Leonard “Len” LaRose, age 79, of Gladstone passed away on Monday, July 7, 2025 at the St. Francis Hospital in Escanaba.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by the Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone.
Leonard “Len” LaRose, age 79, of Gladstone passed away on Monday, July 7, 2025 at the St. Francis Hospital in Escanaba.
Len was born September 22, 1945 in Escanaba, the son of Jule and Regina (Lieberman) LaRose. He was a hard working man. He owned and operated Len’s Service and Auto Body Shop for 40 years in Trenary. He was a quiet, gentle man and his family meant the world to him. He was loved by everyone and he had a love for all.
Len is survived by Linda of Gladstone; sisters, Marie LaRose of Gladstone, Arlene King of Danforth, Judy Redstrom of Gurnee, IL and Vicky (Joe) Dementer of Gladstone; sister-in-law, Mary LaRose of Trenary and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Joe (Theresa), Bob (Ann), George and David (Ann), sisters, Marg (Gene), Irene (Bob), his twin sister, Leona (Ron) and Andrea (Quint), brother-in-law, Ed and several nieces and nephews.
The LaRose family would like to thank the Doctors and Staff of St. Francis Hospital for their care and compassion.
The family will receive friends on Monday, July 14 from 2:30 to 4:30 PM at the Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 5:00 PM at All Saints Catholic Church with Fr. Rome’o Cappella officiating. A luncheon will follow at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Gladstone
Sharon Hebert - Gladstone, MI
Dear Linda, Marie and Vicky,
I’m so sorry to hear about Len. We always looked forward to seeing you all at mass on Saturdays. I will miss his hugs and smile.
Please know you are in our prayers. We will be out of town for Paul’s dad’s burial but we’ll be thinking of you.
Sharon and Paul
Barry and Carol King - Gladstone , Mi
We loved seeing the both of you at church and Lenten services. Know that you are in our prayers.
Joyce M Cunningham - Superior, Wisconsin
Remembering all the things that made our family/friendship so special. May your family be comforted by the many thoughts and prayers of those around you who care.
Debby Slattery - Palatine, IL
My sincere sympathy to Linda and all the family. Uncle Leonard was always so kind, fun and loving to me when I visited. He was such a special person. I’m so sad that he has passed.
Claude & Linda McLain - Trenary, MICHIGAN
Our prayers are with the family. We certainly miss Len taking care of our vehicles.
TUNES aka Mark La Rose/La Fave - Fort Myers, FL
I’ve known Leonard my entire LIFE..
22 years ago I saw someone standing on Fort Myers Beach looking out at the Gulf of Mexico who looked like my uncle Leonard.. I stopped the golf cart I was driving and walked out there to see… It was Leonard, Linda and aunt Judy!!! WOW… I will always remember that….