Mary Agnes VonderHaar,OSU

Sister Mary Agnes VonderHaar, OSU

Maple Mount — Sister Mary Agnes VonderHaar, 89, an Ursuline Sister of Mount Saint Joseph, died May 10 at Mount Saint Joseph, in her 70th year of religious life. She was a native of Vine Grove.

Sister Mary Agnes was known for her selflessness, her dedication to moving her community forward, and her wonderful sense of humor. She loved to help people grow in their faith.

She was an educator for 33 years, including teaching at St. Alphonsus School in St. Joseph, Ky., (1960-64) and Trinity High School, Whitesville (1969-75). She served eight years as the elected assistant superior of the Ursuline Sisters and was director of retired Sisters (1988-96).

Survivors include the members of her religious community; two brothers, Jerry and Larry VonderHaar, both of Louisville; nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bernard and Dorothy VonderHaar; and her siblings John Bernard VonderHaar and William Purcell VonderHaar.

The funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 16 at Mount Saint Joseph, with the praying of the rosary at 9 a.m. Visitation will begin Monday at 4 p.m., with a wake service following at 6:30 p.m.

Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory, Owensboro, is handling arrangements.

Donations in memory of Sister Mary Agnes may be made to the Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph, 8001 Cummings Road, Maple Mount, KY 4235