In Loving Memory...

JERRY BIRGE, 83, died Dec. 2, 2022, in Jasper, Ind. Jerry was larger than life, using his deep, booming voice for a career in television as both a news reporter and sportscaster for many decades. He also served as the sports editor of the Jasper Herald for more than 15 years. In 2010, he was inducted into the Indiana Sportswriters and Sportscasters Association Hall of Fame. In 2002, Jerry began serving as the director of marketing and communications for the Ursuline Sisters, while continuing to host his popular TV show, “Around Owensboro with Jerry Birge.” Jerry retired from the Mount in 2008, and made his commitment as an Associate later that year, with Sister Amelia Stenger as his contact Sister. Jerry is survived by his wife of 64 years, Associate Maggie Birge; one son, Joe Birge (Jill); five daughters, Joan Little (Dan Wilhite), Marlene Cocchetto (Alan), Marilyn Scherer (Doug), Marcia Birge and Jennifer Birge; daughter-in-law Starlene Birge; 13 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; three brothers, Jim, John and Bob Birge; and four sisters, Judy Calley, Jane Birge, Betty Anderson and Kathy Eckerle.

JO ANN MORELLI, 90, died Dec. 9, 2022, in Manahawkin, N.J. She and her late husband Raymond became Associates in 1993, with Sister Pam Mueller as their contact Sister. Their nephew, Father Anthony Shonis, was chaplain at Maple Mount, and the couple helped raise him and his sister after their mother died. She was a member of the North Brunswick (N.J.) Senior Center. In her younger years she liked to frequent Atlantic City to play the slots. Jo Ann was an avid sports fan and enjoyed rooting for and watching her favorite Philadelphia teams. Jo Ann is survived by her son Raymond M. Morelli (Lil); her daughter Terri Brady (Bill); and three grandchildren.

ANNETTE HENDERSON STOKES, 85, of Henderson, Ky., died Nov. 19, 2022. She became an Associate in 1991, with former Sister Maureen Griner her contact Sister. Annette enjoyed entertaining at home, traveling, painting and crocheting. Her survivors include four daughters, Rebekah Stokes Wood, Edythe Stokes Mays (Owen), Gina Stokes Butler (Harold), and Nancy Elaine Stokes Floyd (Randy); one sister, Josephine Henderson; 10 grandchildren, 13 greatgrandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren.

JIM WILSON, 94, of Overland Park, Kan., died Dec. 28, 2022. He and his wife Doris became Associates in 1988, with Ursuline Sister of Paola Raymond Dieckman as their contact Sister. Jim served in the U.S. Army

We extend deepest sympathy to: for three years, then began his career in sales, completing his work life as a mortgage loan originator. He was an active member of the Church of the Holy Cross, and served as president of the Serra Club of Kansas City, Kan. Survivors include Doris and their three children, Greg, Jane Booker and Mary Goodwin (Robert); two grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

• Kim Haire and Sister Cheryl Clemons, whose cousin Jason Johnston died Nov. 9.

• Sister Catherine Barber, whose nephew Phil Barber died Nov. 18 and whose sister Mary Ann Bowling died Nov. 19.

• Sister Rita Scott, whose brother Charlie died Nov. 21.

• Sister Marilyn Mueth, whose cousin and his wife Joe and Patty Kreher died Nov. 19.

• Mary Teder and Sister Amelia Stenger, whose daughter/great niece Amanda died Dec. 2.

• Jean Murphy, whose brother Robert Mattingly died Dec. 27.

• Carol Hill, whose husband, Raymond, died Jan. 1.

LUCILLE WEIDENBENNER, 85, of Glennonville, Mo., died Jan. 17. She and her late husband Cletus Weidenbenner became Associates in 1987, with her niece, the late Sister Diane Marie Payne, as her contact Sister. Lucille was a housewife and operated a day care center in her home. She was a member of St. Teresa Catholic Church and the Parish Altar Society in Glennonville. Survivors include her daughter, Ursuline Associate Janet Kuper (Steve); six sons, Curtis Weidenbenner (Stephanie), Father Joseph Weidenbenner, Mark Weidenbenner (Roxanne), Edgar Weidenbenner (Becky), Edward Weidenbenner (Cindy) and Cletus Ray Weidenbenner (Karen); her sister Betty Rose Griner and her sister-in-law Ursuline Sister Mary Celine Weidenbenner; 18 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren.

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