Sister Michaela (Mary Ann) Galles, OSF of 3340 Windsor Ave, Dubuque, Iowa, passed away at  10:14 a.m. February 25, 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. Monday, March 11, 2024. Masks are optional. Guests unable to attend may participate via livestream at: www.youtube.com/dubuquefranciscans

Burial of cremains will be in Sisters of St. Francis burial site.

Sister was bron on April 14, 1935 in Kingsley, the daughter of Roman and Iola (Johnson) Galles.

Sister entered the Sisters of St. Francis August 25, 1954 and made final profession of vows August 12, 1960. Sister received her master’s degree in theology from Notre Dame University, Notre Dame, IN. She ministered as an educator in Illinois at St. Mary of the Woods, Chicago and in Iowa at Heelan High School and Briar Cliff College, Sioux City; Larchwood; Wahlert High School, Dubuque, Pocahontas; St. Martin, Cascade; Anthon; Cherokee; and Boone. Sister Michaela was also missioned on the Charism Team at Mount St. Francis Center, Dubuque.

Sister is survived by her sisters, Beth Ortner and Jenni (Joe) Malsam; her brothers Joe (Madeline) Galles and Jim (Connie) Galles; a sister-in-law Lois Galles; a brother-in-law Jim Hager; nieces, nephews, and her Franciscan sisters.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Margaret Hager; brothers, John Galles and Gerry Galles; and brother-in-law Richard Ortner.

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, Dubuque, IA.

Miller Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.