Mary Krupp - Class of 1958

We moved to DeKalb in 1957 so I attended St. Mary School for 8th grade only. My teacher was Sister Mary Eusebia, who was also the principal. I learned so much, especially in math and language arts. I took piano lessons from Sister Mary St. Jane until my sophomore year in high school. I was also persuaded by my parents to join the band, but the only instrument left was trombone. I hated it!!!  J
I graduated from DeKalb High School, earned a BS in nursing from St. Xavier College, and a Masters of Science in nursing from Loyola University.  I married Tom Krupp, my high school sweetheart , in 1967. When Tom finished law school , we came back to DeKalb where he began his law practice with his twin brother Bob. I worked part time in the obstetrics unit at DeKalb Public Hospital from 1967-1972, and taught at NIU in the nursing department during the 1972-1973 school year. We were blessed with two sons, and I was able to be a stay-at-home mom.

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In 1984, Fr. William Schwartz asked me to become active in forming an outreach to parishioners who were in the hospital, nursing homes, or confined to their own homes. I had a great team of helpers, and the Ministry of Care began. I completed the diocesan Ministry Formation program and was asked to be part of the staff at St. Mary Parish. I retired from this position in 2003 to be a full- time grandma. I cherish the years at St. Mary School and my membership in the parish since 1957. I currently have a granddaughter in the 4th grade at SMS.