(1934-2026)

Sister Mary Vianne Bayus, baptized Therese Bayus, died on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at the Dominican Life Center in Adrian, Michigan. She was 92 years of age and in the 72nd year of her religious profession in the Adrian Dominican Congregation.

Sister Vianne was born in North Branch, Michigan, to Stephen and Viola (Schutz) Bayus. She graduated from St. Clement High School in Center Line, Michigan, and received a bachelor’s degree in English from Siena Heights College (University) in Adrian.

Sister ministered in elementary education for 30 years in Detroit, Dearborn, and Adrian, Michigan, and in Cleveland, Ohio. She was a nurse’s aide for almost eight years in Detroit and Trenton, Michigan, and a volunteer physical therapist assistant for seven years at Maria Health Care Center (Dominican Life Center) in Adrian. Sister became a resident of the Dominican Life Center in 1995.

Sister Vianne is survived by a sister, Pauline Bayus Zott; other loving family members; and her Adrian Dominican Sisters. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Paul Bayus; and an aunt, Sister Jane Edward Schutz, also an Adrian Dominican Sister.

Visitation will be held from 6:30 to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, in the gathering space of St. Catherine Chapel. The Vigil Prayer will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, in St. Catherine Chapel. A Funeral Mass will be offered in St. Catherine Chapel at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 4, 2026. Prayers of Committal will be held in the Congregation Cemetery. 

Those not attending services in person are welcome to participate via livestream 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 Services, 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 Vianne'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 Vianne's Funeral Mass - After clicking the link, download the recording by right-clicking on the video choosing "Save video as." Worship Aid (PDF)

 

LEFT: Therese, left, with her friend Mary. MIDDLE LEFT: Therese (Sister Vianne), as a postulant, with her grandmother Anna, 1953. MIDDLE RIGHT: Therese (the future Sister Mary Vianne), as a postulant. 

LEFT: Sister Mary Vianne at Montessori Children’s House, where she ministered from 1985 to 1988. RIGHT: Members of the Holy Spirit Crowd, 2015, are: back row, from left, Sisters Pauline Richter, Janet Wright, Dorothy Guettler, Mary E. Waldron, and Joan Schroeder, and front row from left, Sisters Mary Vianne Bayus, Josephine Gaugier, and Joan Mary Dwyer.

LEFT: Stephen and Viola Bayus, parents of Sister Mary Vianne. RIGHT: From left, Polly (blood sister), Sister Jane Edward Schutz (aunt) and Sister Mary Vianne Bayus.

Members of the 2013 Diamond Jubilee, December 1953 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, Francez 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 Ruiz, Mary Vianne Bayus (seated), Lorraine Brennan, Mary E. Waldron, and Mary Cullen. 

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(1937-2026)

Sister Anneliese Sinnott, baptized Cecilia Sinnott, died on Monday, March 30, 2026, at the Dominican Life Center in Adrian. She was 88 years of age and in the 70th year of her religious profession in the Adrian Dominican Congregation. 

Sister Anneliese was born in Chicago to William and Anna (Haack) Sinnott. She graduated from Aquinas High School in Chicago and received a bachelor’s degree in applied music from Siena Heights College (University) in Adrian; a master’s degree in musical education from DePaul University in Chicago; a master’s degree in religious studies from the University of Detroit; a Master of Divinity degree in theology from SS. Cyril and Methodius Seminary in Orchard Lake, Michigan; and a doctorate in systematic theology from Katholieke University in Leuven, Belgium. 

Sister Anneliese ministered for almost 17 years teaching music in schools in Rockford and Chicago, Illinois. Later, she was Associate Dean for four years at SS. Cyril and Methodius Seminary; served in several capacities for a total of 21 years at Marygrove College in Detroit, including as Director of Pastoral Ministry; and ministered for 29 years as a professor, dean, and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Ecumenical Theological Seminary in Detroit.

She also served for five years as chair of the board for the Dominican Center for Religious Development (now the Dominican Center: Spirituality in Mission) in Farmington Hills, Michigan, and served the Congregation for two years as director of formation. Sister became a resident of the Dominican Life Center in Adrian in 2025.

Sister Anneliese was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Ronald. She is survived by other loving family members and her Adrian Dominican Sisters.

Prayers of Committal will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, in St. Catherine Chapel. A Vigil Service will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 9, 2026 in St. Catherine Chapel. The Memorial Mass will be in St. Catherine Chapel at 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 10, 2026. Those who are 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 Services, 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 Anneliese'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 Anneliese's Funeral Mass - After clicking the link, download the recording by right-clicking on the video choosing "Save video as." Worship Aid (PDF)

 

LEFT: Cecilia, the future Sister Anneliese, circa 1940. MIDDLE LEFT: Young Sinnott siblings, Cecilia and Ronald.

