Theresa Elizabeth Pierce, age 97, of Sterling Heights, Michigan passed away on Thursday, December 30, 2021. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph R. Pierce; loving mother of Gregory (Susan) Pierce, Kathleen (Mark) Ecklund, Maureen (Jack) Christy, Colleen (Joseph) Dzinbinski, Karen Pierce, Mary Pierce and Therese Ciaramella (Timothy Curl); Grandmother of 16, Great-Grandmother of 13; sibling of Agnes Breitenbeck, CSJ, Richard (Margaret Scott) Breitenbeck and sister-in-law, Mary Breitenbeck.
She was predeceased by her great-grandson, Gideon H. Waggy, siblings William Breitenbeck, Margaret (John) Ramsey, Anna (Norman) Schultz and Lucille (Thomas) Kollar.
Theresa was loved by all who knew her. She was a devout Catholic and an active member of Sacred Heart Parish in Roseville, MI for more than 40 years. Theresa also was an Auxiliary member of The Legion of Mary at St. Rene Goupil Catholic Parish in Sterling Heights, MI.
The family will greet friends at Kaul Funeral Home of Clinton Township, 35201 Garfield Rd., Clinton Twp., MI 48035 on Thursday, January 6th, 2022 from 5:00pm until 8:00pm, with a Rosary Service at 7:00 pm.
A funeral mass will be held on Friday, January 7th, 2022 at 11:00am at St. Ephrem Catholic Church, 38900 Dodge Pk. Rd., Sterling Heights, MI 48312
Memorial contributions in Theresa's memory can be made to: Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph, Nazareth Center, 2929 Nazareth Road, Kalamazoo, MI 48048-2611
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.kaulfuneralhome.com for the Pierce family.