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She was always ready with a humorous comment and quick retort

“My roots are at the Woods.”

The Miriam Webster dictionary has a definition of institution that relates to persons. The definition states, “Any familiar, long-established person; a fixture; someone who is very well known in a…

The sisters remember John Mary as one who enjoyed life, who had a generous spirit and one who was just fun to be with

Mary Cecile liked to laugh and make people laugh

We can be assured that as Sister Louise Schroeder is called to give an account of her stewardship, she will have no regrets

‘She almost always said yes to anyone’s request for help. She was lovingly generous, totally dependable, and a faithful friend to many.’

Christmas came early for William F. and Katherine Sharkey Maher with the birth of their daughter Jean Anne on December 24, 1932, in Chicago. Jean Anne was one of five…

Elaine loved being outdoors. She loved being by the water

She was a gentle and pleasant presence among the other residents, attentive and gracious

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.”

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.