Shirley M. Pearce Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Shirley M. Pearce of Burlington, Wisconsin, who passed away on February 16, 2026, at the age of 99, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As Shirley departs from our midst, her spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Shirley. Though Shirley may no longer walk beside us, her legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Raymond McDonald and Lucille McDonald; her spouse Thomas Pearce; her daughters, Peggy Kostka and Julie Meixner; her sisters, Mary Howe and Patricia Wegge; and her grandson Chauncey.
She is survived by: her children, Nancy Toepfer and Robert Pearce. She is also survived by twelve grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren.
