Freda Irene Pierce, nee Cottrell, born in Cardiff, South Wales, England on June 6, 1926. Freda was the first child of Ann, nee Matthews, and John Cottrell. The first grandchild on both sides, followed by her siblings Terry and Maureen. Much loved by all. During the Second World War,  Freda worked in a munitions factory. Her daily duties included lifting and inspecting hundreds of 25 lb shells. She met Sargent Stanley Prusinski, later changing the name to Pierce, at a church dance. It was love at first sight. They were married on August 15, 1945, the day Japan surrendered to end the war. Freda and Stan spent time in Liverpool, with Stan advancing his DePaul education at the university there. He returned home. Freda followed on the Queen Mary in 1946 along with their firstborn Terrence. John followed in 1951 and Maureen in 1956. Freda and Stan enjoyed 55 years of marriage until his passing in 2000.

Loving wife of the late Stanley Pierce; beloved mother of Terrence (Kathleen), John (Vicki) and Maureen (Robert) Manola; cherished grandmother of Patty Pierce-Demski (Kerry Demski), Suzanne Pierce-Coggins (John Coggins), T.J. (Jackie) Pierce, Megan (Mark) Altaweel, Andrew (Amy) Pierce; dear great-grandma of T.J. and Drake Demski, Kaylyn and Braedyn Coggins, Gwyneth, Griffin and Gabriel Pierce, Melinda Altaweel and Jonah Pierce; loved very much by Dina (Guido) Gonzalez, Mike (Peggy) Urso, Tom Urso, the late Denise Urso and their families; dearest sister-in-law to Barbara "Babs" Cottrell and Eleanor (Lee) Wagner; fond aunt of many. Freda will forever be in our hearts.

Memorial Visitation Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at Glen St. Andrew Living Community 7000 N. Newark Ave., Niles, IL from 9 a.m. to time of Mass 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers a donation to the charity of your choice, Rainbow Hospice or Glaucoma Research Foundation would be appreciated. Arrangements by Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home. For information call 773-774-3232 or www.kolbusmayfh.com