Antonia Misek Obituary

Sister Antonia (Helen Mary) Misek was born November 4, 1911, the only child of John and Mary Misek. The family residence was in Chicago, Cicero and Berwyn, IL. Before entering Mary was employed in the business world. At age 27 she entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of LaGrange on September 8, 1939 and received the habit and name of Sister Antonia on August 15, 1940. Her 1st vows were made August 15, 1942, and final vows August 15, 1945. Sister Antonia continued her own education and received a degree in English at DePaul University in Chicago. Sister Antonia began her ministry in Education as a teacher in St. Bonaventure School in Chicago. Between 1943 and 1957 she taught at 6 different schools of the Chicago Archdiocese ... Mt. Carmel in Chicago Heights, Our Lady of Bethlehem in LaGrange, St. Francis Xavier in LaGrange, St. Barbara in Brookfield, Mt. Carmel in Melrose Park and Assumption School in Coal City. Sister Antonia's most memorable teaching years were at St. Leonard in Berwyn, IL, where she taught 3rd and 4th grade for a stretch of 23 years. Among her former pupils are four priest currently serving in the Chicago and Joliet diocese. Later, after a few years of tutoring at Alexine Learning Center, St., Antonia continued her ministry in Support Services to the Christian Life Center Staff and Bethlehem Center Library. Sister's next years were spent in the Ministry of Prayer for the CSJ Community, as well as Church and world needs. In her final years she continued her Ministry of Prayer at Resurrection Life Center where she resided until her death. Sister Antonia will always be remembered for her happy, cheerful spirit. Her humble unassuming manner reflected her deep love of God and the people in her life. She was an inspiration to many from her pupils in the classroom to her companion Sisters and so many others in her life. At the opening of this new year during which Antonia would be celebrating her 100th birthday, we are happy to commend her to God.