Sister Anna Kosenski Obituary (1929

Sister Anna KOSENSKI Sister Anna Kosenski, formerly known as Sister Annella, died on June 4, 2014, in Adrian, Michigan. She was 99 years of age and in the 84th year of her religious profession as a Dominican Sister. Sister Anna was born in Pe Ell, Washington to Bernard and Anna (Soleric) Kosenski. She graduated from Holy Angels Academy in Seattle, and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in education from Holy Names College in Spokane. Sister ministered in elementary education for fifty-four years, forty-nine of which she was a first-grade teacher. She taught in Seattle, Bremerton, Everett, Aberdeen, Miles City (MT), Pittsburg and San Leandro (CA). She loved her students, and they loved and trusted her. One of her former first graders (now 82!) said she would never forget Sister's kindness to all the children. After "retiring" from the classroom, she became a tutor at St. Matthew School in Seattle, and taught in the literacy program at Seattle Central Community College. She also taught homeless students at Whittier Public School and tutored at Everett Community College when she moved to Everett. Anna was proud of her Polish heritage, and in her 80's she studied the Polish language, and moved to Poland to teach English as a second language to high school girls. After three years, she returned to Assumption Convent where she resided until she moved to Adrian, Michigan. Many will remember Sister for her great devotion to St. Martin de Porres, and her joy to attend his canonization Mass in Rome. Others will recall her gentle and friendly manner and how she spoke slowly and precisely, as she had done for 49 years teaching first grade. Sister Anna is survived by her Dominican Sisters and by loving nieces and nephews. A memorial Mass will be offered on Monday, June 16th at 1 pm at Assumption Church in Seattle. Memorial gifts may be made to Adrian Dominican Sisters, 1257 East Siena Heights Drive, Adrian, Michigan, 49221. Guestbook at harveyfuneral.com To send a flower arrangement in memory of Sister Anna Kosenski, please click here to visit our sympathy store.