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Sister Mariana Kirk, OSB, following a short illness, died Sunday, January 8, at St. Elizabeth Hospital at age 85. A Benedictine sister for over 66 years, Sr. Mariana served as an elementary and high school teacher at a number of schools in the Diocese of Covington, secretary at the American Diabetes Assn and Fine Arts Fund, development director at Villa Madonna Academy and internal ministry at St. Walburg Monastery.
She is preceded in death by her parents William Iles Kirk and Mary Angela Heile Kirk. Sr. Mariana is survived by her cousins, friends and Benedictine community.
Vigil service will be held at 7:00 pm, Friday, January 13 followed by visitation until 9:00 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 am, Saturday, January 14. All Services will be held at St. Walburg Monastery. The services will be live-streamed at https://www.facebook.com/Benedictine-Sisters-of-St-Walburg-Monastery-of-Covington-Kentucky-268993496250. Memorials are suggested to St. Walburg Monastery, 2500 Amsterdam Rd., Villa Hills, KY 41017; www.stwalburg.org Online condolences to: www.linnemannfuneralhomes.com
St Walburg Monastery
2500 Amsterdam RoadVilla Hills, KY 41017
St. Walburg Monastery
2500 Amsterdam RoadVILLA HILLS, KY 41017
St Walburg Monastery
Address: 2500 Amsterdam Road Villa Hills, KY 41017Sr. Mariana Kirk, OSB
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Holy Cross High School
Sister Marianne’s kindness and focus on learning was an aspect of a life experience that gave cause for aspiration.
Rest in Peace, Sr. Marianna.
Sr. Marianna was always such a kind, friendly person. When my daughter, Jennie Cole, was in high school at VMA, we parents had to work the Bingo. Sr. Marianna was helpful and friendly and encouraging during those long evenings! She always said that she and I were related, but I never knew how. My father was Ralph Heile, and I noticed in the obituary that her mother was Mary Angela Heile Kirk. So, I guess that was our connection! After such a wonderful, truly good life, I know that Sr. Marianna will definitely “rest in peace.”
Mary Margaret (Heile) Cole
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