Williamston, Michigan
Marilyn Joy (Brecheisen) Pierce was born on July 21, 1951 in Hastings, Michigan, the daughter of the Lloyd and Caroline (Brodbeck) Brecheisen, and passed away on May 28, 2015 at the age of 63. She graduated with Honors from Lakewood High School in 1969 and also with Honors from MSU with a Bachelors Degree in Vocal Music Performance and Instruction. She was on the staff at Lansing Community College for many years. She loved music of all genres and especially supporting her students. She was active in the Lansing Music Teachers Association and judged many music competitions. She was also a member of University Lutheran Church. She was preceded in death by her father, Lloyd Brecheisen. Surviving to cherish her memory are her mother, Caroline Brecheisen; sisters, Evelyn Brecheisen, Martha Yoder and Ruth (Jimmy) Hindman; her nieces and nephews to whom she was a very special aunt; and her four legged “Kids”, her Beloved cats. Cremation has taken place and there will be a private Graveside Service at a later date. For those desiring, contributions may be made in memory of Marilyn Joy Pierce to Capital Area Humane Society, 7095 W. Grand River Ave., Lansing, MI 48906 or University Lutheran Church, 1020 S. Harrison Road, East Lansing, MI 48823. The family is being served by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, Lansing Chapel. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.grlansing.com.
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