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James Pierce Obituary

Pierce, James M. 60, of Chicago. Beloved husband of Patti, nee Holba. Loving son of the late Thomas F. and Mary Sheehan Pierce. Dear brother of Kathleen (Michael) Knudson, Patrick (Diana) Pierce, Mary (Michael) Benker and the late Richard (late Dolores), the late Charles (Joanne) and the late Thomas (Barbara) Pierce. Brother in law of Mary Ann (Michael) Leimbach, Michael (Susan) Holba and Theresa (Steve) Spearson. Uncle of many nieces and nephews. Godfather to many. Retired 32 year employee of Lucent Technologies and retired from M.W.R.D. Visitation Thursday from 2 until 9 PM at The M.J. Suerth Funeral Home, 6754 N. Northwest Highway, Chicago. Friends and family will meet Friday 11:30 AM at Immaculate Conception Church, Harlem & Talcott, Chicago, for Funeral Mass 12 Noon. Memorials appreciated to American Heart Association. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. For further information 773-631-1240, 847-823-6540 or www.suerth.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 7, 2011.

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Cynthia Wallace

September 12, 2011

Dear Patti, my thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort and may God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Dick & Peg Achter

September 7, 2011

Dear Patti, So very sorry about the loss of Jimmy. I tried calling Wed. night to talk with you but left you a phone message instead. We will keep you in our prayers and want you to know you are loved. Jimmy will now join so many of our family members and will be at peace. May God walk with you at this time and hold your hand. Take time to heal and know you are in our hearts and prayers.

Lynn Verburg

September 7, 2011

Pat, I was so sorry to hear of the passing of your brother. Please extend my sympathies to your whole family. You are all in my prayers.

Chris Nickels

September 7, 2011

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Mida Guzeldere

September 7, 2011

Dear Patti, My deepest sympathy on losing Jim. He is in gods hands now and no longer will be suffering.I know he will be greatly missed by you and his family. As your extended family here at Advocate keep in mind we will always be here for you.
With Love and Prayers
Mida Guzeldere

Anne Templin

September 7, 2011

Dear Patti - Please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of Jim. You have been so devoted and such an angel to him during his illness. Your peace will be that he is in God's hands and no longer suffering. May God Bless you for all you have done.

Anne Templin

September 7, 2011

Dear Jim - You have touched so many lives and brought joy and happiness to so many you will be greatly missed.

ck

September 7, 2011

To the family of James Pierce may I extend my condolences for your loss. May you have peace from the God of all comfort. He wants you to throw "all your anxiety upon him, because he cares for you." -1Peter 5:7

Jeannette Cromie

September 7, 2011

Dear Patti and the Pierce family
We are so sorry about the loss of Jimmy. We had wonderful times with him. Those moments will never be forgotten!
Love Dave J.R. and Debra

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