Sr. M. Clare of the Holy Angels, O.Carm., went to her eternal reward on the evening of Feb. 15, 2021, in the 58th year of her religious life.
Kathryn (Kay) Ellen Jagenow entered the world in Detroit on Dec. 19, 1942, one of eight children born to William and Clare (nee Kachnowski) Jagenow. Sr. Clare entered Carmel on Sept. 8, 1963, professed first vows on April 13, 1966, and professed perpetual vows on Dec. 8, 1972. In addition to Carmel Manor, she was missioned at Carmel Hall, Detroit (1966-1967 and 1972-1973); St. Margaret Hall, Cincinnati (1967-1968 and1998-2018); Josephine Baird Home, New York City (1968); Mary Manning Walsh Home, New York City (1968-1972); Mt. Carmel Nursing Home, Manchester, N.H. (1972); Villa Teresa, Harrisburg, Pa. (1973-1982); and St. Teresa’s Motherhouse, Germantown, N.Y. (1982-1998).
Mass of Christian burial was celebrated Friday, Feb. 19, 2021, at Mother of God Chapel, Carmel Manor, 100 Carmel Manor Road, Fort Thomas, KY, 41075.
Sr. Clare received special training in Food Supervision and Management and was assigned as a cook at Avila for many years, providing countless meals to our Sisters and guests. She was generous with her time and was always willing to take the Sisters out for a drive or to go shopping. While missioned at St. Margaret Hall, Sr. Clare served in the Medical Records Department, as the Assistant to the Prioress, and as the Bursar, and was well known for the numerous home-made cookies she baked for the Home’s Annual Fair. A member of the Community Choir, Sr. Clare freely shared her beautiful singing voice and was a very good organist.
May the Choirs of Angels come to greet our Sister M. Clare of the Holy Angels and speed her to paradise. May the Lord enfold her in His mercy and grant her eternal life.
Mass of Christian burial was celebrated Friday, Feb. 19, 2021, at Mother of God Chapel, Carmel Manor, 100 Carmel Manor Road, Fort Thomas, KY, 41075.
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