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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 Mary Ann Leahy, (formerly Sister Marie Anita)
Published on April 30, 2019
‘Mary’s vision and vitality were infectious.’
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Sister Mary Jo Stewart (formerly Sister Joseph Maureen)
Published on April 22, 2019
“Mary Jo fulfilled her noble calling with the same dedication that she devoted to teaching. She enjoyed her gift and brought it to fulfillment.”
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Sister Brigid Mary Hurley
Published on April 5, 2019
She was always ready with a humorous comment and quick retort
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Sister Cecilia Carter (formerly Sister Mary Cecilia)
Published on April 1, 2019
“My roots are at the Woods.”
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Sister Marie Paul Haas
Published on April 1, 2019
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 […]
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Sister John Mary Rifner
Published on March 21, 2019
The sisters remember John Mary as one who enjoyed life, who had a generous spirit and one who was just fun to be with
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Sister Mary Cecile Grojean
Published on February 14, 2019
Mary Cecile liked to laugh and make people laugh
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Sister Louise Schroeder (formerly Sister Edward Louise)
Published on January 22, 2019
We can be assured that as Sister Louise Schroeder is called to give an account of her stewardship, she will have no regrets
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Sister Ann Marie Boyce
Published on January 2, 2019
‘She almost always said yes to anyone’s request for help. She was lovingly generous, totally dependable, and a faithful friend to many.’
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Sister Jean Anne Maher (formerly Sister Roberta Marie)
Published on August 23, 2018
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 […]
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Sister Elaine Doucette (formerly Sister Elaine Marie)
Published on July 30, 2018
Elaine loved being outdoors. She loved being by the water
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Sister Pauline Brockelsby
Published on July 13, 2018
She was a gentle and pleasant presence among the other residents, attentive and gracious
