(1934-2026)

Sister Marie Rose Bauer, formerly known as Sister Ann Jeanine, died on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at the Dominican Life Center in Adrian, Michigan. She was 91 years of age and in the 72nd year of her religious profession in the Adrian Dominican Congregation.

Sister was born in Port Huron, Michigan, to John F. and Marie Rose (Kern) Bauer. She graduated from St. Stephen High School in Port Huron and received a bachelor’s degree in history from Siena Heights College (University) in Adrian.

Sister ministered for more than 29 years in elementary education in Detroit and Port Huron, Michigan, giving 23 years of service to St. Joseph Parish in Port Huron. She also ministered for 10 years in education in Chicago. She became a resident of the Dominican Life Center in 1998.

Sister Marie Rose was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Elizabeth Flynn; and two brothers, John Jr. and Robert. Sister is survived by a brother, Joe Bauer (Betsy), other loving family members, and her Adrian Dominican Sisters.

Visitation will be held from 6:30 to 7:00 pm on Monday, January 12, 2026, in the gathering space of St. Catherine Chapel. The Vigil Prayer will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, January 12, 2026, in St. Catherine Chapel. A Funeral Mass will be offered in St. Catherine Chapel at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. Prayers of Committal will be held in the Congregation Cemetery. 

Those not attending services in person are welcome to participate via live stream at https://adriandominicans.org/Live-Stream.

Memorial gifts may be made to Adrian Dominican Sisters, 1257 East Siena Heights Drive, Adrian, MI, 49221. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Anderson-Marry Funeral Home, Adrian.

Sister's Memorial Card (PDF)

Vigil and Funeral Recordings

Note: To view recordings with closed captioning, they must be viewed on our public video library rather than through the links below.

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

LEFT: Marie Rose at 8 months. MIDDLE LEFT: Marie Rose in fourth grade. MIDDLE RIGHT: The Bauer family, back row, from left, Marie Rose (mother), Liz, Marie Rose, John (father), and John (brother); Bob, middle; and Joe, front, 1953. 

LEFT: Sister Ann Jeanine Bauer, right, with Sister Helen Joseph Kosal on a home visit. MIDDLE: Sister Marie Rose takes some time to enjoy crocheting. RIGHT: Sisters Marie Rose Bauer, left, and Catherine Innes.

LEFT: Sister Marie Rose with, from left, her grand niece Lisa, her niece Anne Marie Lam, and her grand niece Holly. RIGHT: Sisters Beverly Bobola, left, and Marie Rose Bauer, August 22, 2013.

Members of the 2013 Diamond Jubilee December Reception Crowd are: back row, from left, Sisters Joan Schroeder, Margaret Ann Roggenbuck, Marie Rose Bauer, Attracta Kelly (Prioress), Dorothy Guettler, Janet Wright, and Carol Fleming; middle row, from left, Sisters Margaret Marie Ringel, Frances Wetzel, Janice Scholl, Patricia Ann McKee, Patricia Sporer, Pauline Richter, and Barbara Chenicek; and front row, from left, Sisters Joan Mary Dwyer, Josephine Gaugier, Margarita Rúiz, Mary Vianne Bayus, Lorraine Brennan, Mary E. Waldron, and Mary Cullen.

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