Saint Seraphim Memorial Page
This is a memorial to our loved ones.
A place to honor those who touched our lives.

May we remember our loved ones in prayer,
and may their souls, through the mercy of God,
rest in peace. Amen.


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Reposed in the year 2004


  1. Edie R. Murray, OSB (Oblate)Reposed June 2004. "Edie was born in a sheepherders wagon on the prarie in Turner Montana in 1933. She was a strongly independant woman who submitted her heart to God and became a humble orthodox Christian. She joined the Roman Orthodox Benedictines as an oblate, and supported her faith and the Roman Orthodox Church with great enthusiasm. She is the mother of Bishop Patrick Murray, and the beloved wife of Tom Murray. Her two daughters, Laurie and Bunny also love and miss her greatly, as do their children. She leaves behind a family that loves her very much. We will join her one day soon."

Reposed in the year 2002


  1. Sr. Carol Durrenberger, OSB (Oblate)Reposed, Jan 2002 "A most generous woman, a true friend to our jurisdiction, and a loving wife and mother. Her departure from this world was sudden, resulting from an automobile accident. Please pray for her, and for the family that she left behind. Her Husband Mark, and her teenage children Mike, Jennifer and Sarah.

Reposed in the year 2000


  1. Frances Dolan. Reposed February 2000. "Frances Dolan, beloved mother of Bp Paul Vincent Dolan, of Norfolk. After an extended illness, Mrs. Dolan reposed in Christ, peacefully in her sleep. A wonderful lady, she will be sorely missed. MEMORY ETERNAL!"

  2. Herman Prag. Reposed June 2000. "Herman Prag, beloved by his family and surrounded by them at his peaceful repose in Christ, was 94 and blessed by seeing his great-grandchildren. A good and decent man, sorely missed by family and friends alike."

  3. Paul Lytle. Reposed July 2000. "Beloved father ..." Submitted by Leslie Miscevic.

  4. Virginia McDonald. Reposed July 22, 2000. "Please pray for the repose of the soul of Virginia McDonald. Beloved Great Aunt. May it please God to grant her rest and repose in a place where there is no sorrow, pain or grief." Submitted by Metr. David.

Reposed in the year 1999


  1. Helen Milano: "Please pray for the repose of the soul of Helen Milano, Feb. 27, 1920 - Oct. 25, 1999. Mother and grandmother of an extended family; beloved of God, she died peacefully in her sleep. May her soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen". Submitted by Bp. Denis.

  2. Ruth D. Beemer: "May she have rest and repose in the presence of God. A place where there is no sorrow or pain". Submitted by her son, David.

  3. Col. Stephen Schneider: "He crashed, while flying in his vintage F-86 sabre jet. He was one of the finest, most generous, God-fearing men that I had the distinct honor of flying with in A-1-J's out of the Royal Thailand Air Force Base, Udorn, Thialand 1967-68. He has left a hole in my heart, and his passing reduces the original 35 volunteers to four! I shall miss him, dearly!" Submitted by Bp. Paul.

  4. Gretchen VanSkike-Campbell: "A God-loving woman, mother of two teenage girls, who died too young, 43 years young. The pain is now gone." Submitted by her friend, LuAnn MacQueen.

  5. Rev. Fr. Ilce Miovski: "Fr. Ilce, senior priest of St. Clement of Ohcrid Macedonian Orthodox Church in Toronto, Ontario, was killed on March 21st by a drunk driver who was being pursued by Police. Fr. Ilce was on his way home from a pastoral visit; he died instantaneously. Fr. Ilce of Toronto - Memory Eternal!"

  6. Sandy Sheu: "May the Lord grant her peace, and welcome her in His arms." Submitted by Sandy.

  7. Teresa Ferrioli: "Wife, mother, and (young) grandmother, Terri's love for our Lord, His Mother, and the People of God never wavered, even in the face of leukemia. Memory eternal!" Submitted by Fr. Gregory.

  8. Brenda Boehm, M.D. "Brenda, a Family Practice Resident, was killed in an auto accident while returning from a hospital rotation in a nearby community. May she rest in peace." Submitted by Fr. Gregory.

