Elvira J. Skorupski, 86, of 4714 21st Road, Cornell, passed away Monday afternoon November 20, 2017 at the Christian Park Health Care Center in Escanaba.
Elvira was born October 5, 1921 to Henry and Marie (Trombley) LaCrosse. She was raised in Delta County and attended Escanaba Public Schools. Elvira was united in marriage to Joseph Skorupski on January 4, 1949 in Escanaba. They made their home in Cornell where they raised their five children.
Elvira worked for many years as the manager of the lunch department at Woolworth. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church and her hobbies included 4-wheeling. She especially enjoyed cooking for her family and spending time with them. She will be sadly missed.
Survivors include:
Children:
Susan Bjorkquist of Wetmore
Pat (Myra) Skorupski of Wetmore
Gary Skorupski of Escanaba
Joe (Gayle) Skorupski III of Cornell
14 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren
Daughter-in-law: Marilyn Skorupski of Escanaba
Brother: Dennis (Gloria) LaCrosse of Brampton
Sisters-in-law: Barbara LaCrosse of Escanaba, Mary Rzonca of Chicago, IL and Karen LaCrosse of Phoenix, AZ
Numerous nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.
In addition to her parents, her husband, Joseph on August 8, 2001, son’s, Paul and Mike, son-in-law, Tom Bjorkquist, great grandson, Jeff Skorupski, brothers, Richard and Duane, sisters, Sharon, Rose and March preceded Elvira in death.
Elvira’s family will receive friends on Friday November 24, 2017 from 3:00 to 6:00 pm at the Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone. Funeral services celebrating the life of Elvira Skorupski will follow at 6:00 pm with Rev. Fr. John Longbucco of Holy Family Catholic Church officiating. She will be laid to rest next to her husband Joseph at the Escanaba Township Cemetery.
Rene Holdridge (Szatkowski) - Hudson, FL
Auntie Vera, I always knew you would live a long life. I have a fond childhood memory of being in the UP of Michigan at your home. I was maybe five or six, and one of the older kids put me on a horse and walked me around the yard. It may not seem like much, but to me, it has always been a memory that has warmed my heart. We lived far from one another so we didn’t see you much. I hope you knew how much I loved you. My mom (Sharon) always loved “going home”. My heart breaks at the loss of you. You were one of the strongest women I ever met.
Pat Radosavljevic - Wilmette, IL
Aunti Elvira was the sweetest, most cheerful and easy going Aunt I have ever known. She was fun to be around. Her apple pies were the best in the world! She will be missed by all her Chicago relatives!
Jamie Skorupski - Escanaba, MI
You will be greatly missed Grammie
thomas lark - gladstone mi., MI
Had some nice visits and a lot of beers with Elvira. She might have had a Brandy or two going to miss her.