A Mass of the Resurrection for Sr. Theresa Marie Gresko, DC, was celebrated March 18 in the Chapel at Seton Residence in Evansville, Ind. Burial followed at St. Joseph Cemetery in Evansville. Sr. Gresko died March 16 at 83 years of age at Seton Residence in Evansville. In December of 2012, she celebrated 61 years vocation as a Daughter of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul. Born in Cleveland, on Feb. 5, 1930, Theresa Marie Gresko was the daughter of Andrew D. Gresko and Mary Paulina (Clymer) Gresko. She was one of four children. Sr. Gresko graduated from Notre Dame Academy in Cleveland in 1947. She earned her certification in Nursing from Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., in 1950. After entering the community in 1951, she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in nursing and English from St. Joseph’s College in Emmitsburg, Md. In 1969, Sister completed her Master of Science degree in nursing at The Catholic University in Washington, D.C.

After serving in many capacities at hospitals in Washington, D.C.; Boston; Jacksonville, Fla.; Chicago; Indianapolis; Birmingham, Ala.; and Nashville, Tenn., Sr. Gresko in 1980 began her service as the Quality Assessment Program director at Providence Hospital in Southfield; she served there from 1980 to 1986. During this time, Sister earned an associate’s degree in art from Henry Ford Community College in Dearborn and taught calligraphy and art while serving as an artist and consultant for renovation projects in hospitals and churches in the area. In September 2007, Sr. Gresko joined the ministry of prayer at Seton Residence in Evansville.

Sr. Gresko was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, James; and her sister, Elaine. She is survived by her brother, David (Patricia), of Columbia Station, Ohio; nieces; nephews; and her sisters in community. Donations in her memory may be made to the Daughters of Charity, Province of St. Louise, 4330 Olive Street, St. Louis, Mo., 63108.