Reposed in the year 1998

  1. Charles Burns: "May Charles' soul and those of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Let light perpetual shine upon him." Submitted by Fr. Gregory.

  2. Harriett Ripperger: "Mother of Matushka Deborah, reposed in Christ, fortified by the Holy Sacraments. May Almighty God have mercy on her soul and on all the souls of the faithful departed, through Christ our Lord. Amen."

  3. Andrew J. Ports: "Andy, I know you are having a wonderful time in heaven but please look after me, mom, dad, Angie, Diane, and Danny. We all love you and miss you very much." Submitted by his sister, Chrissy Johnson.

  4. Charles Peter Fischer: "Devoted Husband and Loving Father Whom I was Proud to call DAD! Reposed Sept. 4th 1998." Submitted by his son, Bro. Michael Fisher, OSB.

  5. Anne Cross:"Beloved and missed." Submitted by son-in-law, Gary.

  6. Zoltan Kucsan: "91 years was not long enough to have him with us." Submitted by Carol Durrenberger.

  7. Kathy Lenhardt:"Active in charity until her untimely death." Submitted by Fr. Patrick.

Reposed in the year 1997

  1. Robert Gehricke:Robert "Bob" Gehricke was a great man. He taught me and other Officers so much about life. I pray for his spirit and that Christ will grant him mercy and eternal peace. Amen. He died too young. Submitted by Br. James P. Akin, O.S.B.

  2. Donna Kozel Tatarchuk "To a great aunt who died before her time. May she be worthy of Heaven." Submitted by John Rossomando.

  3. Blanche Ivy:

  4. Margaret Feely:

Reposed in the year 1996

  1. Craig and Warren: "I pray for the souls of my son Craig who committed suicide, and my father Warren who had a heart attack both in the same week. I pray Our Lord God, and through the intercession of Our Blessed Mother Mary, that Craig, and Warren find peace and love in the arms of our Dear Father in Heaven. Amen." Submitted in loving memory by Sandy Heckendorf.

Reposed in the year 1991

  1. John Zang: "May God grant peace and eternal joy to my brother, who suffered in this world". Submitted by his sister, Lugene.

Reposed in the year 1988

  1. Mary Brennan: "Mary Brennan, the Mother of Bishop Peter Brennan of the Ecumenical Catholic Diocese of America, died on April 30, 1988. May she be filled with the beautiful vision of God. Amen." Submitted by her son, Bp. Peter Brennan.

  2. Monsignor Francis Walla: Msgr. Francis, Archdiocese of New York, reposed in Christ on Palm Sunday, 1988. Memory Eternal!".

Reposed in the year 1976

  1. Rita Marie Mogren: "Eternal Rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let Perpetual Light shine upon her." Submitted by Fr. Joseph M. Bakko.

Reposed in the year 1974

  1. Timothy Cottrell: Tim, of Nebraska, who found Christ at the age of 20 in New Orleans, and was the quiet but shining light of our fellowship until he went to be with the Lord in December of 1974. He continues to be an inspiration to me. Submitted by Lugene

Reposed in the year 1973

  1. Robert F. Murray:"Career military man, who died very young. He left behind a wife, son, three daughters, two brothers and four sisters. We all miss him." Submitted by brother, Thomas W. Murray.

Reposed in the year 1969

  1. Hugh Edwin Prestridge: "Reposed May 26, 1969 - Loving father. May God the Father almighty have mercy on his soul. May he rest in peace." Submitted by son, Metr. David Prestridge, OSB.

Reposed in the year 1960

  1. Philias Jacques "A devoted husband and loving father who worked extremely hard all his life to sustain and support his family. May his soul and the souls of the faithful departed rest in the love and peace of our Savior Jesus Christ." Submitted by his son, Rev. Roland D. Jacques.

Reposed in the year 1956

  1. Thomas Henry Murray: He loved his wife.

Reposed in the year 1949

  1. Esther Hokanson: "She gave to others all her life, and was loved by many." Submitted by her son, Thomas W. Murray.

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