MARIE L. DESNOYERS
(1853 - 1937)
OLD RESIDENT PASSES AWAY
Miss Marie L. Desnoyers, 84, Dies This Morning
Miss Marie L. Desnoyers, member of one of Green Bay's most prominent pioneer families and a leader in the civic and social life of this community for nearly three-quarters of a century, died at 3 o'clock this morning at her home, 605 Cherry Street.
She was 84 years of age. Her death, following that of a sister, Elizabeth C., four years ago, was hastened by complications due to the infirmities of old age. The sisters were constant companions and lifelong advisors to each other in their numerous civic, charitable and religious activities, to which they devoted the major part of their lives.
Miss Desnoyers funeral will be held at 9 o'clock Monday morning at St. Willebrord's church. A requiem mass will be sung and burial is to be int the family lot in Allouez cemetery.
Marie Louise Desnoyers was born March 19, 1852, a daughter of Francis Xavier Desnoyers and Louisa Baird, who were among the early settlers in Green Bay. The house in which she was born occupies the site of the present brick residence, Monroe Avenue and Cherry Street. Her life was spent here except for a few years in school in a Detroit convent.
Helped Found Hospital
Her father was distinguished among the pioneers of this locality and occupied numerous appointments of trust under federal and state government here and at Detroit. He was the owner of large tracts of land in the city and be-
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tween Green Bay and De Pere.
Miss Desnoyers was the daughter and the sister of former mayors, her father, and brother, Frank B. Desnoyers, having served in that office years ago.
Through the efforts of Miss Desnoyers, her sister, Elizabeth Carey Desnoyers, who passed away four years ago, and a few other women the first money was raised that was instrumental in starting St. Vincent hospital in the early 90's. The women went about their purpose despite opposition of physicians, and nuns from the order of Saint Francis of Assisi came from Springfield, Ill., to take charge of the hospital established in a large residence of Dr. Van Norstrand, S. Quincy Street. From that meagre beginning the hospital erected its first building, then several additions, two more hospitals were established and Green Bay some years ago became the hospital center of this northern territory.
Charter Club Member
Miss Desnoyers was a charter member of the Marquette Club, oldest study club in the state, and she and other women formed a sewing circle years ago that eventually became the foundation of Green Bay Apostolate. Miss Desnoyers had traveled extensively, having visited countries in Europe three times, Mexico and California. She frequently delivered talks on her travels before clubs.
Surviving Miss Desnoyers are her brother, Frank B., three nephews, Philip B. Desnoyers, Green Bay; Francis L. Desnoyers, De Pere, and Harry B. Desnoyers, Glen Ellyn, Ill., and a niece, Mrs. E.J. McEachron, Wausau.
The Catholic Ladies' Aid society will recite the rosary at 4 o'clock Sunday afternoon at the residence where the Marquette club will say it at 7:30 and the Catholic Woman's Club at 8 o'clock. The Ryan funeral home is in charge.
Green Bay Press-Gazette, Wis., Saturday, October 2, 1937 pg. 2
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(1853 - 1937)
OLD RESIDENT PASSES AWAY
Miss Marie L. Desnoyers, 84, Dies This Morning
Miss Marie L. Desnoyers, member of one of Green Bay's most prominent pioneer families and a leader in the civic and social life of this community for nearly three-quarters of a century, died at 3 o'clock this morning at her home, 605 Cherry Street.
She was 84 years of age. Her death, following that of a sister, Elizabeth C., four years ago, was hastened by complications due to the infirmities of old age. The sisters were constant companions and lifelong advisors to each other in their numerous civic, charitable and religious activities, to which they devoted the major part of their lives.
Miss Desnoyers funeral will be held at 9 o'clock Monday morning at St. Willebrord's church. A requiem mass will be sung and burial is to be int the family lot in Allouez cemetery.
Marie Louise Desnoyers was born March 19, 1852, a daughter of Francis Xavier Desnoyers and Louisa Baird, who were among the early settlers in Green Bay. The house in which she was born occupies the site of the present brick residence, Monroe Avenue and Cherry Street. Her life was spent here except for a few years in school in a Detroit convent.
