SSSF, professora emerita, and long-time collaborator in SHSST’s Pastoral Formation program passed away on May 16, 2023.
Msgr. Patrick R. Wells
Monsignor Patrick R. Wells, a priest, distinguished scholar and leader passed away on May 11, 2023, at the age of 92. Msgr. Wells was a SHSST alumnus and founder of the MLK Service . To read his obituary, click here.
Rev. Bernard A. “Ben” Meyer
Fr. Bernard A. “Ben” Meyer, 90, formerly of Effingham, passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at his home in Bridgeton, Missouri.
Rev. John Emanuel
Fr. John Emanuel passed away peacefully on April 12, 2023 at Copper Canyon Alzheimer’s Specialty Care Center in Tucson, Arizona. Fr. John entered the Sacred Heart Seminary and School of Theology in 1986 in Franklin, Wisconsin where he finished his Masters of Divinity in 1991. To read his obituary, click here.
Rev. André Papineau SDS
With sadness in our hearts, yet in the sure and certain hope of the Resurrection through our Divine Savior, Jesus Christ, the USA Province of the Society of the Divine Savior announces the death of Fr. André Papineau SDS on April 12, 2023 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Fr. André was an associate professor of pastoral studies at Sacred Heart.
Rev. William “Bill” Wiegand
Fr. William “Bill” Wiegand passed away on March 7, 2023. To read his obituary, click here.
Rev. Chet Collins
Fr. Chet Collins passed away on January 12, 2023. After retirement, he entered the seminary and was ordained a priest on Jan. 12, 2013. He was currently the pastor of St. Anthony of Padua, Mancelona and St. Luke the Evangelist, Bellaire. To read his obituary, click here.
Rev. Jonah Wharff, OCSO
Fr. Jonah (Thomas) Warff of New Melleray Abbey died on Tuesday evening December 27th 2022.
Rev. Bernie Rosinski, SCJ
Fr. Bernie passed away on November 03, 2022.
Rev. Jim Schifano, SCJ
Fr. Jim did his theological studies at Sacred Heart Seminary and School of Theology and later served at the seminary from 1978-1990.
Rev. Ed Kilianski, SCJ
Fr. Ed Kilianski, SCJ, former provincial superior of the US Province of the Priests of the Sacred Heart, died on June 26 while traveling in California. To read his obituary, click here.
Rev. Theodore V. Lewandowski
On Wednesday, June 15, 2022, Fr. Theodore (Ted) Vincent Lewandowski peacefully died in his home in Waupaca, Wisconsin. Fr. Ted was a 1997 Sacred Heart alumnus. To read his obituary, click here.
Rev. Daniel Hessling
2004 Sacred Heart alum Rev. Daniel Hessling died on May 17, 2022, at the age of 65. Please pray for Rev. Hessling’s loved ones during this difficult time. To view his obituary, click here.
Mr. Frank Kanaskie
Frank, a past Sacred Heart volunteer, died on March 19, the Solemnity of St. Joseph, patron of a happy death. Frank and Trudy (wife) began volunteering for SHSST in the mid-1980s with the Mission Society as helpers in sorting mass mailings. Frank became a library volunteer shortly after that, and Trudy joined us in the 1990s.
Rev. Beryl Gibson
Fr. Beryl Gibson of the Diocese of Salina died on 26 February 2022. He completed his program at Sacred Heart in 1996 and was ordained to the priesthood on May 18 of that year.
Rev. Thomas Mescall
Former judge turned priest, Thomas Mescall, dies at 74 (December 9, 1947 – February 1, 2022). Mescall attended Sacred Heart School of Theology in Wisconsin and was ordained in 2004 at Mundelein Seminary in Illinois at the age of 56. to read his obituary, click here.
Rev. Tom Novak SDS
Father Thomas Novak, SDS passed away on January 29, 2022. He was a former faculty member at Sacred Heart. Father Tom (formerly Father Aquinas) was 89 years of age and had been professed as a Salvatorian for 68 years; he was in his 62nd year of priesthood.
