IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Genevieve J.

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Pierce

July 12, 1927 – February 15, 2019

Obituary

Obituary for Genevieve J. Pierce Genevieve J. Pierce, 91 of Bruceville, IN, passed away February 15, 2019 at I.U. Health North. Jenny was born July 12, 1927 in Westville, IL the daughter of John and Mary Langzinnis Grites. She was a graduate of Westville High School and she married William J. Pierce M.D. and they made their life together for 62 years until his death in 2008. She was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, an avid Republican and Rush Limbaugh fan, she participated in various ASPCA endeavors, a dog enthusiast, Vincennes Pet Port supporter and a Dallas Cowboys Fan. She enjoyed her family and the company of her dog, Angus. Jenny is survived by her son's, John M. Pierce, and his wife Mary of Noblesville, IN and Charles D. Pierce of Dennison, IL, a Daughter in Law, Shereen Pierce of South Laurel, MD. Her grandchildren, Hunter Pierce and Samantha Pierce, her sisters, Johanna Potter and Martha White both of Danville, IL. She was preceded in death by her husband, William J. Pierce M.D., three son's, William J. Pierce II, Samuel Pierce and Jeffery Pierce. She was also preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Charles Grites and Felix Grites and two sisters, Dorothy White and Veronica Hollycross. The family will receive family and friends on Friday February 22, 2019 at the Chapel located on the V.A. Hospital grounds, 1900 E. Main Street Danville, IL at 1:00 PM EST, 12:00 PM CST with a service to begin at 2:00 PM EST/1:00 PM CST at the chapel. Jenny will be laid to rest next to her husband in the Danville National Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made in her memory to the Paralyzed Veterans Assn or the Vincennes Pet Port. Duesterberg-Fredrick Funeral Home is honored to assist the Pierce family during their time of loss.
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Services

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February
22

Danville IL V.A. Hospital Chapel

1900 East Main Street, Danville, IL 61832

1:00 - 2:00 pm

Burial

Danville National Cemetery

1900 E Main St, Danville, IL 61832

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