Elmwood Funeral Chapel & Crematory

Visitation Information

Mariann E. Pierson

Passed away on April 22, 2026

Mariann Elaine Pierson (nee Soppet), age 92. Late of St. John, In., formerly of South Holland, Il. Passed away on April 22, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Allen Charles Pierson. Loving mother of Allen Charles Pierson Jr., Craig Pierson (Scott Manary), and Julie (Brian) Morris. Cherished grandmother “Grammy” of A. Michael Pierson (Luca Borghese), Laura (Jeff) Werner, and Emily L. Pierson (Jakub Mysiak). Adored great grandmother of Sophia Anne Werner, Charles Pierson Mysiak, Dalton Charles Werner, Amelia Krystyna Mysiak. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Survived by her favorite grand puppy George and many cherished friends. Preceded in death by her parents Charles Joseph and Carolina Lorraine Soppet, and siblings; Sonny, Bud, Skip, and Butch.  

Visitation and Funeral Services will take place on Monday, April 27, 2026 Directly at St. John the Evangelist Church (10701 Olcott Ave. St. John, In. 46373) from 10:00 a.m. until the time of Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 a.m. Interment Clarendon Hills Cemetery, Darien, Il. Arrangements entrusted to Elmwood Funeral Chapel- St. John, In. 219-365-3474 

Funeral Mass:
St. John the Evangelist Church
10701 Olcott Avenue
St. John, Indiana 46373
Monday, April 27, 2026 - 11:00 am

Interment:
Clarendon Hills Cemetery
6900 S. Cass Ave.
Darian, Illinois 60561

Visitation Location

St. John the Evangelist Church
10701 Olcott Avenue
St. John, Indiana 46373

Visitation Information

Monday, April 27, 2026 - 10:00 am until 11:00 am

Condolences
"Aunt Mariann was a very sweet kind lovely lady. I always enjoyed sitting down and chatting with her whenever we saw each other which unfortunately was not very often in later years. She will be missed very much but is finally reunited with Uncle Al who I also really enjoyed talking to. We were so sorry to hear of her passing. May God Bless you all and may they rest in peace together for eternity. Hugs and prayers Susan and Larry Rogge Family"
- Susan Soppet-Rogge
April 24, 2026 8:01 am
"I have known Mariann all my life. She was always happy to see me and showed sincere interest in my life. She showed me how to squeeze a snapdragon and make its “mouth” open. I have a small porcelain Easter egg that she gifted me for taking care of her cat Missy. Which makes me think of her a lot more often than I may have otherwise. Several days before my marriage in the sweltering summer of 88 she turned my long sleeved wedding bound into a short sleeve gown and turned part of the sleeve into the most beautiful garter. When I had children and I visited my mother she would say best go show them to Mariann. Mariann was always delighted to see those boys as well. I kept in contact with her until the last couple years. She was a beautiful kind and generous woman. A gift to the world."
- Lynda Bihl Jaros
April 24, 2026 3:22 pm
"I am so deeply sorry to hear about Aunt Mariann's passing. So many fond memories of Aunt Mariann. She was the sweetest!! Thinking of you all and wishing you moments of peace and comfort during this difficult time. Sending love, Shannon & Neil Dughetti "
- Shannon Dughetti
April 26, 2026 7:43 pm
"Mariann was the best….babysitter, neighbor, friend and first adult I could call by her first name (she insisted)! Mariann was a loving little dynamo filled with energy and good advice for all she met. She recommended that my mom work at ARCO and me downtown at Standard Oil. Both great and life changing choices. She loved dogs and I especially liked when she acquired the world’s best breed, Golden Retriever. So happy for her that she has gone on home to meet her Heavenly Father and all her loved ones. "
- Susan Bihl Cocetti
April 27, 2026 8:19 am
"Great Aunt Mariann was a wonderful lady, and I have many great memories of her. She had a heart of gold. Praying that God will keep her in His merciful, eternal care. May He grant her peaceful rest, reunion with family departed, and to surviving family a reassurance of hope in the resurrection."
- Chris Soppet and family
April 27, 2026 5:29 pm
Candles Lit
"I remember Marianne being very welcoming to me. She always made me feel like part of the family. I will miss her kindness to me as well as everyone she met. My condolences to the family. "
- Gary Koenig
April 23, 2026 4:36 pm
"Those we love don’t go away they walk with us every day. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. "
- George and Shelly Chamraz
April 23, 2026 4:41 pm
"The woman was an absolute treasure! I knew this to be the case when she gleefully danced on my mother’s grave. They don’t make em like that anymore "
- Kevin and Julie Stolte
April 25, 2026 12:19 pm