Rev. Andrew L. Buczyna
Fr. Andrew L. Buczyna passed away on November 29, 2021. Andrew received his BA and Master degrees in social work along with his Mdiv and became an ordained priest in 1987. To view his obituary, click here.
Rev. Thomas Botheroyd
Reverend Thomas J. Botheroyd, age 74, retired Pastor of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Lombard, died peacefully November 29, 2021 surrounded by Little Sisters of the Poor. To read his obituary, click here.
Ms. Mariane Wheeler
Mariane Wheeler passed away in October 2022. Mariane worked in the maintenance department as the gardener at Sacred Heart.
Br. John Monek, SCJ
On September 27, Br. John Monek, SCJ, died following several months in home hospice care. An obituary is posted here.
Rev. David T. Link
In 2003, Fr. David Link entered Sacred Heart School of Theology in Hales Corners, Wisconsin. He was ordained to priesthood in the Diocese of Gary, Indiana, on June 7, 2011, at the age of 71. As a priest, he dedicated himself to prison ministry, serving those incarcerated in the seven prisons of Northern Indiana.
Rev. John Yockey
Fr. John Yockey, 77, of Milwaukee died July 28, 2021. He was a Sacred Heart faculty member from 1981-1983. A memorial Mass will be held at St. Jerome Catholic on Saturday, August, 14th. To view his obituary, click here.
Ms. Shirley Hess
Shirley Hess passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2022. Shirley volunteered at Sacred Heart for many years.
Rev. Thomas Dieter
Fr. Thomas Dieter of Seminole, FL., passed away April 28, 2021. Fr. Thomas Dieter was an Alumnus of SHSST. He was ordained a Deacon in the late fall of 1981. To view his obituary, click here: https://www.legacy.com/obi…/tampabaytimes/obituary.aspx…
Please keep his loved ones in your prayers.
Rev. Dale Maxfield
Fr. Dale Maxfield, 68, of New Baden and formerly of Waterloo, Fairmont City, Radom, Scheller, Centralia, and Sandoval, died Friday, April 16, 2021 at his residence. He was a Sacred Heart Alumnus. To view his obituary, click here.
Rev. Kevin Gordon
Fr. Kevin M. Gordon passed away peacefully on March 11, 2021 at his home. To read his obituary, click here.
Rev. Bob Tucker, SCJ
Slightly after 1:00 pm on January 23, Fr. Bob Tucker, SCJ, died. He was 68. Here is a link to a video tribute to Fr. Robert Tucker, SCJ created by the Priests of the Sacred Heart (Dehonians).
Rev. Thomas Brundage
Fr. Thomas Brundage, 58, died on January 15, 2021. He is a former adjunct faculty member at Sacred Heart. His obituary can be viewed here.
Msgr. Michael Yarbrough
Msgr. Michael Yarbrough, 75, died on January 13, 2021 of COVID-19-related illness and other health concerns. He is a former member of the Priests of the Sacred Heart and earned his M.Div at Sacred Heart in 1979. His obituary can be viewed here.
Fr. Steve Malkiewicz, OFM
Fr. Steve Malkiewicz, O.F.M., 78, died on January 07, 2021 after falling victim to the COVID-19 virus. He served in the SHSST Formation Department from 2011-2018. His obituary can be viewed here.
Sr. Roseann Wagner
Sister Roseann Wagner, 86, died November 24, 2020. She served as spiritual director, music, instructor, and associate director of liturgical music from 1981-2004. Our condolences to her community, the School Sisters of St. Francis, and in particular her blood sister, Sr. Mary Jane Wagner SSSF. Her obituary can be viewed here.
Rev. Marty Pable, OFM Cap.
Fr. Marty Pable, 89, died on November 19, 2020. He served as a faculty member at Sacred Heart Seminary and School of Theology for many years. His obituary can be viewed here.
