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Issue of March 30, 2003
Fr. John Reinke
Loyola chancellor-pianist
Jesuit Father John Reinke, 87, died Feb. 26. A native of Kentucky, he entered the Chicago Province Jesuit novitiate in 1932 and was ordained a priest in 1945
His principal appointments as a Jesuit included administrative positions in Jesuit high schools and colleges. In 1965 he was appointed president at Loyola Academy.
He developed an annual fund and endowment that have helped Loyola remain on sound financial footing for the past 35 years. He also started the annual Ramble fundraiser, which regularly nets more than $300,000 for the school.
Father Reinke was instrumental in creating the Jesuit Secondary Education Association, which has since become a national association offering critical support to the 46 Jesuit high schools nationwide.
He returned to Loyola University in 1975 and was elected chancellor from 1976-1986.
Father Reinke was also an accomplished pianist. A close friend of Bob Hope and his wife Dolores, he once played the piano in their home. As a young Jesuit he wrote and arranged music with Jesuit Father Daniel Lord for musical pageants and Jesuit events.
He performed four times with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, becoming the first priest to solo with a major symphony orchestra.
Fr. Albert Bull
Military chaplain
Father Albert Bull, 87, a priest of the Archdiocese of Chicago and a retired army chaplain died March 6. A native of Chicago’s northwest side, he graduated from Quigley Preparatory Seminary and St. Mary of the Lake Seminary, Mundelein.
He was assistant pastor at St Bernardine Parish, Forest Park, for six years after his ordination in 1941. He served in the same capacity at St Ailbe for one year in 1948 and at St. Raphael for three years, beginning in 1949, before becoming a U.S. Army chaplain in 1951.
Father Bull began his military career at Ft. Campbell, Kentucky. He was stationed three times in Germany during the mid-1950s-early 1960s. He was also stationed in Korea (1952) and in Vietnam (1964). Other military assignments included Fort Benning, Georgia, and the Presidio in San Francisco.
Father Bull retired as a military chaplain in 1971 and from all active ministry in 1987. He continued to assist in parishes in the Archdiocese of Phoenix following his retirement.
Fr. Michael O’Brien
educator
Cleric of Saint Viator Father Michael Joseph O’Brien, 82, died March 20. A native of Dunlap, Iowa, he professed his final vows as a Viatorian in 1945 and was ordained a priest in 1948 in Sioux City, Iowa.
In the Chicago area, he taught at Loyola University (1956-60), then was assigned to the Evanston Viatorian Seminary as director and regent.
He later returned to Loyola University (1966-86), and then served as chaplain at St. Joseph Retirement Home in Palatine (1986-87).
Sgt. Philip O'Reilly
chicago police sergeant
Chicago Police Sergeant Philip O'Reilly died on duty March 16 in a car accident. He attended Quigley North and Niles College seminaries. He has been on the Chicago Police Department for 16 years.
He was the parent of two children, ages 7 and 5, and stepfather to his wife Bethany’s four children ranging in ages from 15-28. He is also survived by three sisters and five brothers, including Archdiocese of Chicago priest Father Gerald O'Reilly.
Sr. M. Florentine Franklin
Served in medical field
Sister of Mercy Mary Florentine Franklin 91, died March 17. She had been a religious for 68 years. A Chicago native, she served in the medical field. She ministered at Mercy Hospital, Mother of Mercy Novitiate and McAuley High School, all in Chicago.
Sr. Marialein Lorenz
Teacher
Sinsinawa Dominican Sister Marialein Lorenz, 89, died Feb. 23. She made her final religious profession in 1941. She was a high school teacher and librarian for 29 years.
In the Archdiocese of Chicago, she served at St. Thomas the Apostle High School, Chicago (1951-52); and Queen of Peace High School, Burbank (1963-67). She also worked in the periodical department of the library at Rosary College, River Forest (1967-68).
Sr. Ann Kathleen Fisher
Educator
Adrian Dominican Sister Ann Kathleen Fisher, 88, died March 13. She was in the 68th year of her religious profession. She ministered in education in several states and in the Bahamas for 44 years. She taught at Queen of Angels School, Chicago, from 1943 to 45.
Sr. Blanche Cole
Teacher
Sinsinawa Dominican Sister Blanche Cole, 94, died March 11. A Chicago native, she made her final religious profession in 1947. She served as an elementary teacher for 35 years in several states. In the Archdiocese of Chicago, she taught at St. Vincent Ferrer School, River Forest (1970-73). She continued to work as a support member at St. Vincent Ferrer until 1976. She then served at St. Giles School until 1979.
Sr. Marie Anthony Majesky
Teacher
Sinsinawa Dominican Sister Marie Anthony Majesky, 83, died March 11. She made her final religious profession in 1942. She was a high school business teacher for 21 years and an elementary teacher for 28 years. In the Archdiocese of Chicago, she taught first grade at Visitation School (1939-53), and later taught business education at the same school (1969-71).
Sr. Ann Louise Tatreau
Educator
Adrian Dominican Sister Ann Louise Tatreau, 92, died March 10. She was in the 73rd year of her religious profession in the Adrian Dominican Congregation. She ministered in education for 39 years in several states. In the Archdiocese of Chicago, she taught at St. Clare of Montefalco (1928-29) and St. Rita (1958-62).
Sr. Frances Cabrini Fritsch
Teacher
Sinsinawa Dominican Sister Frances Cabrini Fritsch, 79, died March 2. She enlisted in the Navy and served for four years at Great Lakes Naval Base. She then entered the novitiate in Sinsinawa and made her final profession in 1952. She served as a teacher for 29 years. In the Archdiocese of Chicago, she taught at Visitation School (1956-61).
Sr. Marialein Lorenz
Teacher
Sinsinawa Dominican Sister Marialein Lorenz, 89, died Feb. 23. She made her final religious profession in 1941. She was a high school teacher and librarian for 29 years.
In the Archdiocese of Chicago, she served at St. Thomas the Apostle High School, Chicago (1951-52); and Queen of Peace High School, Burbank (1963-67). She also worked in the periodical department of the library at Rosary College, River Forest (1967-68).
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