(1923-2024)

When and where my life is over, I hope and pray that I will be ready for that last appointment.

For Sister Miriam Joseph Lekan, who put that sentence in her autobiography, her “last appointment” came on November 23, 2024, at the age of 101 and after a rich, joy-filled life full of ministry to others.

Josephine Bernadette Lekan was born on April 10, 1923, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Joseph and Frances (Perko) Lekan. Joseph and Frances were both born in a region of Austria which later became part of Yugoslavia and is now the country of Slovenia. They emigrated to America in the early part of the 20th Century and settled in Cleveland, where they met. Joseph worked in a steel mill, while Frances was a domestic worker.

The couple married in 1908, and two years later welcomed their first child, Joseph Jr. Eleven more children followed: twins Cy and Matt, Frank, Frances, John, Marie, Rosalie, Josephine, Louis, Angela (known as Pat), and Anthony.
 

Read more about Sister Miriam (PDF)

Memorial gifts may be made to Adrian Dominican Sisters, 1257 East Siena Heights Drive, Adrian, MI, 49221. 

Sister's Memorial Card (PDF)

Vigil and Funeral Recordings

Recording of Sister Miriam Joseph's Vigil Service - After clicking the link, download the recording by right-clicking on the video choosing "Save video as." Worship Aid (PDF)

Recording of Sister Miriam Joseph's Funeral Mass - After clicking the link, download the recording by right-clicking on the video choosing "Save video as." Worship Aid (PDF)

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