Sister Nancy (Martina) Frommelt passed away at Clare House on March 31, 2025, at 5:30 p.m.  The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the Clare House Chapel, Mount St. Francis Center at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, followed by burial at the Sisters of St. Francis natural burial site. Guests unable to attend may participate via livestream at: www.youtube.com/dubuquefranciscans .

Sister was born on November 16, 1938, in Dubuque, Iowa, to Arthur and Dorothy (Link) Frommelt

Nancy entered the Sisters of St. Francis September 3, 1957, and made final profession of vows August 12, 1963. Sister received her MA from the University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA and her MS from University of Houston, TX. She ministered in Iowa at Remsen, Oyens, Bancroft, and Dubuque; in Illinois at St. John Brebeuf, Niles; in Texas at Houston; in New Jersey at East Orange, Newark, and Elizabeth; and in Pennsylvania at Wallingford, Fairfield, Secane, and Chester.

Sister is survived by her sisters, Sister Sally Frommelt OSF and Linda Pickus; brothers, Fred and Joe (Debra) Frommelt; nieces and nephews, and her Franciscan sisters.

Sister was preceded in death by her parents and brother-in-law Les Pickus.

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

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

Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street is in charge of arrangements.