Sister Jean died at the age of 106
Sister Jean
Dead at 106
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Loyola-Chicago legend Sister Jean — who became a national sensation as a chaplain and cheerleader for the university’s men’s basketball team — has died.
Loyola University Chicago announced in a statement the death of Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt on Thursday.
Mark C. Reed “In many roles at Loyola over more than 60 years, Sister Jane has been an invaluable source of wisdom and grace to generations of students, faculty and staff,” says Rector.
He continues… “While we feel sadness and a sense of loss, there is great joy in her legacy. Her presence has been a profound blessing to our entire community and her spirit lives on in thousands of lives. In her honor, we can aspire to share with others the love and compassion that Sister Jean shared with us.
The university also says visitation and funeral arrangements will be announced soon.
Sister Jane became a household name during Loyola-Chicago’s improbable run to the Final Four in 2018 — capturing national attention throughout the tournament. The Ramblers’ Cinderella story ultimately ended with a loss to Michigan.
Just last month, SJ retired from her longtime role School minister and men’s basketball chaplain. She experienced health issues earlier this year, which prevented her from attending the Ramblers’ NIT game against Chattanooga.
Sister Jean began her teaching career at Mundelein College in 1961…and joined Loyola-Chicago when the two schools merged in 1991. She took on a role with the men’s basketball team a few years later.
It was 106.
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