Patricia Pierce, 90

Patricia Pierce, 90, of Woodstock died on Saturday June 22, 2024 at Valley Hi Nursing Home in Woodstock.

She was born in McHenry on March 10, 1934, to Henry and Rosina Wohlert. She graduated from McHenry High School and always stressed the importance of an education.  On September 17, 1955, she married James R. Pierce, Jr of Woodstock.

They settled the family in Woodstock and raised four children. They opened Pierce’s Little Store, working every day, side by side, for many, many years; enjoying visiting with all the customers, many who then became friends.  She was a fixture at Little League games and swim meets greeting all the kids at the concession stands.  She was a loyal member at St. Mary Catholic Church. She was an involved mother in her children’s activities at school at St. Mary and Marian Central.  In her later years, she volunteered as a Religious Education teacher at St. Mary Church.  She lived a full and happy life dedicated to the service of others.

She is survived by three children Daniel, David and Debra; grandchildren Jessica, Megan (Hatter), Lauren and Katy; her sister Donna (Mathew) Wolf; sisters-in-law Sharon Wohlert, Marie Wohlert and Jan Pierce; and many beloved nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, daughter Denise, brothers Harold, Richard, and sister Nancy.

Visitation will be Wednesday, June 26, 2024 from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm with a Liturgical Prayer service at 6:00 pm at the Schneider Leucht Merwin & Cooney Funeral Home, 1211 N Seminary Ave, Woodstock. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 10:30 am at St. Mary Catholic Church, 312 Lincoln Avenue, Woodstock. Interment will be in Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Woodstock.

In lieu of flowers memorials to St. Mary Education Fund would be appreciated.For additional info see our website at www.slmcfh.com