LEFT: Adrian Dominican Sisters who studied theology at SS. Cyril and Methodius Seminary, Orchard Lake, Michigan, circa 1973, are, from left, Sisters Mary Tardiff, Anneliese Sinnott, Mary Catherine Nolan, and Joan Delaplane. RIGHT: Members of the 1995 Gate of Heaven Community in Detroit are, back row, from left, Sisters Arlene Kosmatka and Cheryl Liske, and front row, from left, Sisters Anneliese Sinnott, Rosemarie Kieffer, and Nancyann Turner. 

LEFT: Sisters Anneliese Sinnott, left, and Nadine Foley, with Ophelia the camel during the 2012 Holy Land Armchair Pilgrimage. RIGHT: Members of the Congregation’s Constitution Committee were, from left, Sisters Anneliese Sinnott, Miriam Mullins, Nadine Foley, Teresa Disch, and Mary Tardiff.

Playing in the Bell Choir during the 2002 Gathering were, back row, from left, Sisters Carol Bollin, Sarajane Seaver, and Sara Fairbanks, and front row, from left, Sisters Mary Frances Fleischaker, Anneliese Sinnott, Catherine Ormond Olds, Lorraine Réaume, and Sheila N. Flynn.

Members of the 2015 Diamond Jubilee December Crowd are: back row, from left, Sisters Rosalie Esquerra, Kathleen Waters, Norine Burns, Molly Nicholson, Sheila Delaney, and Nancyann Turner; third row, from left, Sisters Leontia Cooney, Barbara Long, Margaret Manners, Mary Kastens, and Joan Leo Kehn; second row, from left, Sisters Mary Hemmen, Anneliese Sinnott, Joan Mary, Jo Ann Lucas, and Elizabeth Gibbons; and front row, from left, Sisters Esther Ortega, Marilyn Uline, Arlene Seckel, Ann Ziemba, and Jovanna Stein. 

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(1932-2026)

Sister Mary White, formerly known as Sister Mary Stephen, died on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at the Dominican Life Center in Adrian. She was 93 years of age and in the 74th year of her religious profession: 51 years in the Dominican Sisters of Edmonds, Washington, and in her 23rd year in the Adrian Dominican Congregation after the Edmonds and Adrian congregations merged in 2003.

Sister Mary was born in Montevideo, Minnesota, to Henry and Frances (Jahn) White. She graduated from Holy Angels Academy in Seattle, Washington. She went on to receive a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in natural science, both from Seattle University, and a Master of Religious Education degree from Fort Wright College in Spokane, Washington.

Sister spent 19 years ministering in education and 26 years in various other ministries in Seattle, Spokane, Aberdeen, Everett, and Edmonds, Washington; Miles City, Montana; and Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. These included five years as the coordinator of Bible study groups at St. Alphonsus in Seattle and three years at Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Everett. She also ministered for nine years as the director of the Dominican Reflection Center in Edmonds. She became a resident of the Dominican Life Center in Adrian in 2008.

Sister Mary was preceded in death by two brothers, Paul White and Rev. David White. She is survived by a sister, Laura Jezik; other loving family members and friends; and her Adrian Dominican Sisters.

Prayers of Committal will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, March 27, 2026, in St. Catherine Chapel. A Vigil Service for Sister Mary will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, in St. Catherine Chapel. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 8, 2026, in St. Catherine Chapel. Those who are 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 Services, 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 Mary'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 Mary's Memorial Mass - After clicking the link, download the recording by right-clicking on the video choosing "Save video as." Worship Aid (PDF)

 

LEFT: 1950 graduate of Holy Angeles High School, Seattle. RIGHT: Sister Mary White participates in the 1998 Intercommunity Peace and Justice Center Service-A-Thon at St. Edward School, Seattle.

MIDDLE: Standing, from left, Sisters Mary White and Georgina Luznicky, and seated, from left, Sisters Marie Geraldine Brownell and Eileen Meyers. RIGHT: From left, Sisters Mary White and Michele Kopp.

LEFT: 2003 members of the Rosary Heights community are, from left, Sisters Dorothy Berg, Michele Kopp, Mary White, Philomena Perreault, and Judy Byron. RIGHT: Participating in the November 2017 Angel Tree Drive at the Historical Museum in Adrian are, from left, Sisters Jean Marie Lehtinen, Beverly Bobola, Paul James Villemure, and Mary White. 

