Mechtilde, Mary Mother
Superior General Franciscan Sisters of St. Kunegunda. Born in Berent, West Prussia, Nov. 19, 1889; daughter of Leon Zynda and Mary Jeske. Completed grade and high school education in Berent, West Prussia. Studied art in America. Occupied in various capacities as teacher and art instructor, 1912 1934; Mistress of Novices, 1934-40. Elected Mother General Franciscan Sisters of St. Kunegunda for a term of six years, 1940-45. Residence: 2649 North Hamlin Ave., Chicago, Ill.From: "Who's Who in Polish America" by Rev. Francis Bolek, Editor-in-Chief; Harbinger House, New York, 1943