Photo courtesy of Swartz Funeral Home - Flint
Flint, Michigan
Nov 28, 1951 – Oct 19, 2025
PIEGDON, CLAUDIA- Of Burton formerly of Hamtramck, age 73, died Sunday, October 19, 2025, at StoryPoint Assisted Living of Fenton.
Per Claudia’s wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation or services at this time. Claudia’s cremains will be interred at Great Lakes National Cemetery with her husband Alfred.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Marine Corps Toys for Tots or the American Cancer Society.
Claudia was born in Detroit, Michigan on November 28, 1951, the daughter of the late Joseph and Denise (Lienard) Papcun.
She graduated from Hamtramck High School in 1969.
Claudia married Alfred Piegdon on July 29, 1972, in Detroit, Michigan.
She was a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator and loved card making. She was known to make every craft you can imagine.
She was a Girl Scout leader and was also a recruiter and trainer for the Detroit Girl Scout Council.
She was an Administrative Assistant at Bendle Schools, retiring in 2012. Despite living through significant health issues, Claudia was admired for her positivity and strength.
Surviving are her children, Lisa (Roderick) Black, Monique Piegdon, Dawn Piegdon (Leonty Fineran), Scott (Sherrie) Piegdon, and Nicholas (Lisa) Piegdon; 5 grandchildren, Michael Lamer, Madison Piegdon, Nicholas Piegdon, Evan Piegdon, and Jack Piegdon; Siblings: Sandy (Mike Kolkjen) Laurence, Allan (Arlette) Papcun, Joann (Gary) Lesniewski, Peggy (Robert) West, Marty (Kim) Papcun, Joel (Cassie) Papcun, Craig (Linda) Papcun, and brother-in-law Robert Montroy.
She was preceded in death by husband Alfred F. Piegdon, and youngest sister Susan Montroy.
Read MoreTo all of the Piegdon family-
My heart goes out to you as you process the loss of your mom and grandma. Claudia was a true Angel here on earth. Always creating. Always giving. I was blessed to be able to work with her and get to know many of you!
Sending big hugs and lots of prayers your way!♥♥
Sue Kenkel
October 22, 2025 | Metamora, MI | Coworker
Claudia was a very special person in my life and I’m so grateful for being included in the Piegdon family through Dawn and Monique. My heart aches for you loss and rejoices for heaven as they have gained a special angel!
Michelle Smith
October 22, 2025 | Lehigh Acres, FL | Friend
Claudia lived on Norwalk a few houses from me and my sister , she would always give us a ride to school in her station wagon when it was snowing really bad ! May she rest in peace
Charles Barnes
October 22, 2025 | St Clair Shores, MI | Friend
I'm so sorry for your loss, Monique, Dawn, and family. Though I never met your mom, I know she raised amazing children (!) and this is a sudden and tremendous loss to you. I am holding you all in my thoughts as you navigate this new time.
Janet Shier
October 21, 2025 | Ann Arbor, MI | Friend
My Deepest condolences to you and your family. I have known Claudia for many years. We actually lived together back in our younger days We shared many good times together and later moved with my Brother and sister-in-law and after a few years, married my sister-in-law‘s brother Al PIEGDON. And those were the good old days.. rest in peace, my friend and fly high with the angels We will all meet again one day.
Judy Portugal
October 21, 2025 | Garden City, MI | Friend
so sorry to just now learn of Claudia’s passing. we shared a love of the crafts of card making and needlepoint over the years and I’m happy to have counted her as a friend and her daughter Monique as both a coworker/friend. enveloping Monique and the rest of the family in hugs and I’ll be keeping you in my prayers.
Sue Blondin
October 20, 2025 | Grand Blanc, MI | Friend
She was a lovely lady and a wonderful part of the Bendle community. Rest in Piece
Maureen Holmes
October 20, 2025 | Flushing, MI | Acquaintance
You will be missed wonderful lady
We love you very much and sorry we did not fulfill our promise in coming to see you but we will always remember the mothers day together
Clevon and Fetina
Clevon King
October 20, 2025 | Winlock, WA | Friend
Claudia was always an inspiration to me. We met while working at Bendle and shared many of the same interests, mainly card making. I send my condolences to all of her family.
Katy McGuire
October 20, 2025 | Rochester Hills, MI | Friend
