Students visited a memorial set up in Damen Student Center following Schmidt's Oct. 9 death. (Kayla Tanada / The Phoenix)
Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, BVM, passed away Oct. 9 at the age of 106, The Phoenix reported. Read coverage on her wake, visitation, memorial service and reception here.
Schmidt’s jacket was displayed on a table in Damen Student Center for students to visit after her death Oct. 9. (Kayla Tanada / The Phoenix).Schmidt’s customized shoes were put on display for students in Damen Student Center, where her office was located before her retirement. (Kayla Tanada / The Phoenix).A cardboard cutout of Schmidt stood next to the table in Damen Student Center. (Kayla Tanada / The Phoenix).Photos of Schmidt in her classic maroon and gold scarf decorated the table in Damen Student Center. (Kayla Tanada / The Phoenix).Schmidt’s customized shoes were put on display for students in Damen Student Center, where her office was located before her retirement. (Kayla Tanada / The Phoenix).Pins, flowers and bobbleheads adorned the table in Damen Student Center set up to memorialize Schmidt. (Kayla Tanada / The Phoenix).Students visited a memorial set up in Damen Student Center following Schmidt’s Oct. 9 death. (Kayla Tanada / The Phoenix)Police officers escorted Schmidt’s hearse off campus after the conclusion of her funeral service Oct. 15. (Lilli Malone / The Phoenix).Students lean out of the first floor of Mundelein mid-lesson to catch a glimpse of Schmidt’s hearse driving away after her funeral mass Oct. 15. (Lilli Malone / The Phoenix).Bells rang out from Madonna Della Strada Chapel Oct. 14 and 15 in honors of the late nun. (Lilli Malone / The Phoenix).Students line up outside of Madonna Della Strada Chapel to attend visitation of Schmidt Oct. 14. (Lilli Malone / The Phoenix).Students line up outside of Madonna Della Strada Chapel to attend visitation of Schmidt Oct. 14. (Lilli Malone / The Phoenix).
Kayla Tanada is a fourth-year studying English and Secondary Education and is originally from the suburbs of Chicago. This is her second year as The Loyola Phoenix Photo Editor. In her free time, Kayla enjoys taking photos, reading, thrifting, exploring Chicago with her friends, and spending time with her cat.
Lilli Malone, a senior, is the Editor-in-Chief of The Phoenix and has written for the paper since the first week of her freshman year. She is studying journalism, criminal justice and political science. She was previously on the news team of The Phoenix and has contributed to local newspapers such as The Daily Herald and Block Club Chicago. Originally from Columbus, Ohio, Malone enjoys staring longingly out over Lake Michigan and pigeon-watching with her roommates.
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