Rev. Bernard Green SDS
Fr. Bernard Green SDS died on November 9, 2020 in Hartshill (Great Britain). He was a member of the US Province of the Salvatorians and primarily taught pastoral counseling and pastoral courses at Sacred Heart Seminary and School of Theology from 1983-1987.
Deacon Leon Zalewski
Deacon Leon, 89, died on October 28, 2020. He received his MA degree from Sacred Heart in 1999. Please keep Deacon Leon, his wife, Joan, and his family in your prayers. His obituary can be viewed here.
Rev. David W. Sedlock
Fr. David W. Sedlock, 64, of Gwinn, passed away peacefully on Friday, Oct. 23, 2020. Fr. Sedlock earned a master of divinity degree at Sacred Heart in 1990. His obituary can be viewed here.
Joanne E. Kriva
Joanne E. Kriva, 86, of Woodbury, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2020. She earned her master’s degree in Theology from Sacred Heart in 1999. Her obituary can be viewed here.
Rev. Jess Anthony Testa
Fr. Jess Anthony Testa, 82, died on September 30, 2020. He earned his M.Div. degree from Sacred Heart in 1988. His obituary can be viewed here.
Rev. Angelo Sanchez CSsR
Fr. Angelo Sanchez CSsR, 74, died on September 13, 2020 in the Dominican Republic. He graduated with his M.Div. degree from Sacred Heart in 1992.
Rev. Kendal Faulk
Fr. Kendal Faulk, 62, died peacefully on August 20, 2020. He graduated from Sacred Heart in 2010. His obituary can be viewed here.
Rev. Arley T. Downie
Fr. Arley T. Downie, 88, passed away on Sunday August 2, 2020 in Rock Island, Illinois. He was a 1988 graduate from Sacred Heart.
His obituary can be viewed here.
Debb Kosut
Debbie Kosut, 68, passed away on July 19, 2020 after a long journey with cancer. She worked in the Pastoral Formation Department, directed the volunteer program, ran the visitor center, and helped in many ways until she retired from Sacred Heart in 2018. Her obituary can be viewed here.
Rev. Robert E. Keane
Fr. Keane, 95, passed away on July 6, 2020 surrounded by family. Fr. Keane graduated from Sacred Heart in 1978. His obituary can be viewed here.
Sister Ann McKean, CSA
Sister Ann McKean, CSA, formerly Sister Corona, died peacefully at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin on April 11, 2020. She was a faculty member at Sacred Heart for five years. Her obituary can be viewed here.
Sr. Elizabeth Marie Hoell SSND
Sr. Elizabeth Marie Hoell SSND, 87, passed away on March 26, 2020. She was a member of our formation department faculty for a number of years. Please remember her in your and the School Sisters of Notre Dame in your prayers. Her obituary can be viewed here.
Rev. Rick Eldred
Father Rick, 70, passed away at 2:49 a.m. Wednesday, March 25 after dealing with several health issues. To view his obituary, click here.
Rev. John P. Carberry
Fr. John Carberry died on January 21, 2020. He was a Sacred Heart alumnus from the class of 1980. His obituary can be viewed here.
Rev. Tan Van Tran
Fr. Tan Van Tran, 62, passed away on December 10, 2019. He received his M.Div. degree from Sacred Heart in 1992. His obituary can be viewed here.
Rev. Andrew Marthaler
Fr. Andrew Marthaler, 86, passed away on December 13, 2019. He graduated from Sacred Heart in 1988. His obituary can be viewed here.
Rev. Paul Kelly, SCJ
Fr. Paul, a member of the Priests of the Sacred Heart, died on Friday, October 26, 2018 after a long illness. He was 68 years old. He professed vows inn 1970 and was ordained in 1977. He was a member of the Spiritual Formation program at Sacred Heart Seminary and School of Theology. His obituary can be viewed here. You can also read more about Fr. Kelly here.
