Overview

• The university announced her death Thursday at age 106, and no cause was disclosed.
• She joined Loyola’s staff in 1991 after work at Mundelein College and began supporting the men’s basketball team in 1994 as an academic adviser before serving as chaplain.
• Her national profile soared during Loyola’s 2018 Final Four run, and she remained a visible supporter during later NCAA Tournament appearances.
• Health issues prompted her retirement in August, though the school said she continued as an adviser in her final months.
• Loyola’s president and the BVM order praised her decades of mentorship and ministry; memorial and visitation plans will be shared in the coming days.