Maureen Bierman

STEELEVILLE -- Maureen Ann Bierman, 59, passed away at 4:20 p.m. Monday, May 9, 2011, in Three Springs Lodge in Chester.

She was born Sept. 16, 1951, in Pawtucket, R.I., the daughter of Maurice Ware and Hilda (Swinesburg) Ware.

Maureen married Michael L. Bierman Sr. on Nov. 27, 1971, in Davisville, R.I.

She is survived by her husband, Michael L. Bierman Sr. of Steeleville; children, Melissa LeAnn Bierman of Steeleville, Michael L. and Brie Bierman Jr. of Apex, N.C., Mark L. and Tracey L. Bierman of Belleville; four grandchildren, Kaleb Schwarz, Karlye Schwarz, Logan Bierman and Peyton Bierman; mother, Hilda Nilan, of Pawtucket, R.I..; sister, Florence Wildenhain of Pawtucket, R.I.; brothers: Owen Nilan Jr. of Pawtucket, R.I., Maurice Ware of Englewood, Fla., George Ware of Tampa, Fla., Joseph Ware of Cape Coral, Fla., Bruce Ware of Cape Coral, Fla., Bill Ware of Englewood, Fla.

She is preceded in death by her father and two infant sisters.

Maureen was a homemaker in her own home. She was also a member of Peace Lutheran Church in Steeleville and BBK American Legion Auxiliary Post 480 in Steeleville. She also enjoyed traveling, gardening and spending time at home with family and friends. She was retired from Walmart Pharmacy in Chester.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 12, 2011, at Peace Lutheran Church in Steeleville. The Rev. S. Blake Duncan will be officiating. Private burial will be at a later date at Peace Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today and from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Thursday, both at Wilson's Funeral Home in Steeleville; and then from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday at the church.

Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society or Peace Lutheran Church.

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