The Hartley Sentinel-The Everly/Royal News - Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties

Sister Janice Hoffman, OSF, a member of the Sisters of St. Francis, of Dubuque, celebrated her Diamond Jubilee (60 years) on Saturday, June 17, at Mount St. Francis Center in Dubuque.

Sister Hoffman and her brother, Glen, grew up on a farm north of Hartley with their parents, Richard and Lena Hoffman. The family was active at St. Joseph Parish in Hartley. She attended Hartley Public School and Immaculate Conception Aspirancy in Dubuque. She received a bachelor's degree in music from Briar Cliff College in Sioux City and a master's degree in music from the University of Portland in Portland, Or...