Marie Pearson Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Marie Pearson (Escanaba, Michigan), who passed away on December 27, 2019 at the age of 101. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Albert Kositzky and Emma Kositzky (Vanlerberghe); her spouse Albin "Bud" Pearson, Jr.; and her son-in-law Ted Gushard. She is survived by: her children, Donald Pearson (Pat) of Wetmore, MI, Lois Gushard of Carson City, NV, William Pearson (Linda) of Saginaw, MI and Dennis Pearson (Marilyn) of Escanaba; her grandchildren, Ted Gushard II, Scott Gushard, Greg Gushard, Jessica Lantz, Kristin Pearson Fuhrhop, Gina Laur, Sara Cederna, Trina Soyk, James Pearson and Christopher Pearson; her great grandchildren, Savannah, Lauren Pearson, Allie, Violet, Danielle Pearson Fuhrhop, Gavin, Emery Laur, Gianna, Nikolai Cederna, Crosby Soyk, Will, Cal Lantz, Samantha, Brandon, Brianna, Zach, Neveah and Parker Gushard; her great great grandchildren, Liam and Dominick Gushard; and her sister-in-law Nancy Pearson. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations please be made to the Bethany Lutheran Church Steeple Fund.