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Love, mercy, justice
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 Winifred Mary Sullivan
Published on December 3, 2021
We are grateful to have had her among us all these years, and we wish her a safe journey to her heavenly home
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Sister Agnes Eugene Cordak
Published on October 19, 2021
As I was preparing Sister Agnes Eugene’s commentary, a quote from the prophet Daniel kept crossing my mind. “And those who have taught many people to do what is right […]
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Sister Laurine Haley
Published on September 6, 2021
‘Laurine truly appreciated all God’s gifts.’
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Sister Mary Ryan
Published on August 23, 2021
You can now share in the heavenly banquet that has been prepared for you for all eternity
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Sister Kathleen Kelly (formerly Sister Edward Marie)
Published on August 17, 2021
“My song will be with you forever, you, my light, my love, my friend. You will lead and guide me home.”
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Sister Annette Schipp
Published on July 14, 2021
Thank you for your presence with us! We count on your continued loving care for us.
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Sister Mary Louise O’Connor (formerly Sister James Margaret)
Published on May 3, 2021
Now you are happy forever in the fullness of God’s life.
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Sister Mary Patricia Cummings (formerly Sister Marie Janice)
Published on April 12, 2021
Sister Mary Pat Cummings will be greatly missed, for she was greatly loved …
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Sister Florence Norton (formerly Sister Thomas Ann)
Published on April 2, 2021
Thanks to you and the way you lived your life, we see what joy it is to see love in action, to be love in action
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Sister Ruth Ellen Doane
Published on February 5, 2021
Thank you, Ruth, for modeling for us your authentic self, throughout your life in so many challenging and celebrative occasions and especially in your final days and moments with us.
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Sister Suzanne Smith (formerly Sister Louis)
Published on February 3, 2021
Rest in peace, Suzanne, you have reached your final destination.
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Sister Charles Van Hoy
Published on January 27, 2021
“A beacon, an example, an inspiration.”
