DeCock, Mary 1923-

Born March 26, 1923, Dewitte, Iowa. Women's Studies Teacher. Mary DeCock was born on March 26, 1923 in DeWitt, Iowa. She received her AB from Clarke College in Dubuque in 1944, her AM in English and Journalism from Marquette University, and an AM in Social Ethics from the University of Chicago Divinity School. She joined the faculty at Mundelein in 1955 as an Instructor of English, later Associate Professor, Director of Publish Relations and Development. In 1974 she coordinated the Weekend College Program while at the same time became an Assistant Professor of Religious Studies. By 1977, Sr. Mary was the director of Religious Studies. In 1991, when Mundelein affiliated with Loyola University, Sr. Mary became an Associate Professor of Theology. In addition, she led study tours to Mexico, Peru, and Nicaragua. She retired from Loyola in 1994.