Elsie A. Pieczynski

Mrs. Elsie A. Pieczynski, age 87, passed away early Thursday morning, July 31, 2008, at Seminole Shores Living Center where she was a resident. She was born to Martin & Agnes (Swaagman) DeVries on August 26, 1920 at their farm on the Muskegon River in Maple Island, MI. She married Martin F. Pieczynski on June 21, 1940, and shortly thereafter for health reasons moved to Tucson, AZ. Elsie and her family returned to the family farm after the death of her mother in 1950, later moving to Muskegon to raise their children. During her lifetime Elsie had many interests including collecting antiques, bingo, embroidery, vegetable gardening, and cooking and canning for her family. Her many careers included school bus driver (Mona Shores and Muskegon Catholic Public Schools), long-time waitress at Black Angus Restaurant, realtor, and business owner. She is survived by her children, Carl M. Pieczynski of Muskegon, and Debra J. Pieczynski of Grand Rapids, MI. Her third child, Judith A. Pieczynski, died as an infant. Also surviving are her grand children, Ronald Pieczynski, Robert Pieczynski, and Mark Pieczynski, all of Muskegon, two great granddaughters, and her sister, Mrs. Ann Johnson (Ralph) of Twin Lake, MI. She is preceded in death (2000) by her husband, Martin F. Pieczynski. The family would like to extend special thanks and appreciation to the staff and special friends at Seminole Shores Living Center who cared for and love Elsie, and helped us through these difficult times. The Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday, August 4, 2008 at the Clock Life Story Funeral Home, 1469 Peck Street, Muskegon, MI. Visitation will be at the funeral home, 4-7 PM on Sunday and 12-1 PM on Monday. Suggested Memorial: The Alzheimer's Foundation, www.alzfdn.org.