Sister Thecla (Dorothy) Cain, OSF of the Sisters of St. Francis, 3340 Windsor Ave, Dubuque, Iowa passed away at 10:53 a.m. Friday, November 8, 2024 at Clare House.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Clare House Chapel, Mount St. Francis Center at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 13, 2024. Guests unable to attend may participate via livestream at: www.youtube.com/dubuquefranciscans

Burial of cremains will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery.

She was born November 8, 1928 in Remsen, IA to James and Maria (Murphy) Cain. She entered the Sisters of St. Francis August 25, 1946 and made final profession of vows August 10, 1952. Sister received her master’s degree in education from University of Portland, Portland, OR. She ministered in Iowa at Manchester and in Dubuque at St. Mary and Colette Center. Sister was also missioned in Portland, OR, St. Cloud, MN, Omaha, NE, and Austin, TX.

Sister is survived by her sisters Gladys Daniels and Veronica Hotovec, nieces, nephews, and her Franciscan sisters.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers Stephen (Rita) Cain, Thomas (Mary Margaret) Cain, Sylvester (Patricia) Cain, Rev. James Cain, and Rev. John Cain; and brothers-in-law Anthony Daniels and Duane Hotovec.

The Sisters of St. Francis express their thanks to Hospice of Dubuque for their care and concern.

Memorials may be given to the Sisters of St. Francis, 3390 Windsor Ave, Dubuque, IA.

Miller Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.