Mary Provencher

Mary M. Provencher 83, of Kingsford, passed away on Saturday morning September 15th at the beautiful Victorian Pines on Iron Mountains North side. Mary passed peacefully from this world surrounded by her family into the waiting arms of her heavenly family. She was born on May 14, 1926 in Iron Mountain, the daughter of the late John Sr. and Lucy (Kattnig) Mente. Mary Mente and Donald Provencher were married on February 18, 1947 at Immaculate Conception Church in Iron Mountain, Donald preceded her in death on May 11, 1998. Mary's life was a life of simple service to her family, church and community and a shining example of steadfast, unconditional love and strength. There was no problem she felt was insurmountable because she always knew the power of prayer. She would say "don't worry we'll just pray" and after a job was obtained or some problem solved, she'd say "see the prayers are being answered" with her ever faithful smile. Mary was a member of American Martyrs Church, St. Theresa's Circle, Daughters of Isabella and the Breen Senior Citizens Center. Mary is survived by her children, Diane (Ken) Davis of Iron Mountain, Kathy Hosking of Marquette, David (Beth) Provencher, of Breitung Twp. and Renee' (Rick) Lindow of Breitung Twp.; grandchildren, Jennifer (Dave) Ingle, Kristine (Gary) Mahan, Dan (Sara) Davis, Justin (Erin) Hosking, Carissa Hosking, Jorden Hosking, Kara (Fred) Hosking-Martins, Kalyn Hosking, Josh Provencher, Jesse Provencher and Rachelle Lindow; great grandchildren, Brittany (Matt) Schumaker, Tacita Pietrantonio, Thomas Dunham, Max Dunham, Kaitlin Ingle, James Ingle, Anna Olsen, Dylan Olsen, Bryce Davis, Ethan Davis, Kaileigh, Brock, Weston, Zachary Hosking, Preston Hosking, Wyatt Provencher; great great grandson, Giovanni Pietrantonio; brother, Raymond (Julie) Mente of Whawano, WI. She was also survived by many nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband Donald, Mary was preceded in death by her brothers, John Mente Jr., Paul Mente, Bernard Mente, Joseph Mente and sister, Louise "Wib" Mente; Visitation will be Monday, Sept. 17th from 5:00-8:00pm at the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Tuesday, Sept. 18th at 11:00am at American Martyrs Church. Fr. Joseph Gouin will offer the Mass of the Christian burial. Burial will be in Cemetery Park. Pallbearers will be, Joshua Provencher, David Provencher, Daniel Davis, Justin Hosking, Jorden Hosking, Rick Lindow and Gary Mahan. Honorary pallbearers will be, Ken Davis and Jesse Provencher. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Mary Provencher online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com. The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home with the arrangements.

Mary Provencher

May 14, 1926 - September 15, 2012