In Memory Of
Sister Virginia Churas
1924
2022
Sister Virginia Churas
January 25, 1924 — October 21, 2022
Sister Virginia Churas, OSF, age 98, a member of the Sisters of St. Francis of the Holy Cross died Friday, October 21, at Woodside Lutheran Homes in Green Bay.
The former Florence Mary Churas was born on January 25,1924 in the Town of Belmont, Wis., to the late Dominic and Clementina (Zyechowska) Churas, immigrants from Lithuania and Poland. She entered the convent in 1942, professed her vows in 1945, and celebrated her 75th anniversary in 2018.
Sister Virginia worked at the McCormick Memorial Home in Allouez and the Chapel in Robinsonville (now known as the Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help), where she cared for the children's needs, worked in the kitchen and helped with other housework. She was a homemaker at Holy Cross, Mishicot, and was known for her hospitality, thoughtfulness, and grateful heart.
Once Sister Virginia moved to St. Francis Convent she helped out by driving Sisters to various appointments; helped with housework and grounds keeping; played the organ for Mass; used her artistic talent to create beautiful arrangements from the greens and blossoms from the convent yard. She loved the outdoors and enjoyed watching the birds and listening to their beautiful songs.
Sister Virginia had a deep devotion to our Blessed Mother. Prayer was the most important element in her life. She loved to smile at others and would say "You can't buy a smile".
Survivors include the Sisters of St. Francis of the Holy Cross and Associates; her nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Preceding her in death were her parents, Dominic and Clementina; brothers: Lewis, Carl and Antone; sisters: Evelyn Hanson, Rose Smith, and Julia Churas; and her sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law.
Friends may call at St. Francis Convent, 3110 Nicolet Drive, Green Bay for Visitation on Tuesday, October 25, at 6:00pm. A Vigil Prayer Service will be at 7:00 pm. Visitation for Sister Virginia will continue on Wednesday, October 26, at Holy Cross Church, 3009 Bay Settlement Road, from 9:30am until the Funeral Mass at 10:30am with Reverend Dean Dombroski officiating. Burial will be in the St. Francis Convent Cemetery.
The Sisters of St. Francis and the family of Sister Virginia wish to express their gratitude to the nursing staff at St. Francis Convent and the staff at Woodside Lutheran Home for their loving care and support.
The former Florence Mary Churas was born on January 25,1924 in the Town of Belmont, Wis., to the late Dominic and Clementina (Zyechowska) Churas, immigrants from Lithuania and Poland. She entered the convent in 1942, professed her vows in 1945, and celebrated her 75th anniversary in 2018.
Sister Virginia worked at the McCormick Memorial Home in Allouez and the Chapel in Robinsonville (now known as the Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help), where she cared for the children's needs, worked in the kitchen and helped with other housework. She was a homemaker at Holy Cross, Mishicot, and was known for her hospitality, thoughtfulness, and grateful heart.
Once Sister Virginia moved to St. Francis Convent she helped out by driving Sisters to various appointments; helped with housework and grounds keeping; played the organ for Mass; used her artistic talent to create beautiful arrangements from the greens and blossoms from the convent yard. She loved the outdoors and enjoyed watching the birds and listening to their beautiful songs.
Sister Virginia had a deep devotion to our Blessed Mother. Prayer was the most important element in her life. She loved to smile at others and would say "You can't buy a smile".
Survivors include the Sisters of St. Francis of the Holy Cross and Associates; her nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Preceding her in death were her parents, Dominic and Clementina; brothers: Lewis, Carl and Antone; sisters: Evelyn Hanson, Rose Smith, and Julia Churas; and her sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law.
Friends may call at St. Francis Convent, 3110 Nicolet Drive, Green Bay for Visitation on Tuesday, October 25, at 6:00pm. A Vigil Prayer Service will be at 7:00 pm. Visitation for Sister Virginia will continue on Wednesday, October 26, at Holy Cross Church, 3009 Bay Settlement Road, from 9:30am until the Funeral Mass at 10:30am with Reverend Dean Dombroski officiating. Burial will be in the St. Francis Convent Cemetery.
The Sisters of St. Francis and the family of Sister Virginia wish to express their gratitude to the nursing staff at St. Francis Convent and the staff at Woodside Lutheran Home for their loving care and support.
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