Escanaba, MI
Janet Lee LaVigne, age 74, of Escanaba passed away on Friday, April 1, 2016 at the St. Francis Hospital.
Janet was born November 23, 1941 in Escanaba, the daughter of Maurice and Eva (DeCaire) St. Ours. She was raised in Escanaba and graduated from the Holy Name Catholic High School.Janet was united in marriage to Leo LaVigne on June 10, 1960 at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Escanaba. She worked as a waitress at the Crispigna’s Restaurant for many years and enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. She dedicated her life to her family. Her children and grandchildren were her world. She will be remembered by her family for her baked goods, wagon rides to the park and kind heart. Nobody ever left her house hungry and everyone always knew they were deeply loved.
Janet is survived by her husband, two sons, Rick (Denise) and Brian (Debby) LaVigne, both of Escanaba, two daughters, Lori (Mark) Rudden of Bark River and Traci (Robert) Michael of Sheboygan, WI, nine grandchildren, Ashley, Jerrica and Katie LaVigne, Jessica Benson, Jason (Meighan) Rudden, Brennen Rudden and Robby, Olivia and Mccoy Michael, two great granddaughters, Nora Rosinski and Charlotte Rudden, and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by a son, Jeffrey, a daughter, Lynn Marie, her parents and brothers and sisters.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, April 5 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Skradski Family Funeral Home in Escanaba. Funeral services will be at 4:00 PM at the funeral home with Fr. Emmett Norden officiating. A luncheon will be served following the services in the parish hall at the St. Joseph and St. Patrick Parish. Janet will be entombed at the Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery.
Kathie - Sheboygan, WI
Traci and family, you are in my prayers and thoughts. All the sweet memories that you have of your mother keep them close to your hearts and they will get you though the difficult days ahead
carol rudden - escanaba, Mi
sorry to hear of your mom,s passing she was such a great person,she always had a smile when ever i would see her,may she rest in peace
John Coyne
Rick,Sorry to learn of your Mom passing. She was a very sweet lady.
Odd how we just met up in Marquette the other day talking about your folks.
I will pray for your Mom and family.
Best regards,
John
Jan C Kidd-Dahn
Son:
Ricky A. Lavigne
Escanaba, Michigan
June 18, 2016
Ricky A. LaVigne, age 55, of 6907 Melody M.15 Lane in Escanaba, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, June 18, 2016 at OSF St. Francis Hospital in Escanaba. He was born August 9, 1960 in Escanaba and was the son of Leo and Janet (St.Ours) LaVigne. Rick graduated from Escanaba High School in 1978. He married the former Denise Caron on December 29, 1979 at St. Anne Catholic Chutorch in Escanaba. Rick worked at Independent Roofing for a few years and then owned and operated D and R Roofing in Escanaba. He enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, hunting and was an avid Detroit Tiger, Michigan Wolverine and Washington Redskin fan. Rick loved to babysit his granddaughter, was an adventurous person and loved to study history.
Ricky A. LaVigne is survived by:
Wife- Denise
Daughter- Ashley LaVigne (Fianc