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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 Catherine Mayer (formerly Sister Catherine Alma)
Published on January 29, 2013
“… the wise shall shine brightly like the splendor of the firmament and those who instruct many to justice shall be like the stars forever.” Daniel 12: 3 “When I […]
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Sister Mary Eleanor Galvin
Published on December 27, 2012
“… behold, magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, saying, ‘Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We saw his star at its rising and have come to do […]
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Sister Sharon Sullivan (formerly Sister Barbara Mary)
Published on December 21, 2012
“Shoulder my yoke and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. Yes, my yoke is easy and my […]
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Sister Mildred Anne Dudine
Published on November 21, 2012
“Acclaim the Most High, all Earth, serve God gladly, come into God’s presence with songs of joy!” (Psalm 100) “Sister Mildred Anne Dudine, no doubt, entered God’s presence with songs […]
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Sister Eileen Ann Kelley
Published on October 15, 2012
“You must make every effort to support your faith with goodness, knowledge, self-control, endurance and godliness.” (II Peter: 6-7) “I see these words of Peter to the early Church lived […]
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Sister Beth Kelso (formerly Sister Thomas Aquinas)
Published on September 26, 2012
“You are my hope, Lord; my trust, God, from my youth. My hope in you never wavers.” (Psalm 71) “Life is often compared to a pilgrimage, a sacred journey to […]
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Sister Jane Marie Osterholt
Published on September 14, 2012
“ … but Jesus said, ‘Let the children come to me. Do not hinder them. The kingdom of God belongs to such as these.’” (Matthew 19:14) “This reading seems to […]
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Sister Maureen Clare Lehmann
Published on August 11, 2012
“ … [T]he wise shall shine brightly like the splendor of the firmament, and those who lead others to justice shall be like the stars forever.” (Daniel 12:3) “This short […]
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Sister Norene Golly (formerly Sister Charlotte Ann)
Published on July 22, 2012
“ … a full measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over, will be poured into your lap, because the amount you measure out is the amount you will be […]
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Sister Frances Alma McManus
Published on May 30, 2012
“Keep to the narrow path of goodness, and have hope.” (Book of Sirach) “If the sum of Sister Frances Alma’s years is any indication, it is obvious that she heeded […]
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Sister Regina Mary Wallace
Published on April 27, 2012
“The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; on those who live in a land of deep shadow, a light has shone.” (Isaiah 9:2) “These few, yet […]
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Sister Alice Louise Potts
Published on March 8, 2012
“Love is patient; love is kind. …” (1 Corinthians 13:4) “It is not easy to talk about Sister Alice Louise’s life and contributions — not just because she entered the […]
