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Elaine Pierce Obituary

Pierce, Elaine C. (nee Cregan), beloved wife of the late Charles J. Pierce (retired 1st Deputy Fire Commissioner CFD), dearest mother of Mary Ellen (James) Crowley, Charles, Thomas (Mary Beth), Daniel (Penny Daly), Susan (Daniel, Capt. CFD) Gillespie, Terrence (Kim), Julie (Patrick) Joyce and Kevin Pierce, proud grandmother of James, Daniel (Andrea), Marybeth (Aaron) Nosek and Terry (Sharon) Crowley, Bridget, Daniel, Patrick, Mary, Brendan and Ellen Pierce; Erin (Bryan) Naraky, Megan, Brian and Terry Gillespie; Bree, Kelly, Charlie, Terry and Tommy Pierce, Brian, Nora and Conor Joyce; Jack and Kevin Pierce and the late Thomas Pierce and Danny Gillespie, great-grandmother of Danny and Megan Crowley and Terry Pierce, devoted daughter of the late Thomas and Elizabeth (nee Counihan) Cregan, loving sister of Judith (Daniel) Murray, the late Thomas (late Irene) Cregan, late Robert (Patricia) Cregan, fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Sister-in-law and friend to the late George F. (late Joan) Pierce and the late Maryann (late Kenneth) Neuman. Member of Amvets Ted Knusman Aux. Funeral Monday, 9:15 a.m., from Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, 6150 N. Cicero Ave., to St. Paul of the Cross Church, corner of Northwest Hwy. and Washington Sts. Park Ridge, for Mass at 10 a.m. Interment All Saints Cemetery. Memorial contributions to St. Mary of Providence School, 4200 N. Austin, Chicago, IL, 60634 or the Fire Chaplains Ministry Fund, 1140 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL, 60607, would be appreciated. Visitation Sunday, from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. 773-736- 3833 Visit Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Aug. 10 to Aug. 11, 2002.

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Amanda Herman

August 15, 2002

To the Pierce Family, my deepest sympathy. May you find peace and healing through one another. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Bruce & Stacy Berger

August 12, 2002

Our thoughts & prayers are with you,



The Berger Family

Cliff & Terry Courrier

August 12, 2002

The Pierce Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Cliff and Terry Courrier

Rabbi Moshe Wolf , Fire Chaplain Chicago Fire Dept.

August 12, 2002

TO THE PIERCE FAMILY,

with deep sympathy and heartfelt condolences to the whole family on your loss. may God comfort you and give you strength in this most difficult hour. you're in my thoughts and prayers.

Ray & MaryLee Hane

August 11, 2002

Sorry to hear about your Mom. Our prayers are with you.

Jerry and Jennie Kuderna

August 11, 2002

Sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. Our condolences and prayers are with you.

Noreen McCann

August 11, 2002

I am sorry I am unable to be there to extend my sympathy, but I just got the news. My sincere sympathy to all of you at this time. Noreen

David Craine

August 11, 2002

To the Pierce clan, in particular the Joyces and Gillespies - my heartfelt condolences on the loss of your mother and grandmother. I never met her, but based on the terrific character of her progeny, she must have been a remarkable woman.

John & Kathy McEnroe

August 11, 2002

Please accept our condolences and prayers on the loss of your beloved mother.

John & Kathy McEnroe

Brother Konrad

August 11, 2002

Condolences to all in the Pierce Family on the death of your mother and grandmother. I will remember her when she was in the fullness of health and vitality...which she has so recently regained in union with Our Lord and your dad!



Promise of prayer for your family.

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Jessica & John Capesius

August 10, 2002

You have our sympathy on the loss of your mother/grandmother. She was a terrific lady who raised a wonderful family. We should all have such a fulfilling life.

Virginia Haggerty

August 10, 2002

Chuck,Dan and Julie. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time.

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