Doris Marie O'Day nee Pieper

OBITUARY Doris Marie O’Day of Caro, MI departed this life in Sullivan, MO on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, having reached the age of ninety-three years, ten months, and six days. Doris was born in Detroit, MI on May 16, 1929, daughter of Sigmond Pieper, Sr. and Alma Pieper (Boone). Doris is survived by three children, Kathleen Furdek and husband, Gerry, of Sullivan, MO, Mary Weiland and husband, Russ, of Roseville, MI, Charity Caverly and husband, Wade, of Caro, MI; by fourteen grandchildren, Ronda Taylor, Thomas Furdek, Rachael McFarland and husband, Travis, Michael Furdek and wife, Bianca, Alexander Furdek and wife, Abby, Julie Fisher, Krag Caverly and wife, Dr. Stephanie, DVM, Dr. Erin Caverly, D.O., Bret Caverly, Nathan Caverly, Jakelyn Varley and husband, Michael, Annie Ramsey, James Carolan, IV, and Rebecca Carolan; Many great-grandchildren and several great-great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her two sons James P. Carolan and Wesley D. O’Day, grandson Robert Fisher and brother Sigmund Pieper Jr. Doris was a Christian and believed in the Lord as her Savior. She made caring for her home and family her mission in life. She loved a good cup of coffee and was the original “coffee snob”. There was always a pot of coffee brewing, and you were in luck if you liked it strong. She had a sweet tooth and never said no to a dessert. Doris was an enthusiastic bird watcher and loved animals especially the many cats and dogs she had throughout the years. She was an avid reader of the Bible, American history, cultural history, suspense, and westerns. She enjoyed theater and musical plays. What meant most to her was time spent with the Lord and her family. A kind and loving mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great and great-great-grandmother. She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew and loved her. Special thanks to her granddaughter Rachael, son-in-law Wade, Lori and Don McMillan, Mercy Hospice in Missouri and Compassus Hospice in Michigan for their TLC. Visitation for Doris will be held from 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM with funeral services at 3:00 PM Friday, March 31, 2023 at Russell Colonial Funeral Home in St. Clair, MO with Pastor Samuel Bishop officiating. A private committal will take place at a later date. Memorials may be made to Mercy Ministries in St. Clair, MO or St. Clair VFW Post 2482.

Doris Marie O'Day nee Pieper

May 16, 1929 - March 22, 2023