Members of the 2010 Diamond Jubilee December Reception Crowd are: back row, from left, Sisters Kieran Therese Quirke, Mary White, Ann Rozalia Szabo, Shirley Smith, Jeannine Therese McGorray, Geraldine Maloney, and Sean Morley; middle row, from left, Sisters Rita Crotty, Lucy Ann Quinn, Loretta May, Noreen Burke, Genevieve Jeziolkowski, Marlene Kuhnlein, and Janet Michael Hudspeth; and front row, from left, Sisters Lila Watt, Carol Denise Koenig, Virginia Beattie, Maria Goretti Browne, Ellen Kennedy, Joseph Eilese Hukle, and Donna Markham (Prioress).

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(1938-2026)

Sister Maureen Gallagher, formerly known as Sister Marie Helen, died on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at the Dominican Life Center in Adrian, Michigan. She was 87 years of age and in the 69th year of her religious profession in the Adrian Dominican Congregation.

Sister Maureen was born in Chicago to Donald and Helen (Loftus) Gallagher. She graduated from Mount St. Mary Academy in St. Charles, Illinois; obtained a bachelor’s degree in history from Barry College (University) in Miami, Florida; and earned a master’s degree in urban planning from Governors State University in University Park, Illinois.

Sister Maureen spent 18 years ministering in education in Jacksonville, Tallahassee, and Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and in Chicago, Illinois. She served the City of Chicago’s Department of Development as a planning aide, and the Department of Housing as an urban planner and later an evaluation director, for a total of six years. She also ministered for two years as housing coordinator for St. Martin de Porres House of Hope and later for one year for the Chicago Coalition for Homeless, both homeless shelters in Chicago. 

She was the founder and served 10 years as national director for Mary’s Pence in Chicago and was also creator and religious radio broadcaster for “Voices” for four years in Evergreen Park, Illinois. Sister Maureen volunteered for two years at Little Company of Mary Hospital and one year at the Art Institute, both in Chicago. She also ministered for more than 13 years as marketing director for Centro Santa Catalina in Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico. She became a resident of the Dominican Life Center in 2019.

Sister was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Donna Breen; and a brother, John Gallagher. She is survived by a brother, Terrance Gallagher (Loretta); a sister, Joan Haeger (David); other loving family members; and her Adrian Dominican Sisters.

Visitation will be held from 6:30 to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, March 30, 2026, in the gathering space of St. Catherine Chapel. The Vigil Prayer will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, March 30, 2026, in St. Catherine Chapel. A Funeral Mass will be offered in St. Catherine Chapel at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 31, 2026. Prayers of Committal will be held in the Congregation Cemetery at a later date. 

Those who are 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 Beck’s Tribute Center, Edmonds, Washington.

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

 

LEFT: Maureen Gallagher, in back, with her siblings, Joan, left, and John, 1950. MIDDLE: 1956 high school graduate of Mount St. Mary’s Academy, St. Charles, Illinois. RIGHT: Back, from left, Sisters Maureen Gallagher and Esther Kennedy, and in front, Sister Marjorie Delaplane.

MIDDLE: Sister Beverly Bobola, left, and Sister Maureen Gallagher, her guest, attend the Year of the Rooster celebration at Bellagio-Las Vegas, 2005. RIGHT: Sister Maureen Gallagher, left, with Sandra Laudo, President of the Centro Santa Catalina Cooperative, Mexico, 2011.

RIGHT: Members of the St. Martin de Porres Crowd gather in 2018 to celebrate the 90th birthday of Sister Pauline Opliger. Shown are, standing in back, from left, Sisters Jeanne Lefebvre, Jean Tobin, Rosario Martín, Mary Margaret Mannard, Jean Crane, Grace Dougherty, Joan Mehney, and Peg O’Flynn. Seated in front, from left, are Sisters Marie Luisa Vasquez, Maureen Gallagher, and Pauline Opliger.

Members of the 2016 Diamond Jubilee June Crowd are: back row, from left, Sisters Margaret “Peg” O’Flynn, Catherine Camille DeClercq, Jean Crane, Grace Dougherty, and Grace Henneberry; fourth row, from left, Sisters Mary Margaret Mannard, Mary Plunkett, Marian Castelluccio, Attracta Kelly (Prioress), and Donna Joan Mehney; third row, from left, Sisters Jeanne Lefebvre, Patricia Downey, Maureen Gallagher, and Mary Kathryn Cliatt; second row, from left, Sisters Marie Luisa Vasquez, Mary Catherine Gagliano, Jean Tobin, and Rosario Martín; and front row, from left, Sisters Pauline Opliger and Sally Ann Fergus.  

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