Sister Mary Bertilla Seiffert OSB

Sister Mary Bertilla Seiffert OSB

1918-2016

Sister Mary Bertilla Seiffert OSB, 97, of Clyde, Missouri passed away on January 3, 2016, at Our Lady of Rickenbach, Clyde, Missouri.

Irene Emma Seiffert was born October 23, 1918 in Carlyle, Illinois, the daughter of Ben and Frances Lake Seiffert.

Irene joined the Benedictine Sisters of Perpetual Adoration on May 30, 1941, and was given the name Sr. Mary Bertilla. She made her First Profession on February 10, 1943 and Final Vows on February 10, 1948.

She was preceded in death by her parents, four sisters, two brothers and two cousins, who were a part of the Community of Benedictine Sisters of Perpetual Adoration.

Survivors include her brother Albert Seiffert and many loving nieces and nephews and their families.

A Vigil Service will be held at 7:00 p.m. Monday, January 4, 2016, at the Our Lady of Rickenbach Chapel, Clyde.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, January 5, 2016, at the Monastery Chapel, Clyde with burial in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Clyde.