Springfield Dominican Sister M. Kristin Rever died on December 27, 2023, at St. John’s Hospital. She was born in 1942, in Assumption, IL to John H. and Wanda M. [Nee: Simpson] Rever who gave her the name Kay Frances. She was baptized at Assumption BVM, Assumption, IL, and in 1962 made her profession of vows at Sacred Heart Convent.
Sister M. Kristin taught elementary school for 19 years at parochial schools in Chicago, Matteson, and Newton, IL and in Duluth, MN. After study, she began ministry as a respiratory therapist, serving in that capacity intermittently at St. Dominic Hospital, Jackson, MS for a total of 14 years and at St. Mary-Rogers Memorial Hospital, Rogers, AR for two. While in Jackson, she also served in the development office for St. Catherine’s Village, and as pastoral visitor at St. Catherine’s from 2006-2019. She remained deeply committed to the healing ministry of Jesus in all of her healthcare assignments. She frequently volunteered as pastoral visitor in parishes and worked in parish healthcare in Springfield.
Sister M. Kristin was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, John. She is survived by her nephew, Robert Rever and niece, Rhonda Beck, both of Taylorville, IL; her nephew, John Rever of Omaha, NE; and many dear cousins.
Visitors are welcome; Visitation: 4:00 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, in the Aquinas Center at Sacred Heart Convent Chapel, 1237 W. Monroe St., Springfield, IL 62704. Visitation will begin with a prayer service.
Funeral Mass: 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at Sacred Heart Convent Chapel with Father Michael DeTemple, OP, celebrant.
Wake and Mass livestream links available at springfieldop.org/livestream/
Cremation rites have been provided by Butler Cremation Tribute Center. Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at Calvary Cemetery, Springfield, IL. Livestreamed on Facebook at springfieldop.org/livestream/
Memorials to honor the memory of Sister M. Kristin may be made to the Dominican Sisters Retirement Fund, 1237 W. Monroe St., Springfield, IL, 62704.
The Dominican Sisters and family of Sister M. Kristin are being served by Butler Funeral Home-Springfield, 900 S. 6th St., Springfield.
