Mary J. Pierce Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Mary Jane Pierce 86, a lifelong resident of Kendallville, IN and a winter resident of Bonita Springs, FL passed away peacefully on January 20, 2021 at Joanne’s House at Hope Hospice in Bonita Springs. She was born on March 3, 1934 in Kendallville a daughter of the late Riley and Margaret C. (Scott) Rice. Mary was the youngest of six children, three brothers and two sisters proceeded her in death. Mary graduated from Kendallville High School in 1952. She worked for Bell Telephone and later Eaton Corporation, Kendallville. After retirement, Mary spent the winters in Florida and loved to hunt shells on the beach. She attended the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Kendallville and Saint Leo the Great Catholic Church in Bonita Springs, Florida. She participated in bowling leagues in Kendallville for many years. Mary was a lifelong sports fan and loved her Chicago Bears. She is survived by her loving husband of 65+ years, Ronald F. Pierce of Kendallville, IN; three sons, Bruce F. Pierce of Albion, IN, Damon J. Pierce and his wife, Stephanie Carlson of Wolverine Lake, MI and Gregg A Pierce of Kendallville, IN; seven grandchildren, Justin, Heather, Amber, Derek, Nicolas, Christina and Julian and two great-grandchildren, Taylor and Aurora. Private services will be held by the family sometime in the future. To sign her guest register or to leave online condolences please visit www.ShikanyFuneralHome.com Arrangements are being handled by Shikany’s Bonita Funeral Home Family Owned and Operated Since 1978.

Mary J. Pierce

March 3, 1934 - January 20, 2021