In 1971, John Rieger of Wallace presents roses to Sister Ida, principal of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, on behalf of the Principals’ Association.
April 19, 2026
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‘Anna liked to laugh’
Patty Duke, Aunt Anna, ‘Uncle Annie’ — Anna Marie Pearce, a centered person who led a big, loud, crazy, famous life
The world knew her as Patty Duke. Nephew Mike Kennedy knew her as Aunt Anna. Mike’s seven children knew her as “Uncle Annie.” And the first time the actress heard the former city councilman’s son, Will, call her “Uncle Annie,” she immediately demanded: “Never correct him.”