Eileen Licht Pierce

Eileen Licht Pierce, 91, passed away on April 12, 2021 at home.  She was born May 8, 1929 to Forrest and Fannie (Fancher) Rosenberger in Mayview.  She married Kenneth Licht on Sept. 15, 1946.  He preceded her in death on Sept. 5, 1986.  Later she married Gene Pierce on March 1, 1997.  He also preceded her in death on May 2, 2011.

She is survived by four daughters; Vicki Budinger, Patty (Chuck) Easton, Nancy (Rich) Griffith and Kenna Bowman.  Also surviving are three step children, Trudy Dahl, Craig (Melissa) Pierce and Paul (Lisa) Pierce.  She leaves behind nine grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren, seven step-grandchildren, and 11 step-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Marge Martinie, two sons-in-law, Kerry Budinger and Bill Bowman and a grandchild, Becky Griffith-Jostes.

The family would like to than the girls at Caring Hearts and Hands for the beautiful and comforting care they gave our mom.

Services will be on Saturday, April 24, 2021 at Freese Funeral Home, Tolono.  Visitation will be from 1 to 2PM with services at 2:00PM followed by graveside rites at Locust Grove Cemetery, Philo. 

Memorial donations may be made to the Savoy United Methodist Church for their Foodbank or an organization of their choice.

Condolences may also be given at Freesefh.com

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