PEORIA, ill. – Sister Diane Marie McGrew, president of OSF HealthCare, died Sunday. OSF HealthCare officials say McGrew died peacefully after a five-year battle against ovarian and uterine cancer.
McGrew joined The Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis in 1988. She was appointed president of OSF HealthCare in 2006.
McGrew was elected to the Governing Board of the Congregation and assumed the office of treasurer in 2000. Officials ay her presence on the boards of OSF HealthCare, OSF HealthCare Foundation and OSF St. Francis, Inc. showed her dedication to the advancement of the OSF Ministry and its philanthropic efforts.
“Her leadership has guided us through numerous challenges and successes, while adhering to the OSF Vision of embracing God’s great gift of life, we are one OSF Ministry transforming health care to improve the lives of those we serve,” said Bob Sehring, CEO, OSF HealthCare. “At the forefront of everything she did was the Sisters’ Mission to serve persons with the greatest care and love in a community that celebrates the gift of life.”
“As we mourn the loss of Sister Diane Marie, let us also celebrate her life and the profound impact she has had on OSF HealthCare and the communities we serve. Let us honor her memory by rededicating ourselves to the Mission and provide exceptional health care with love and dignity,” said Sister Judith Ann Duvall, O.S.F., Chairperson of the Boards for OSF HealthCare and Major Superior.
Visitation for Sister Diane Marie McGrew will begin at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, June 11 at the Motherhouse, 1175 St. Francis Lane in East Peoria, Illinois, followed by the rosary at 7 p.m. Her funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 12 with burial in the cemetery on the Motherhouse grounds following Mass.
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