Sr. Mary Ellen Proulx, age 80, of Wichita, KS passed away on Saturday, March 4th at Mount St. Mary. A Memorial Mass will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, May 26th, at St. Peters Catholic Church in Gentilly, MN with Monsignor David Baumgartner presiding. The interment will be in the parish cemetery. The family will greet friends for one hour prior to the service at the church. Arrangements are with Carlin Family Funeral Service of Erskine and messages of condolence may be shared at www.carlinfuneral.com. 
Sr. Mary Ellen was born in Crookston, MN to Noel and Cerisa (Hamel) Proulx of Red Lake Falls (RLF), MN. She was the 6th child born in the family of 9 children. She attended St. Josephs elementary school in RLF, St. Anne’s elementary school in Somerset, WI, and Somerset public schools in High School. During her high school years, she realized her calling to be a nun. She then attended and graduated from St. Josephs Academy High School in Crookston, MN. She went on to be a Novice at Provincial House in Crookston. She attended and graduated with her teaching degree at Virtebo College in La Crosse, Wisconsin. She recently celebrated her 61st anniversary of taking her vows.
Sr. Mary Ellen was a classically trained musician who ministered music for 47 years to grade schools, high schools, Cathedral and Parish choirs. She also helped with Children’s Theatre, mission work in Guatemala, Musicals at Brady High School, and Sing-a-longs at family gatherings. Her gift was bringing joy and the Gospel through music.
She was a loving sister, aunt, teacher, and friend to many.