Helped Found Hospital
Her father was distinguished among the pioneers of this locality and occupied numerous appointments of trust under federal and state government here and at Detroit. He was the owner of large tracts of land in the city and be-
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WELL KNOWN WOMAN DIES THIS MORNING
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tween Green Bay and De Pere.
Miss Desnoyers was the daughter and the sister of former mayors, her father, and brother, Frank B. Desnoyers, having served in that office years ago.
Through the efforts of Miss Desnoyers, her sister, Elizabeth Carey Desnoyers, who passed away four years ago, and a few other women the first money was raised that was instrumental in starting St. Vincent hospital in the early 90's. The women went about their purpose despite opposition of physicians, and nuns from the order of Saint Francis of Assisi came from Springfield, Ill., to take charge of the hospital established in a large residence of Dr. Van Norstrand, S. Quincy Street. From that meagre beginning the hospital erected its first building, then several additions, two more hospitals were established and Green Bay some years ago became the hospital center of this northern territory.
Charter Club Member
Miss Desnoyers was a charter member of the Marquette Club, oldest study club in the state, and she and other women formed a sewing circle years ago that eventually became the foundation of Green Bay Apostolate. Miss Desnoyers had traveled extensively, having visited countries in Europe three times, Mexico and California. She frequently delivered talks on her travels before clubs.
Surviving Miss Desnoyers are her brother, Frank B., three nephews, Philip B. Desnoyers, Green Bay; Francis L. Desnoyers, De Pere, and Harry B. Desnoyers, Glen Ellyn, Ill., and a niece, Mrs. E.J. McEachron, Wausau.
The Catholic Ladies' Aid society will recite the rosary at 4 o'clock Sunday afternoon at the residence where the Marquette club will say it at 7:30 and the Catholic Woman's Club at 8 o'clock. The Ryan funeral home is in charge.
Green Bay Press-Gazette, Wis., Saturday, October 2, 1937 pg. 2
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MARIE L. DESNOYERS
(1853 - 1937)
OLD RESIDENT PASSES AWAY
Miss Marie L. Desnoyers, 84, Dies This Morning
Miss Marie L. Desnoyers, member of one of Green Bay's most prominent pioneer families and a leader in the civic and social life of this community for nearly three-quarters of a century, died at 3 o'clock this morning at her home, 605 Cherry Street.
She was 84 years of age. Her death, following that of a sister, Elizabeth C., four years ago, was hastened by complications due to the infirmities of old age. The sisters were constant companions and lifelong advisors to each other in their numerous civic, charitable and religious activities, to which they devoted the major part of their lives.
Miss Desnoyers funeral will be held at 9 o'clock Monday morning at St. Willebrord's church. A requiem mass will be sung and burial is to be int the family lot in Allouez cemetery.
Marie Louise Desnoyers was born March 19, 1852, a daughter of Francis Xavier Desnoyers and Louisa Baird, who were among the early settlers in Green Bay. The house in which she was born occupies the site of the present brick residence, Monroe Avenue and Cherry Street. Her life was spent here except for a few years in school in a Detroit convent.
Helped Found Hospital
Her father was distinguished among the pioneers of this locality and occupied numerous appointments of trust under federal and state government here and at Detroit. He was the owner of large tracts of land in the city and be-
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WELL KNOWN WOMAN DIES THIS MORNING
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tween Green Bay and De Pere.
Miss Desnoyers was the daughter and the sister of former mayors, her father, and brother, Frank B. Desnoyers, having served in that office years ago.
Through the efforts of Miss Desnoyers, her sister, Elizabeth Carey Desnoyers, who passed away four years ago, and a few other women the first money was raised that was instrumental in starting St. Vincent hospital in the early 90's. The women went about their purpose despite opposition of physicians, and nuns from the order of Saint Francis of Assisi came from Springfield, Ill., to take charge of the hospital established in a large residence of Dr. Van Norstrand, S. Quincy Street. From that meagre beginning the hospital erected its first building, then several additions, two more hospitals were established and Green Bay some years ago became the hospital center of this northern territory.
