SISTER MARY ANN SCHRAGE, ASC, (formerly Sister Edward Marie), 79, of the Adorers of the Blood of Christ, Ruma Center, Ruma, Illinois, passed away at 12:25 am, Monday, February 4, 2013 at the community's center in Ruma, Illinois. She was born to the late Edward and Christine (nee Wilke) Schrage in St. Rose, Illinois on January 30, 1934. She made her first vows as an Adorer of the Blood of Christ on July 1, 1955 and perpetual profession on July 1, 1960. Sister Mary Ann devoted her years in ministry in dietary management. She severed in large community institutions for most of her active ministry. She managed kitchens at St. Teresa Academy in East St. Louis (1962-1974), at the Ruma Center (1974-1980), at St. Ann's Home in Chester, Illinois (1980-1991) and at De Mattias Hall (1991-1995). In 1995, she moved to Maria Place in Belleville, Illinois and remained there until shortly before her death. Survivors: 3 Brothers Raymond (Rose Marie) Schrage Michael Schrage Edward (Aggie) Schrage 4 Sisters Jeanette Benhoff Marcie (Richard) Hacker Sister Angela Schrage, ASC Barbara (Frank) Zaloga Many Nieces, Nephews and Sisters in the community Preceded in death by: Parents and 1 Brother-in-law - Paul Benhoff Mass of Christian Burial: 10:30 am, Thursday, February 7, 2013 Ruma Center Chapel, Ruma, Illinois Officiating: Father James Dougherty with reflections by Sister Maria Hughes, ASC Visitation: Wednesday - 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm Ruma Center Chapel, Ruma, Illinois Wake Service: 7:00 pm, Wednesday, February 6, 2013 Ruma Center Chapel, Ruma, Illinois Interment: Convent Cemetery Ruma, Illinois Donations in memory of Sister Mary Ann Schrage may be sent to the ASC Retirement Fund, 4233 Sulphur Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63109 or on-line at www.adorers.org, "Support Our Ministries"
