Sr. Mary Noel Plummer, OP

Springfield Dominican Sister Mary Noel Plummer, OP, died on April 13, 2022, at Sacred Heart Convent, in the 69th year of her religious profession. She was born in 1933 in Columbus, Ohio, and raised in Decatur, IL, by her parents Chester and Helen, (nee Friel) Plummer. She was baptized Nancy Agnes and made her profession of vows in 1952 at Sacred Heart Convent.

A dedicated teacher and principal, Sister M. Noel is remembered fondly by students from her days of teaching primary and junior high school in Springfield, Litchfield, Jacksonville, and Chicago. She was an elementary school principal in Chicago, New Berlin, and in Springfield, first at Little Flower and then at St. Agnes. After more than 30 years in education, she transitioned to pastoral ministry at parishes in Decatur and Kankakee, where she was known to be a compassionate, gentle, friendly support to parishioners and parish staff alike.

In 1999, Sr. M. Noel was elected by her Dominican sisters to serve as prioress of Sacred Heart Convent. After two terms in that role, she gave many years of service as a part-time switchboard operator and was, always, a full-time encourager to everyone she encountered.

Sister M. Noel was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her sister, Sister Helen Marie Plummer, OSF, Springfield; several cousins; and her Dominican Sisters.

Visitors are welcome; masks and social distancing are required. Visitation: 4:00-5:00 p.m. on Monday, April 18, 2022, 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 Monday, April 18, 2022, at Sacred Heart Convent Chapel, Dominican with Father Michael DeTemple, celebrant.

Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at Calvary Cemetery, Springfield.

Mass and graveside services will be live streamed. For live stream information watch https://springfieldop.org/sister-mary-noel-plummer-op/

Memorials to honor the memory of Sister M. Noel may be made to the Dominican Sisters Retirement Fund, 1237 W. Monroe St., Springfield, IL, 62704.

The Dominican Sisters and family of Sister M. Noel are being served by Butler Funeral Home, 900 S. 6th St., Springfield.