Sister Loretta McIlvenna, OP, died June 4, 2021, at St. Dominic Villa, Hazel Green, WI.

She was born April 5, 1927, to John and Theresa (Maher) McIlvenna in Beresford, S.D.  There were eight children.  She is survived by a sister, Marie Nash; nieces; nephews; and her Dominican Sisters.

Sister Loretta offered a lifetime of dedicated service to the people of God in Iowa, Minnesota, Illinois, Nebraska, Tennessee, Alabama and Oklahoma. She was an educator; principal; religious education consultant; manager at Sinsinawa; and volunteer at St. Patrick Parish in Benton, WI. Sister Loretta was a faithful friend and generous contributor to all community events.

Funeral services will be held at Sinsinawa, June 8th and June 9th.

The Miller Funeral Home, of East Dubuque, is handling arrangements.

May the assembly of saints welcome you home, Sister Loretta.  Go in peace.

Online condolences may be left at www.millerfhed.com