SISTER BARBARA KUSHAN, SCL . . . Sister Barbara Kushan, 81, a Sister of Charity of Leavenworth (SCL) for almost 62 years, died on March 1, 2023, at Ross Hall, Leavenworth, Kansas. She entered religious life on Aug. 30, 1961. Sister Barbara enjoyed celebrations with lots of family and friends and good Croatian and Polish food. She enjoyed visiting family and traveled to visit her brother’s family in Washington when she could. Her niece described her as, “social, determined, and generous.”

During her 44-year teaching ministry, Sister Barbara was an advocate for study in computer science. At her suggestion, the administration of Saint Mary College added computer science to the curriculum in 1977. The program grew from one course to become the top computer science program in the state of Kansas by 1984. Sister took joy in the relationships she formed with her students, describing some of them as “sons and daughters” and “grandchildren.” Sister Barbara held master’s degrees in math and computer science and a doctorate in computer science. She retired to Ross Hall in 2015, taking part in prayer ministry and living in companionship with her fellow SCLs. There will be a vigil service at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 14, in Ross Chapel, SCL Mother House, Leavenworth. Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated in Ross Chapel at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 15. Interment will follow in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Mother House grounds. Memorial contributions can be made to the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth, 4200 S. 4th St., Leavenworth, KS 66048. Please visit https:// www.scls.org/sisterbarbarakushan/ to read her full obituary.