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Brandon Pierce Obituary

BRANDON M. PIERCE, 17 BELOVED SON AND GRANDSON ROCKFORD - Brandon M. Pierce, 17, who will be forever in our hearts, departed this world after such a short life Friday, Nov. 30, 2012. Born Sept. 5, 1995, in Rockford, son of Michael E. Pierce and Tina M. Shampo. Brandon enjoyed video games and helping his grandma Jan work in her flower garden. He is survived by father, Michael Pierce; mother, Tina Holderfield; sisters, Nicole Pierce of Chicago and Brittney Pierce of Princeton, Ind.; grandparents, Robert and Janice Spickler of Machesney Park, and Louis and Gladys Shampo of Princeton, Ind.; great-grandparents, Paul and Lucille Gay; and girlfriend, Amanda Blackman. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7, at Honquest Family Funeral Home with Crematory, Rockford Chapel, 4311 N. Mulford Road. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family. A private family memorial service will be held. To share memories or express condolences, please visit honquestfh.com.

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Published by Rockford Register Star from Dec. 5 to Dec. 6, 2012.

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December 13, 2012

Blessing to you all. May God Angels comfort you all during this time.

December 11, 2012

Such a tragedy a young life was taken so early. Bless Brandon and your family. May you find peace.
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Kathryn Rader Ayala

December 8, 2012

My heart goes out to you Tina, I know we haven't talked in years I will keep you and your family in my prayers "Lord bless this child and keep him in your arms" blessed be the lord" I am so sorry for your loss.

LAURIE STALVIK

December 7, 2012

BRANDON U WILL B GREATLY MISSED AND GOD BLESS U ...AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS.

Tina Joern

December 6, 2012

Brandon,You were such a bright shining star here..I am so happy to have known your kindness and love while you were here. I am sure God has some big plans for you and your star will shine on us all. We are heartbroken that you left us and I will think of you often when the sun is shining and remember how kind and sweet you were. Please watch after us as we make our journey through life. God bless you and all that loved you. Love, Tina Joern

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Kathy Sansone

December 6, 2012

So very sorry for your loss

December 5, 2012

R.I.P. To another angel.

pat wilson

December 5, 2012

David & Pat Wilson another star in Heaven RIP Brandon

Neva Grady

December 5, 2012

Prayers for Brandon's family.

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