Sister Mary Benedict Hayden

May 17, 1924 — February 15, 2013

SISTER MARY BENEDICT HAYDEN, ASC, 88, of the Adorers of the Blood of Christ, Ruma Center, Ruma, Illinois, died at 4:00 am, Friday, February 15, 2013 at the community's center in Ruma, Illinois. She was born to the late Arthur and Mary Ann (nee Moore) Hayden in East St. Louis, Illinois on May 17, 1924. She made her first vows as an Adorer of the Blood of Christ on July 1, 1942 and perpetual profession on July 1, 1947. Sister M. Benedict devoted many years to the educational ministry as a teacher. Some of the schools where she taught were St. Cecilia's in Bartelso, Illinois (1943-44, 1950-53, and 1982-2006); St. Bernard's in Albers, Illinois (1948-50); St. Mary's in Taylorville, Illinois (1962-68); and Holy Rosary in Fairmont City, Illinois (1973-81). Survivors: 2 Brothers Richard (Laverne) Hayden Robert (Eleanore) Hayden 1 Sister Dorothy Morris Many Nieces and Nephews Preceded in death by: Parents, 1 Brother - Harvey Hayden and 2 Sisters - Ruth (Tom) Halterman and A. Irene Smith. Mass of Christian Burial: 10:30 am, Monday, February 18, 2013 Ruma Center Chapel, Ruma, Illinois Officiating: Father Clyde Grogan and Father Tom Shaughnessy, OFM With reflections by Sister Janet McCann, ASC Visitation: Sunday, February 17, 2013 after 2:00 pm with Wake Service at 7:00 pm at Ruma Center Chapel, Ruma, Illinois Interment: Convent Cemetery Ruma, Illinois Donations in memory of Sister Mary Benedict Hayden may be sent to the ASC Retirement Fund, 4233 Sulphur Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63109 or online at www.adorers.org, "Support Our Ministries".

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