Sister Kenneth Scheibal, PHJC, passed away August 10, 2015, at the Catherine Kasper Home, Donaldson, Indiana. She was born to Joseph and Christine (Kriger) Scheibal in Glen Carbon, Illinois on September 28, 1927. She entered the Poor Handmaid of Jesus Christ community and professed her first vows on June 25, 1950.

Sister Kenneth began a career in education in 1950.  For the next 38 years she served as a teacher and/or principal at schools in Indiana including St. Ann, Black Oak; St. Joseph and St. Monica, Mishawaka; Holy Spirit, Fort Wayne; and St. Catherine of Siena, Hammond. 

In Illinois, Sister Kenneth taught at St. John Orphanage, Belleville; Angel Guardian Orphanage, Chicago; St. Boniface, Germantown; St. John, Quincy; St. Mary and St. Boniface, Edwardsville; St. Anthony, Beckemeyer; St. Joseph and St. Augustine, Chicago; and Sr. Thea Bowman Catholic School, East St. Louis. Following her education ministry, she provided child care, ministry to the homebound, and pastoral care. Sister Kenneth believed it was a privilege to have taught thousands of children over the years.  

Sister Kenneth lived at Catherine Kasper Home. 

May she rest in peace!  

Memorial contributions may be made to the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ, PO Box 1, Donaldson, IN 46513.