Charter Club Member
Miss Desnoyers was a charter member of the Marquette Club, oldest study club in the state, and she and other women formed a sewing circle years ago that eventually became the foundation of Green Bay Apostolate. Miss Desnoyers had traveled extensively, having visited countries in Europe three times, Mexico and California. She frequently delivered talks on her travels before clubs.
Surviving Miss Desnoyers are her brother, Frank B., three nephews, Philip B. Desnoyers, Green Bay; Francis L. Desnoyers, De Pere, and Harry B. Desnoyers, Glen Ellyn, Ill., and a niece, Mrs. E.J. McEachron, Wausau.
The Catholic Ladies' Aid society will recite the rosary at 4 o'clock Sunday afternoon at the residence where the Marquette club will say it at 7:30 and the Catholic Woman's Club at 8 o'clock. The Ryan funeral home is in charge.
Green Bay Press-Gazette, Wis., Saturday, October 2, 1937 pg. 2
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(1853 - 1937)
OLD RESIDENT PASSES AWAY
Miss Marie L. Desnoyers, 84, Dies This Morning
Miss Marie L. Desnoyers, member of one of Green Bay's most prominent pioneer families and a leader in the civic and social life of this community for nearly three-quarters of a century, died at 3 o'clock this morning at her home, 605 Cherry Street.
She was 84 years of age. Her death, following that of a sister, Elizabeth C., four years ago, was hastened by complications due to the infirmities of old age. The sisters were constant companions and lifelong advisors to each other in their numerous civic, charitable and religious activities, to which they devoted the major part of their lives.
Miss Desnoyers funeral will be held at 9 o'clock Monday morning at St. Willebrord's church. A requiem mass will be sung and burial is to be int the family lot in Allouez cemetery.
Marie Louise Desnoyers was born March 19, 1852, a daughter of Francis Xavier Desnoyers and Louisa Baird, who were among the early settlers in Green Bay. The house in which she was born occupies the site of the present brick residence, Monroe Avenue and Cherry Street. Her life was spent here except for a few years in school in a Detroit convent.
Helped Found Hospital
Her father was distinguished among the pioneers of this locality and occupied numerous appointments of trust under federal and state government here and at Detroit. He was the owner of large tracts of land in the city and be-
(Continued on Page 2, Column 4)
WELL KNOWN WOMAN DIES THIS MORNING
(Concluded From Page 1)
tween Green Bay and De Pere.
Miss Desnoyers was the daughter and the sister of former mayors, her father, and brother, Frank B. Desnoyers, having served in that office years ago.
Through the efforts of Miss Desnoyers, her sister, Elizabeth Carey Desnoyers, who passed away four years ago, and a few other women the first money was raised that was instrumental in starting St. Vincent hospital in the early 90's. The women went about their purpose despite opposition of physicians, and nuns from the order of Saint Francis of Assisi came from Springfield, Ill., to take charge of the hospital established in a large residence of Dr. Van Norstrand, S. Quincy Street. From that meagre beginning the hospital erected its first building, then several additions, two more hospitals were established and Green Bay some years ago became the hospital center of this northern territory.
Charter Club Member
Miss Desnoyers was a charter member of the Marquette Club, oldest study club in the state, and she and other women formed a sewing circle years ago that eventually became the foundation of Green Bay Apostolate. Miss Desnoyers had traveled extensively, having visited countries in Europe three times, Mexico and California. She frequently delivered talks on her travels before clubs.
Surviving Miss Desnoyers are her brother, Frank B., three nephews, Philip B. Desnoyers, Green Bay; Francis L. Desnoyers, De Pere, and Harry B. Desnoyers, Glen Ellyn, Ill., and a niece, Mrs. E.J. McEachron, Wausau.
The Catholic Ladies' Aid society will recite the rosary at 4 o'clock Sunday afternoon at the residence where the Marquette club will say it at 7:30 and the Catholic Woman's Club at 8 o'clock. The Ryan funeral home is in charge.
Green Bay Press-Gazette, Wis., Saturday, October 2, 1937 pg. 2
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