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Pierrette Steyer Obituary

Steyer, Pierrette Yvonne

Pierrette Yvonne Boucher was born in Sainte-Justine of Newton, Quebec. She met her husband in Montreal and they moved to Chicago in 1958, retiring to Florida in 2000.

Predeceased by husband Michael, parents Roland Boucher and Florence Menard, siblings Marcel, Gerald, Rolande, Jacqueline, Lise, Maryse, Georges, Pierrette is survived by children Gregory (Adelia) and Christine (Paul) and granddaughter Ashley.

Pierrette was an accomplished tennis player in her youth and later had a career at Rush Presbyterian Medical Center. She loved music of Mozart and Verdi, was very supportive of her children's musical careers and treasured animals especially her dogs Chestnut and Zorro.

She was noted for her kindness, optimism, and for her thoughtful gifts and delicious meals. She had a wealth of friends and was very close to her siblings and nieces.

Private memorials in Lake Worth, FL and Montreal. Public memorial May 13, 2023 at Unity Temple Community Center, 1019 South Blvd., Oak Park, IL; service at 1pm, light lunch at 2pm.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 2, 2023.

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Elisabeth Howard

March 22, 2025

Sending condolences and love

Liana Angel

August 3, 2023

Sending our deepest condolences for the loss of your mother. Pierrette leaves many memories of cultural arts, femininity and strength, and much love. Her daughter is one of the most thoughtful, generous, and compassionate people I know, so Pierrette's essence is with her loved ones. A beautiful tribute for a beautiful human.

Peter Storms

May 18, 2023

We are thinking of you and holding you in our hearts. Wishing you warmth and healing.

Adrian

May 15, 2023

Farewell to a sweet and beautiful lady. She welcomed us misfits with open arms. She was like a second mom, and that meant a lot. I was lucky to have known her...

Anne ( filleule- famille Boucher)

May 13, 2023

Chère Christine,

Je pense à toi et à Pierrette !
Pierrette tu es une personne extraordinaire, et tu as été une marraine si aimante. Digne représentante de la famille Boucher. Tu étais cultivé, talentueuse, musicienne et j´ai pu partager avec toi la même passion pour le tennis, et la musique lors de tes visites estivales au Québec. Aussi je me souviendrai toujours des étés festifs et joyeux à la campagne dans Les Laurentides où ta venue était signe de retrouvailles des Boucher dans la joie et le bonheur. Tu es sûrement heureuse de retrouver les tiens tout là-haut, Reposes en paix.
Mes plus chaleureuses condoléances à toi Christine, les proches et amis.

Jethra

April 8, 2023

My favorite memories of Pierrette are from staying with Christine at the Steyer's home in Chicago when Christine and I were in college together. Their dog Chestnut always seemed to be by Pierrette's side. I remember Pierrette's lovely French accent as she called, "Christeeeeen!"
Christine was devastated when she was blocked from communicating with her mom. I am so grateful that they had the opportunity to reconnect just before Pierrette passed away. I can only imagine the relief and joy they both must have experienced during this reunion. Hopefully now Pierrette can rest in peace. And Christine, may you find solace in the love your mother expressed for you at the end.

Rejeanne M. Bolowich From Sarnia Ontario Canada

April 6, 2023

RIP Pierrette I miss you, Love Rejeanne

Rejeanne Bolowich Maiden name was Blais

April 6, 2023

I have know Pierrette Steyer for78 years .I shall miss her very much. Where is this service going to be ????

Jerry fay

April 5, 2023

Beautiful lady with a beautiful name.

Rejeanne Bolowich

April 3, 2023

Pierrette
you shall be sadly missed knowing you a friend for 78 years ,We met in Montreal as single girls and married two Austrian Men You had Mike and me with Stefan.
May you rest in peace until we meet again.

Elisabeth Howard

April 2, 2023

Sincere condolences to you and your family from Elisabeth Howard and Jerry Salzberg.

DeeAnn

April 2, 2023

Christine - I´m sorry for your loss, but so glad you were able to connect with your lovely mom before her death.

Paul Geiger

April 1, 2023

She visited us at our home in Oak Park many years ago. She and I and our dog Mozart went for a walk together and talked. I wish we could´ve spent more time together.
Later she was blocked from contacting us but she still managed to call many times and left messages of love for Christine. Then communication was cut off completely. We heard late last year that she was injured. We found out where she was and went to see her. Christine was reunited with her mother before she passed. She was so happy to see Christine again. I am grateful to have seen it.

Christine Steyer

April 1, 2023

Thank you, dear Mama, for all the beauty and kindness you have brought into this world. Thank you, beautiful Mama, for all the love and support you poured into me through good times and bad. Thank you, devoted Mama, for all your sacrifices in support of my education, my singing and my musical projects. Your life was not easy much of the time, yet you always tried to keep a smile despite your tears and sadness. I wish for you to feel deep peace and to be reunited with those loved ones who have gone before you. I cherish the time when we two will be together again free from all sorrows. Your loving daughter.

April Bolowich

March 28, 2023

Pierrette was such a joyous and integral part to all our holiday, birthday, and family get-togethers. She was so very kind, sweet, and sensitive and such a good listener; she was a friend to everybody that she met. She was also very funny and had a way of making people around her laugh and feel good.

Pierrette is going to be greatly missed by all of us. Her Christian faith was very deep and strong, so we can take comfort in knowing that she is resting in safely in comfort and peace now.

J. Tommasino

March 27, 2023

My deepest condolences to the family. Such a special lady. Pierrette, you will be sadly missed by many. I shall miss our many chats over the recent years that I have come to know you. Rest in Peace.

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