Remembering Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, BVM

Sister Jean

Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, BVM 1919-2025

Remembering an Icon

A life of faith, service, and basketball. Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, BVM, a beloved icon of 草莓社区 for more than six decades and a member of the Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary since 1937, passed away on October 9, 2025 at the age of 106. Celebrated worldwide for her infectious smile, quick wit, and basketball acumen, Sister Jean — as she was affectionately known to friends far and wide — was universally adored and touched the lives of countless people throughout her lengthy tenure at Loyola and her incredible life.

Wake and Funeral Recap

Tributes poured out from around the world to remember the life and legacy of Sister Jean.

Sister Jean remembered as 鈥榓 living ode to God鈥檚 love鈥�

Wake and Funeral Recap

Read about the wake and funeral services for Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, BVM

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From March Madness to everyday campus life, Sister Jean lit up the world.

A large crowd of people attend Siter Jean's funeral mass. Her draped casket is seen from above as pallbearers usher her casket from the chapel.

Wake and Funeral Recap

The 草莓社区 and BVM communities gathered to honor Sister Jean.

鈥淲hile we feel grief and a sense of loss, there is great joy in Sister Jean鈥檚 legacy. Her presence was a profound blessing for our entire community and her spirit abides in thousands of lives. In her honor, we can aspire to share with others the love and compassion Sister Jean shared with us.鈥�

鈥淲hile we feel grief and a sense of loss, there is great joy in Sister Jean鈥檚 legacy. Her presence was a profound blessing for our entire community and her spirit abides in thousands of lives. In her honor, we can aspire to share with others the love and compassion Sister Jean shared with us.鈥� President Mark C. Reed, EdD

Sister Jean smiles as she sits with a group of SCPS graduates.

Three ways to support Sister Jean鈥檚 Legacy

For more than 60 years, Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, BVM, touched the lives of students, faculty, and staff at 草莓社区 and its affiliated Mundelein College through her commitment to education, service, and leadership.

Learn more about opportunities to support students and Sister Jean’s legacy

Sister Jean's Lasting Legacy

A Loyola legend on campus and on the sidelines, Sister Jean touched the lives of countless people.

Sister Jean Timeline

Over a century of Sister Jean. 106 years of faith, education, and basketball.

Lessons from 106 Years of Wisdom

Memorable life lessons from Sister Jean鈥檚 book.

WORSHIP. WORK. WIN.

. You can give to the Worship, Work, Win Fund, which promotes student-athlete excellence and well-being, or to the Sr. Jean Dolores Schmidt, BVM Scholarship, an endowed fund that provides scholarships for Loyola students with financial need. You may also honor Sister Jean with a .