Maureen P. Provost, 81, of Huntley, died peacefully on January 16, 2024, in her home.
Maureen was born in Chicago on March 5, 1942, to parents William and Ruth (nee Daybill) Hickey. She met Jack Provost while working at Sears and together the couple raised their four sons in Mount Prospect, IL.
Maureen was heavily involved with church, volunteering with funeral luncheons and acting as a eucharistic minister for those in need. She was very social and loved to visit with friends and play cards and bocce ball. She loved to travel with her family and friends. Maureen was a great cook and loved to make pasta dinners for her family and all her son’s friends. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, and will be missed dearly by all who knew her.
Maureen is survived by her beloved husband of 55 years, Jack Provost, her children, Thomas (Jennifer) Provost, John (Carrie) Provost, Robert (Michelle) Provost, and Michael Provost, her grandchildren, Megan, Cameron, Jessica, Taylor, Mason, Logan, Brooke, Carson, Caden, Avery, Beth, Shannon, Evan, and London, and her sister, Colleen (the late James) Harder.
She was preceded in death by her sister, Harriet Geraty, and her brothers, George Hickey and William Hickey,
Visitation will be Saturday, January 27, 2024, from 9 a.m. to time of mass 10 a.m. all at St. Mary Church, 10307 Dundee Road, Huntley.
Interment to follow mass at St. Mary Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Maureen’s name can be made to Little Sisters of the Poor https://littlesistersofthepoor.org/donate-to-lsp/
For further information, please contact the DeFiore Funeral Home 847-515-8772
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My deepest condolences. I grew up with the Provost family in our backyard and remember lots of fun and funny times with your parents and family. Thank you Mrs. Provost for being a great part of my childhood. With much love.
I met Maureen on March 14th 1973, we were new to Mt Prospect and she walked over to invite me for coffee the following day. That coffee never happened because I went into labor during the night but through the years many more coffees, get togethers, laughs, trips, sharing of confidences and life events did. Maureen was the perfect friend always willing to share her story and ever willing to listen to mine. I will miss her and love her forever. Millie
Please know that your friends love you and are here for you. Please accept our deepest condolences for your loss.
Maureen and I worked together on the adoration committee planning for the adoration chapel at St Mary's years ago. I adored her. She is the kindest, most loving soul. Heaven has gained a radiant angel. I'm very sorry for her loved ones and their great loss.
To all of Aunt Maureens kids, grandkids and especially Jack, out deepest condolences. Aunt Maureen was a special woman who always made those around her loved and cared for. I have great memories of Thanksgivings at the Provost house, family reunions and other gatherings. She always took time to know what was going on in my life! She lived a life of great worth and love for her family and God. A role model for all.
Sorry to hear of your loss. Maureen was a wonderful person and always had a smile on her face. May you find comfort in your memories of her. I am thinking and praying for you all.