SISTER ALVINA SCHOTT (Clara Elizabeth), ASC, 91, of the Adorers of the Blood of Christ, Ruma Center, Ruma, Illinois, died peacefully at 12:47 am, Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at the community's center in Ruma, Illinois. She was born to the late Charles and Ottillia (nee LeGrand) Schott in Oran, Missouri on June 8, 1922. She made her first vows as an Adorer of the Blood of Christ on July 1, 1939 and final profession on July 1, 1944. Sister Alvina served as principal and teacher in elementary schools in Fort Dodge, IA (1962-67) and Murphysboro, IL (1967-70). She taught in Mt. Carmel, IL (1954-55); Cahokia, IL (1955-56); Fort Dodge, IA (1956-60); East St. Louis, IL (1960-61); St. Libory, IL (1970-71); Nashville, IL (1984-85); and Vienna, MO (1985-86). She assisted in the finance offices at St. Vincent Memorial Hospital in Taylorville, IL (1942-51); St. Clement Hospital in Red Bud, IL (1951); Catholic Children's Home in Alton, IL (1952-54); at Althoff High School (1990-91) and for the ASC's (1980-82, 1992-2000). She ministered in religious education for Native Americans in Reserve, NM (1982-83); Lumberton, NM (1983-84); and Grants-Milan, NM (1991-92). She volunteered to be one of the first missionaries in Liberia, West Africa where she taught and managed schools in Grand Cess and Garnersville (1971-80 and 1986-90). She retired at the Ruma Center in Ruma, Illinois in 2000. Survivors: Many Nieces and Nephews Preceded in death by: Parents, 3 Brothers - John, Joseph and Leon Schott and 4 Sisters - Corena Seyer, Mary Thomas, Alma Carter and Sr. Ann Catherine (Good Shepherd Sisters) Mass of Christian Burial: 10:30 am, Friday, January 17, 2014 Ruma Center Chapel, Ruma, Illinois Officiating: Msgr. Daniel J. Jurek With reflections by Sr. Maria Hughes, ASC Visitation: Friday - 8:00 am - 10:30 am Ruma Center Chapel, Ruma, Illinois Wake Service: Friday at 9:30 am Ruma Center Chapel, Ruma, Illinois Interment: Convent Cemetery Ruma, Illinois Donations in memory of Sister Alvina Schott may be sent to the ASC Retirement Fund, 4233 Sulphur Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63109 or online at www.adorers.org, "Support Our Ministries".
