Sister John Rose Acker

Heard so many wonderful stories about the life that Sister John Rose lead and how many lives in the Cross Plains and surrounding communities she touch. She is leaving behind some very big shoes to be filled by another faithful servant of Christ. If only everyone could leave this world behind as you have done, your one classy lady. Heaven has gained a wonderful servant.

Sister John Rose was a very special person all throughout her life. I first met Frances Acker when we were both very young&innocent 14-year-olds entering St. Joseph (Convent) HS in Milwaukee, WI on Layton Blvd. Later we had the pleasure of teaching together in Summit, Illinois. Later still, I visited with her in Cross Plains, WI several times as I traveled from my home in Sugar Land, TX to my dad&sisters in Medford, WI. May her sweet soul rest in peace! Arlene Brehm Rivenes

I will always cherish her memory. Especially the summer she stayed at our house (when I was a lot younger) while she was teaching Summer School at Immaculate Heart in Monona. She always cared about everyone else. And all the prayers she would say for everyone. She was one in a million and I am so sure she is sitting at the right hand of God in his beautiful Heaven. God Bless all the family at this sorrowful time. Cyndee

I am so glad Cora got to meet you and I got to say goodbye. You will be missed. God bless and may you Rest in Peace.

I only met personally with Sister once, but all sick people, and old people of my Parish, speak me about her. I heard enough about her as to have her in my prayers. In the name of the people of Saint Barnabas Church, thank Sister. God give her the reward you promise for good and faithful servant