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Gladys Pierce Obituary

Pierce, Gladys (nee Marcado), passed away December 3, 2005, of Pancreatic Cancer, loving wife of 54 years to Bernard "Bernie" Pierce, cherished mother of Dr. Karen (Dr. Carey Weiss) Pierce, Linda (Keith) Clarke and Jan (Douglas) Gloff, adored grandmother of Brian and Aimee Weiss, Kyle Clarke, Lisa and Lindsey Gloff, dear sister of the late Harry (Renee) Marcado, dear aunt "Auntie" and loving friend of many. Her spirit continues forever. Service Tuesday, 11:30 a.m., at Congregation B.J.B.E., 901 N. Milwaukee Ave., Glenview, IL. 60025. Interment Shalom. Memorials in her memory to Congregation B.J.B.E., would be appreciated. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals, Peggi Lake, Funeral Director, 847-229-8822, www.cjfinfo.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 5, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
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Harry Abrams

December 18, 2005

Dear Pierce Family.



Your Mom always made your friends feel warm and welcome in your home. She will be missed.



Harry & Helene Abrams

Debbie Weiss

December 8, 2005

Karen,

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.

Teri and Dennis Sklar

December 7, 2005

Our thoughts and prays are with the whole family at this difficult time.

Gladys was a lovely lady and will be greatly missed. She left behind a wonderful legacy with her beautiful family.

Our heartfelt condolences are with you all.

Sincerely,

Teri, Dennis, Brendon,

Greg and Aly Sklar

Marie Rockoff

December 7, 2005

Karen, I can't say enough about how you and your family have blessed my life. I will always remember your mother! She and your dad touched me and gave me the best gift of my life, their friendship and you my very best friend.

Please accept my condolences and those of Mark, Scott and Sean.

Love to All of You,

Marie

Joan Noven

December 6, 2005

Dear Bernie and family:

My sincerest and most heartfelt sympathy. My family and I have such wonderful memories of all of you. I personally am so grateful I was able to share an evening with the two of you most recently over dinner. My thoughts are with you. Fondly,

Joan

Dan Brown

December 6, 2005

Dear Bernie & Family,

My condolences to you and your family,you are going thru a very difficult time in your lives, i know i've been there.

Be thankful that you had 54 years of marriage and raised a nice family.

Remember & treasure the good memories.

Sincerely,

Shelly & Susan Karlinsky

December 6, 2005

Dear Bernie,

Please accept our condolences on the loss of your dear wife Gladys. Our thoughts are with you and your family.

Shelly and Sue

David Singer

December 6, 2005

Our deepest sympathies to Bernie and his family during this difficult time. Gladys was a very kind and warm person and will be missed.



David Singer & Shari Heiss

Jack & Phyllis Rosen

December 5, 2005

Our heartfelt sympathy to the family on your great loss. Gladys was always a great lady to know. We are in California at present and unable to attend the funeral. Our thoughts are with you.

Kevin, Andrea, Caitlin, & Matthew Harkenrider

December 5, 2005

Dear Jan & family,

We had the pleasure to meet your Mother several times. She cherished her family and always spoke glowingly about you all. (Although she was very impressed with the Harkenriders' Aprica stroller, you know). Please accept our heartfelt condolences at her passing.

With love, The Harkenriders

Marcia Petchenik

December 5, 2005

Dear Karen and Cary,

Please accept our condolences on the passing of Karen's mother. Our Thoughts are with you and hope that good memories will help to ease the loss



Fondly, Ken and Marcia Petchenik

Pete and Tobee Jackson

December 5, 2005

Jan, I didn't know your mother personally, but I remember last year you said that she saw her last years as "frosting". It stuck with me because I knew from that statement what a strong and grateful soul she was.

God Bless you dear lady,

Tobee

Missy Acquarelli Schroll

December 5, 2005

Dear Pierce Family,

I am so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time and we send lots and lots of warm hugs.

I love you all,

Missy Acquarelli Schroll

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