Overview
- The funeral Mass was held Thursday at Madonna della Strada Chapel with hundreds in attendance, livestreams for overflow viewers, a community reception at the Damen Student Center, and a private burial.
- Speakers including Sister Mary Ann Zollmann, Rev. Michael Garanzini, and President Mark Reed emphasized her “mighty kindness” and enduring presence as “the heart of Loyola.”
- Athletics figures served as pallbearers or attended, including coach Drew Valentine, athletic director Steve Watson, Hall of Famer Allan Norville, assistant Keith Clemons, and former coach Porter Moser.
- Sister Jean died Oct. 9 at 106 after a lifetime at Mundelein and Loyola, serving as men’s basketball chaplain since 1994 with pregame prayers, scouting reports, and personal messages to players.
- A wake and visitation Wednesday drew long lines of students, alumni, and public officials such as Gov. J.B. Pritzker, underscoring the breadth of her impact on the community.