SISTER CLOTILDA SPEZIA, ASC, 100, of the Adorers of the Blood of Christ, Ruma Center, Ruma, Illinois, passed away at 3:10 pm, Thursday, December 29, 2011 at the community's center in Ruma, Illinois. She was born to the late Louis and Antonietta (nee Berra) Spezia in Herrin, Illinois on October 28, 1911. She made her first vows as an Adorer of the Blood of Christ on July 2, 1930 and perpetual profession on July 1, 1935. Sister Clotilda devoted over 50 years to the educational ministry and taught high school at St. Teresa Academy, East St. Louis, Illinois (1934-55; 1956-62), St. Edmond High School, Fort Dodge, Iowa (1955-56; 1962-65), Mater Dei High School, Breese, Illinois (1965-66), Althoff High School, Belleville, Illinois (1966-69) and Pius X High School, Festus, Missouri (1969-81). After her ministry in education, she moved to De Mattias Hall in St. Louis, Missouri (1981-95), and retired at the Ruma Center in 1995. Survivors: Many Nieces and Nephews Preceded in death by: Parents and 1 Brother - Dr. Joseph Spezia Mass of Christian Burial: 11:00 am, Monday, January 2, 2012 Ruma Center Chapel, Ruma, Illinois Officiating: Father Clyde Grogan with reflections by Sister Jan Renz, ASC Visitation: Monday - 8:00 am - 11:00 am Ruma Center Chapel, Ruma, Illinois Wake Service: 10:00 am, Monday, January 2, 2012 Ruma Center Chapel, Ruma, Illinois Interment: Convent Cemetery Ruma, Illinois Donations in memory of Sister Clotilda Spezia may be sent to the ASC Retirement Fund, 4233 Sulphur Avenue, St. Louis, Missouri 63109 or on-line at www.adorers.org "Support Our Ministries"
