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imanamerican63

(16,410 posts)
Fri Oct 10, 2025, 02:20 AM Oct 2025

Sister Jean has passed away at the age of 106.

She was the Nunn who followed the Loyola Ramblers’ Men Basketball program to every game and was a notable fan who gave a pep talk before every game. She became famous when Loyola made a run in the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament. She had just retired from her ministry duties a month or so ago.




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Sister Jean has passed away at the age of 106. (Original Post) imanamerican63 Oct 2025 OP
R.I.P Sister Jean. demosincebirth Oct 2025 #1
... 2naSalit Oct 2025 #2
RIP Sr Jean rpannier Oct 2025 #3
May she rest in peace LetMyPeopleVote Oct 2025 #4

rpannier

(24,956 posts)
3. RIP Sr Jean
Fri Oct 10, 2025, 05:06 AM
Oct 2025

She was a big Cubs fan and tossed out a pitch at Cubs games a few times, including this year.
Chicago has its share of interesting (and athletic Nuns) Sr Mary Sobieck has thrown the first pitch at White Sox games

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