Prudence R.

(Hilleque) Pierce

Prudence R. Pierce, 81, Lake Mills, died on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at her home.

She was born on December 30, 1942, the daughter of the late Woodrow and Mildred (Stace) Hilleque.

In 1961 she graduated from the Oregon High School.

Prudence married Le Roy Pierce on October 5, 1963. He died on November 19, 2013.

Prior to retirement, she had been employed by Willowbrook Nursing Home, Karmenta, and Planar.

She enjoyed crafting, making ceramics, and crocheting.

Survivors include her children, Cheryl (Tracey) Anderson of Waterloo, Cathie (Brian) Merritt of Watertown, Dale Pierce of Milton, Mary Behm of Lake Mills; eight grandchildren, Brian Anderson, Michael Anderson, Brittany (Derrick Coverdale) Anderson, Megan (Brendan) Winter, Alex (Kirsten) Pierce, Morgan (Virgil Knight) Pierce, Stephanie Behm, Brooke Behm; great grandchildren, Paxton Culbert, Skyler Anderson, Berend Winter, Oliver Winter, Greyson Winter; one brother, Woodrow Hilleque of Minocqua; Goddaughter, Karrie (Derek) Werner; Special friends, Bob (Pat) Jacobson; her dog, Ginger; other relatives and friends.

Also preceded in death by her sister-in-law, Barb Hilleque.

Private family services will be held on Monday, December 30, 2024.

Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park in Monona.

If desired, memorials would be appreciated to the UW Cancer Center in Johnson Creek.

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