Obituary: Joan Hoffmann Pierce
Joan Hoffmann Pierce, 89, passed away on October 28, 2025, at The Springs at Monarch Landing in Naperville, Illinois.
Born on June 7, 1936, to Edwin and Virginia (Bradley) Hoffmann in Chicago, Joan spent her early years in both Illinois and Wisconsin. She attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison, graduating with a degree in English.
Joan raised her three children in Arlington Heights, Illinois, while teaching at local schools and later working for Westinghouse, selling home security systems. She frequently received awards for being the top salesperson for her company.
After relocating to Creston, Illinois, Joan worked for many years at Rockford Alarm company. As a child, she loved spending time with her family at her uncle's cottage in Ellison Bay, Door County.
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Author summary: Joan Hoffmann Pierce passed away at 89.