Sr. Philomena Bahr, ASC, age 98, of Wichita, Kansas passed away on Wednesday, February 28, 2024. Sr. Bahr was born the daughter of Joseph F. Bahr, Jr and Frances M. (Riedl) Bahr in Olmitz, Kansas on January 7, 1926. Sr. Bahr professed her vows on July 1, 1946. She received a BS and MS in Education and worked as a Elementary and High School Educator throughout KS, OK, NE & NM; She was also a CNA, Rehab Aide and worked Social Services at Vila Maria, Mulvane for 32 years.
She was preceded in death by her parents; sister Alice Tholen and brothers Leonard and Bernard Bahr. She is survived by several nieces and nephews as well as great-nieces and nephews; Sisters Francella, Jeannine and Teresa Bahr, ASC (Cousins), and all of the ASC Community.
A welcoming for Philomena will be held Thursday, March 7, 2024 at 2:00 PM at Adorers of the Blood of Christ, Wichita Center, 1165 Southwest Blvd., Wichita, KS, followed by a wake service at 6:30 PM. A memorial fund has been established for the retirement of Sisters, ASC, 1165 Southwest Blvd., Wichita, KS 67213.