July 18, 1936 – September 14, 2024
Sister M. Christine Cochenet, F.D.C., a faithful Daughter of Divine
Charity for 68 years passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus Mary and Joseph, in the early hours of the morning on September 14, 2024.
Sister Christine was born on July 18, 1936, to August and Alice (Spooner) in Wauwatosa WI and baptized Janette at St. Augustine Parish in West Allis WI. On August 28, 1956, Sister Christine professed her first vows making “God’s Love visible” through her commitment to the religious life as a faithful Daughter of Divine Charity. She received her Bachelor of Science in Education from Alverno College, Milwaukee WI in 1972. She served her Province as Teacher, Principal, Director of Religious Education, Catechist, Chapter Delegate, Provincial, Provincial Councilor, and Sacristan. The message of the Gospel was evident by her prayerfulness, generous heart, dedication to the students in her care and her joy filled life and generous heart to all she encountered.
Preceded in death by her parents, her sisters Margaret and Anna. She is survived by her sister Diane, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Sister Christine will be missed by all those whose lives she has touched, especially her religious community and the families of the parishes she served in New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and Florida. Thank you to the doctors, caregivers, staff, and Sisters that lovingly cared for her throughout the years.
Visitation will be on September 23trd at 10:00 A.M. before the Mass of Resurrection which will begin at 11:00 A.M. at Francesca/Leonora Hall Convent Chapel, 39 N. Portage Path, Akron, Ohio 44303. Sister Christine will be laid to rest at Holy Cross Cemetery.
Donations in lieu of flowers can be made in her memory to the Daughters of Divine Charity.