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The Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods are a community of vowed Catholic women religious. Inspired by our foundress Saint Mother Theodore Guerin, we are passionate about our lives of prayer, education, service and advocacy.
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Obituary search
At this time, our site contains all Sisters of Providence obituaries beginning in 2009.
Found 364 Results
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Sister Terese Marie Havlik
Published on July 10, 2018
Her students greatly admired her and she must have been an excellent teacher. “I teach and model different forms of prayer in my religion class. I have been told by my students that their prayer life has been deepened and enriched. I try to develop in them an awareness of God’s presence and closeness in their lives.”
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Sister Maureen Ann McCarthy
Published on July 6, 2018
Sister Maureen Ann lived her life fully as a faithful Sister of Providence. She did not wear her spirituality on her sleeve, but we saw it in not only her living out the commandment of love for others in action, but also in her fidelity to prayer.
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Sister Martha Steidl (formerly Sister Marie Aquinas)
Published on March 12, 2018
As we gather today to celebrate the life of Sister Martha Steidl, it is impossible not to reflect on how appropriate the name Martha is for this remarkable woman. For […]
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Sister Ann Jeanette Gootee
Published on January 17, 2018
Ann Jeanette, thank you for bearing the cost of love
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Sister Adelaide Ortegel
Published on December 13, 2017
From the moment she said her “Yes” to God, Adelaide was all in – ready to go where Providence called
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Sister Margaret Ann Wilson (formerly Sister Ann Gerard)
Published on December 8, 2017
‘Margaret Ann, thank you for literally “being there” for your family’
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Sister Agnes Mary Raetz
Published on December 8, 2017
‘Agnes would roll her eyes and just smile at all our shenanigans’
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Sister Kathryn Koressel (formerly Sister Alfreda Marie)
Published on December 8, 2017
‘She showed the generosity of those who reach out to the poor and suffering.’
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Sister Anita Bechert
Published on November 13, 2017
She was the kind of person who stuck to the letter of the law, yet, she had a great sense of humor and a dazzling smile
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Sister Mary Terence Haag
Published on October 9, 2017
‘Her love for the poor was legendary. She fought for them, prayed for them, cried for them …’
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Sister Agnes Clare Buckley
Published on September 25, 2017
‘Sister was an angel on earth. It was an honor to care for her.’
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Sister Bernadette Mary Carroll
Published on September 22, 2017
‘She was meek and humble of heart. She was generous, considerate and kind.’
