Brother Jude William Such, O.S.B.

Brother Jude (William ) Such, O.S.B. Feb. 10, 1938 – Jan. 11, 2017 Brother Jude (William) Such, a monk of Marmion Abbey, died at Edwards Hospital in Naperville on January 11, 2017. Brother Jude was born in Chicago on February 10, 1938. He was educated at St. Thomas the Apostle Elementary School in Chicago and graduated from Mount Carmel High School in 1956. He was a part-time student at Loyola University in Chicago from 1957-1963. Brother Jude taught in Catholic grades schools of Chicago and subsequently worked for a number of years for Governor Richard Ogilvie and Senator Charles Percy in an administrative capacity. He also was employed by Cook County Hospital and the Illinois Department of Corrections. Brother Jude entered Marmion Abbey in July of 1978. He professed temporary vows on August 6, 1979 and solemn vows on August 6, 1982. Br. Jude served the Abbey and Academy as an assistant to the Treasurer in his years after profession. He was appointed to the position of Prefect of Resident Students at Marmion Academy in 1982. In succeeding years, Br. Jude began teaching Social Science and Theology at the Academy, in the process receiving his B.A. Degree from Illinois Benedictine College and his M.A. in Theology from St. Meinrad School of Theology. Br. Jude also served the Academy as a bus driver and club moderator. In addition, he assisted the Abbey community for interim periods as a Master of Ceremonies Secretary to the Abbey Chapter, and Director of Oblates. Brother Jude stepped down from teaching duties in 2008. A diabetic condition and a number of other health issues led to deterioration in health and restrictions on his work. The diagnosis of congestive heart failure and other declining health indicators resulted in the decision to have Br. Jude be transferred to St. Patrick Residence in Naperville in September of 2016. Brother Jude is survived by a sister, Patricia Gunaka, and the members of his monastic community. The body of Brother Jude will be received by the monastic community at 4:00 pm on Sunday, January 15, 2017. Visitation will follow in the narthex of the Abbey Church from 4:15-8:00 pm. The Funeral Mass will take place on Monday, January 16, at 9:30 am, with burial in the Abbey Cemetery. Arrangements by THE DALEIDEN MORTUARY, 220 N. Lake St., Aurora, IL 60506 (630-631-5500). Please visit our website at www.daleidenmortuary.com where you may sign the guest book or leave condolences for Brother Jude’s family.

Brother Jude William Such, O.S.B.

February 10, 1938 - January 11, 2017