Marie Samuel Buckley
Born: July 14th, 1948
Died: November 10th, 2016
Obituary
Sister Marie Samuel "Nancy" Buckley, 68, of Wapello and formerly of Burlington died at 6:35 p.m. Thursday, November 10, 2016, at Great River Medical Center.
Born July 14, 1948 in Burlington, she was the daughter of Rosaire Joseph and Anna Margaret (Mohler) Belanger. She was a graduate of Burlington High School and received her degree in social work from the University of Iowa. She worked as acting assistant administrator at the Des Moines County Care Facility, retiring in 1980.
Nancy was a member of SS Mary and Patrick Catholic Church. She took her vows as a Sister on March 3, 1993. She enjoyed crocheting, knitting, and sewing. She was a very generous person and gave numerous baby blankets and afghans as gifts.
Survivors include cousins and special friends, Bob and Diane Mansheim of Burlington.
The Rosary will be recited at 9:30 a.m. Monday, November 14th, at SS Mary and Patrick Catholic Church, followed by the Chaplet of Divine Mercy.
The Memorial Mass for Nancy will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, November 14th, at SS Mary and Patrick Catholic Church. The Rev. Father Marty Goetz will be the Celebrant and the Rev. Father Mike Phillips the Concelebrant. Inurnment will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery.
A memorial has been established.
Cremation has been entrusted to Lunning Chapel