Sister Marilyn Fischer, S.F.P.
Sister Marilyn Fischer, S.F.P. age 74, of New York, NY died unexpectedly in her home in Manhattan on Monday, May 9, 2011. She was born on May 23, 1936 in Quincy, IL, the daughter of Frank C. & Marie E. (Mennel) Fischer. She attended St. Mary Elementary School and Notre Dame High School. She and her family were active members of St. Mary Catholic Church. Sr. Marilyn entered the Franciscan Sisters of the Poor in 1958. She served as a nursing instructor at St. Elizabeth School of Nursing in Dayton, OH. Recognizing her leadership potential, she was asked to serve her religious family in preparing young women to become members of the Congregation. In 1976, Sr. Marilyn became a member of the Franciscan Sisters of the Poor Leadership Team serving four years as a counselor and eight as the Minster General. She also served on the Boards of the SFP Health System, the SFP Foundation and Changing our World, Inc.
Sister Marilyn is survived by:
SIBLINGS: Cynthia Fischer of Quincy; Judy Caspermeyer and her husband George of Quincy; Denny Fischer and his wife Mona of Quincy; Ronald Fischer and his wife Jackie of Springfield, & Steve Fischer and his wife Patty of Altoona, IA;
A SISTER-IN-LAW: Mary Fischer of Quincy
Numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and other relatives also survive.
Sister Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents, a brother Alan C. Fischer and a nephew, Jerome Fischer.
A Memorial mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, May 18, 2011 at 11:00 Am in St. Francis Catholic Church by Rev. James Wheeler, OFM. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM until the time of the services on Wednesday at the Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Francis Catholic Church, Quincy Notre Dame, or to the Franciscan Sisters of the Poor Foundation, Inc., 708 Third Avenue Suite 1858, New York, NY 10017. The Duker & Haugh Funeral Home is in charge of the local arrangements.
My most sincere condolences to all of the family. Would certainly like to make it to Quincy on Wednesday for the services but will be unable to do so. Will attend Mass here in Marion, will pray for her and the rest of us. Was looking forward to seeing Marilyn in July. She was always so positive and cheerful. We had some really great times. She will certaily be missed. Sincerely, Catherine
So sorry to hear of Marilyn’s unexpected death. I was a classmate of Marilyn’s at Notre Dame, and will keep her & the family in my prayers.
Bo and I send our deep sympathy to all of Marilyn’s family. She was a year ahead of us Notre Dame High School. We always admired her. I went to St. Mary School of Nursing, a year behind her, again, she was a model nurse for all of us. Thru Mary, Alan and Catherine Howe Neuman we kept abreast of her many accomplishments.
My mom played cards with Cynthia, so she, too, kept us in the know about Marilyn.
She served God and His people so well. May she rest in peace and enjoy the fruits of her labors.
Bo and Judy Broemmel
To the family….what a special lady, what a beautiful Bride of the Lord and what happiness Marilyn must now be enjoying in the presence of her God. How blessed you are to have had her among you and may you all take comfort in her life lived to perfection. Bless you all in this time of loss.