Obituaries

Notre Dame Sister Kay McMullen, who entered the congregation in 1959, died March 12. She taught in Notre Dame schools in cities including San Francisco and Belmont.

Sister Margaret Karam, formerly known as Sister Raymond Joseph Karam, died on March 9 at the Dominican Life Center in Adrian, Michigan. She was 93 years of age and in the 69th year of her religious profession in the Adrian Dominican Congregation.

Deacon James Shea died March 2. He was ordained a deacon June 19, 2005, and served at St. Matthew Parish, San Mateo until 2013 when he and his wife, Patricia, moved. He continued ministry in their new location at St. Patrick Parish, Grass Valley. Deacon Jim was 76 years old.

Deacon James Haug died Dec. 31. He was 80 years old.

Sister Karen Stern, SHF, died peacefully at the motherhouse of the Sisters of the Holy Family in Fremont on Feb. 18 at the age of 86.