Sister Mary (Coronita) Rohlik, Franciscan Sister of Perpetual Adoration, 104, died Dec. 9, 2013, at Villa St. Joseph, La Crosse.

Mary Josephine was born to Thomas and Josephine (Boudy) Rohlik on May 12, 1909, in Seaforth, Minn. She entered St. Rose Convent on Aug. 14, 1932, received the name Sister Coronita (later returning to her Baptismal name), and made profession of vows in 1935. Entering the teaching profession, Sister Mary served as a primary teacher for 40 years in elementary schools in Iowa, Washington, and Wisconsin. From 1975-1979, she lived and volunteered at the FSPA Western Province Home in Spokane, Wash. Before retiring to Villa St. Joseph in 1990, Sister Mary was a living companion for FSPA in several places in the western United States and volunteered as a tutor, religious education teacher, librarian or home care aide.

Sister Mary is survived by her Franciscan Community; one brother, Donald (Eleanor) Rohlik, ShowLow, Ariz.; two sisters-in-law, Elaine Rohlik and Genevieve Rohlik; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers, Thomas, George, Clarence and Richard; and her sisters, Dorothy and Nora.

The wake service for Sister Mary was Monday, Dec. 9, at Villa St. Joseph Chapel. A burial service will be held at 9 a.m. today Dec. 10, also at the Villa. Burial will be at the natural burial grounds for the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration at Villa St. Joseph immediately following the service. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at Mary of the Angels Chapel later in December.

Memorials may be sent to Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration, 912 Market St., La Crosse, Wis., 54601-4782