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Beloved Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt Passes at 106

10/16/2025

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Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt died at 106.
Porter Moser, Oklahoma coach, expressed sadness over her death and gratitude for their friendship.
Schmidt supported Loyola-Chicago basketball since 1994 and became a national icon during the 2018 Final Four.
A wake service was held at Loyola University, attended by Illinois Governor JB Pritzker.
Her funeral Mass is scheduled for Thursday with a large turnout expected.

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Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt died at 106.
Porter Moser, Oklahoma coach, expressed sadness over her death and gratitude for their friendship.
Schmidt supported Loyola-Chicago basketball since 1994 and became a national icon during the 2018 Final Four.
A wake service was held at Loyola University, attended by Illinois Governor JB Pritzker.
Her funeral Mass is scheduled for Thursday with a large turnout expected.