Sister Ann Marie Seitz

Sister Ann Marie Seitz, age 96 of Oshkosh, a Sister of the Sorrowful Mother, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2009 in the Franciscan Courts. Sister lived a long and fruitful life in the vineyard of the Lord. On December 12, 1912 she was born in Oberweiling, Germany, the daughter of Anton and Barbara (Achhammer) Seitz. Sister was the oldest of 13 children. She entered the convent on October 15, 1932 in Abenberg, Germany, and was invested on August 12, 1933 in Rome, Italy. When invested, Sister received the name of Mary Friedburga of the Sacred Host, but in 1966 she changed her name to Ann Marie. In 1934 she traveled to the United States with several other Sisters to the Motherhouse in Milwaukee. She took her First Vows on August 12, 1935, Renewal of Vows on August 12, 1938 and her Final Vows in 1940. Sister celebrated her Silver Jubilee in 1957, her Golden Jubilee in 1980, her 60th Jubilee in 1992 and her Diamond Jubilee in 2005. Sister ministered as a surgical nurse at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Wabasha, MN from 1935 to 1946, then again from 1966 to 1970 and finally from 1983 to 1999. She also served at St. Michael Hospital in Stevens Point from 1946 to 1956. Her last hospital at which she served was Holy Family Hospital in Estherville, IA from 1970 to 1975. Sister retired to SSM Franciscan Courts in Oshkosh in October, 1999, where hse enjoyed gardening and working with flowers. Sister Ann Marie will be remembered as a caring, gentle and loving person, who had a delightful sense of humor. She suffered much in her last years on this earth, but she always wanted to respond with patience. She was graceful as she accepted every pain which God sent her. Sister was most appreciative for anything a person would do for her, and always thanked them with a word or a smile. Sister passed away quietly and peacefully on Friday, as her fellow Sisters were praying with and for her. Homecoming for Sister Ann Marie will be at 4:00 p.m., Monday, May 18, 2009 in the Chapel of Franciscan Courts, 865 S. Westhaven Drive, Oshkosh, and a Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m, Tuesday, May 19, 2009 in the Chapel of Franciscan Courts, with Rev. Fr. William Kuhr as celebrant. Burial will take place in Riverside Cemetery, Oshkosh. Please remember Sister in your prayers. May she rest in the peace of God. Fiss & Bills-Poklasny Funeral Home 865 S. Westhaven Drive 920-235-1170