Theresa Mary Piron, 91, of Escanaba passed away at home on Saturday, December 31, 2022.
Theresa was born March 30, 1931 in Escanaba, the daughter of John and Rose (LaChapelle) DeGrand. She graduated from the St. Joseph Catholic School in 1949. Theresa was united in marriage to John Piron on October 30, 1954 in St. Anne’s Catholic Church. She was a longtime member of St. Anne Catholic Church and assisted as an usher and reader during Mass at St. Francis Hospital for many years. She worked at the Red Owl, assisted and volunteered with the Special Olympics and was known as “Mrs. Santa”, selling Christmas trees with her husband. She enjoyed feeding the wildlife, deer, chickens, turkeys and other woodland creatures and riding her 4 wheeler until she was 90.Theresa is survived by her children, Mary Rose Piron, Joe (Laura) Piron and Mark (Bonnie) Piron, all of Escanaba; grandchildren, Adrienne Piron, Jason (Kaylee) Piron and Rebecca (Chandler) Campbell; sister-in-law, Olga DeGrand and numerous nieces and nephews.She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, John, brothers, Emil (Agnes), Alex (Dorothy), Leo, Edward (Vi), Clarence (Shirley), Elmer (Doris) and her sister, Bernadette (John) LaValley.The family will receive friends on Thursday, January 5 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at St. Anne Catholic Church in Escanaba. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 12:00 PM with Fr. Fran DeGroot officiating. Theresa will be laid to rest in the Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery.
Ann Streichert - Escanaba, MI
My deepest sympathy for your families loss. Mrs. Piron was a special lady. Enjoyed her visits. Thank you for all you did when I worked with your daughter.
Burch Goldner - Laurium, MI
Although I never met her, I/we enjoyed her baked goods. She will be missed. Prayers and sympathy for the family.
Melissa Kempher - Gladstone, MI
Mrs. Prion baked the best cookies and bananna bread. She and I had many conversations throughout the 20+years I worked with her daughter. She will be missed by all who were lucky enough to know her.
Sherion Redilla - Escanaba, MI
I’m very sorry for the families loss! Theresa had a special place in my heart. She was the best landlord I ever had and a wonderful person. If you needed something she was always there even after not being a renter she was my friend she will truly be missed ♥️✝️✝️
Julie Brunette - Gladstone, Mi
My sympathy to the Piron family. I so enjoyed our visits, cookies, and eggs she would give me when I visited her and Mary. ❤️
Kim Mosier - Escanaba, MI
Theresa was one of my favorite customers. Always so positive and never failed to bring us cookies. You’ll be missed Theresa. Condolences to the family and friends.
Alan DeMars - Kalamazoo, MI
My thoughts and prayers go out to Mark, Joe, and Mary. I am so sorry to hear of Theresa’s passing. I always considered her to be an unofficial aunt. She was a very close friend of my mother and did much to help mom throughout the years.
Susan R Coplan - Escanaba, MI
When I read Mrs. Piron passed my heart felt so sad. One of the best childhood memories my sister, brother and I have is when we’d go to Piron’s to pick our special Christmas tree out. My mom and dad made it such a special event for us I couldn’t sleep the night before. We’d always go when it was a little darker out so we could see the big bulb lights. I’d be dancing and prancing through the lot. We always found the best tree AND we always made sure we’d let them know. 😉 Thank you Mrs. Piron for making my Christmas always special. I graduated with Joe and know Laura. You and your family will be blessed with wonderful memories. You have my sincere condolences . Bless you during this difficult time.
Sue Stindle - Racine, Wi
Dear Joe Mark and Mary,
So sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. She was one of my favorite Aunts. I have such good memories of coming to your house when we were young. All the berry picking and swimming in the river, she is at peace and with your Dad now. You have my sincere condolences.
Sue Sucharda stindle