Providence Brenz

MADISON-Providence Mary “Provie” Brenz, age 93, passed away on Monday, Feb. 12, 2018, at Serenity Homes in DeForest. She was born on Oct. 19, 1924, in Madison, the daughter of Joseph Reda and Louisa Canepa.  Providence retired from the State of Wisconsin in 1990.  She was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church where she was active with St. Peter's Ladies Guild.  She was a member of the Eagles Club, Italian Women's Club and volunteered for the North/Eastside Coalition for the Aging (NESCO) for over 20 years.  Providence also volunteered at Lakeview Elementary School.  She enjoyed bowling and playing bingo at NESCO.  Providence is survived by her sons, Michael (Patty) Brenz, Steven (Pam) Brenz, John Brenz (David) and Patrick Brenz (Bob); grandchildren, Jamie (Chris) Prahl and Christopher Brenz; great-grandchildren, Jillian, Claire and Norah Prahl; sister, Ann Capps; brother, Ralph Reda; and many other relatives and friends.  She was preceded in death by parents; husband, Frederick; three brothers; and five sisters.  Funeral services will be held at ST. PETER CATHOLIC CHURCH, 5001 N.  Sherman Ave., Madison at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018.  Burial will be held at Highland Memory Gardens. Visitation will be held at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Tuesday.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Alzheimer’s Association or the Dane County Humane Society.  A special thank you to Serenity Homes in Deforest and Heartland Hospice for all their care.  Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care 5203 Monona Drive 608-221-5420