Allen “Alley Cat” James LaBonte, age 55, of Escanaba passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2017.
Allen was born May 26, 1961 in Escanaba, the son of Lemrod and Ethel (McGuire) LaBonte Sr. He worked as a journeyman lineman for MJ Electric and Campbell Electric for many years. He was also a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. (I.B.E.W.) Allen loved spending time with his family. His daughters were his pride and joy and loved to talk about them. He enjoyed hunting, spending time at camp and watching sports. He was avid Green Bay Packer and NASCAR racing fan.
Allen is survived by two daughters, Danielle LaBonte of Escanaba and Tonya (Jayme Boudreau) LaBonte of Gladstone; grandchildren, Rielly, Jayden and Raelyn; two brothers, Lemrod (Wendy) LaBonte Jr. and Lawrence LaBonte, both of Escanaba; two sisters, Jane (Fran) Kleikamp of Spalding and Debbie LaBonte of Eau Claire, WI; numerous nieces and nephews and good friends, Dan Lehman, Jason Henderson and Roger Dault of Escanaba.
He was preceded in death by his mother, his sister, Cynthia LaBonte and his brothers, Larry, Harold and Lenard.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, March 22 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Skradski Family Funeral Home in Escanaba. Funeral services will follow at 6:00 PM at the funeral home with Fr. Emmett Norden officiating. A luncheon will follow at the Escanaba Eagles Aerie 1088. Allen will be laid to rest in the Spalding Township Cemetery.
Tim Hull - Algonquin, IL
Rest in Peace Allen …. the class of 1980 will always remember you fondly.
Tracy Riedy Monk - Milwaukee, WI
So glad we got to see each other when I lived in Gladstone.
R.I.P. friend.
Peggy O’Neil Hahn - Escanaba, MI
Allen…May God have his loving arms wrapped around you….Much love and prayers to all his family…
Phyllis King - Powers, MI
I will always remember how you made me laugh. Say hi to your ma and Lenard
Phylis King
Karen and Pete Anderla - Hermansville, Mi
Our sympathies to the LaBonte family…rest in peace Allen.
Lynda Gurgall - Hermansville, Mi
Rest in Peace Allen.. The class of 1980 is going to miss you. Thanks for all the memories.
Valeria Buck - Ashland City, TN
I remember when we were kids…………………..love you, Allen. Godspeed.
Paul Moroni - Bark River, MI
Uncle Lem and family, So sorry to hear about Allen. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all. I will see you when I return to Michigan. Love to all. Paul
Norman Blomquist - Felch, MI
RIP ALLEN I will miss you, see you on the BIG Jobs
Jennifer M (Gulseth) Rogers - Durand, MI
My deepest sympathy to you Uncle Lemmie, Debbie, Janie, Lemmie Jr., Lawrence, your families and the family of Allen. Allen may you finally be at peace. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Love you all, Jennifer.
Jennifer M (Gulseth) Rogers - Durand, MI
My deepest sympathy Uncle Lemmie, Debbie, Janie, Lemmie Jr., Lawrence, your families and the family of Allen. Allen may you finally be at peace. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Love you all, Jennifer.
Randy Kleikamp - Carney, Mi
Thoughts and prayers for Allen, his family and friends. So many childhood memories. The class of 1980 will miss you! Rest in peace my friend. We will see you on the other side….. God bless!
Mark and Tina (Murray) Anderson - Felch, MI
Our deepest sympathy to the LaBonte family. May Allen rest in peace.
Dale Barrett
Deb and family, I am so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you. Sending live and prayers. Dale Barrett
Julie Kleiman - Hermansville, MI
My deepest sympathy to the family and all his friends.
Barb Augustine - Niagara, WI
My deepest sympathies to Allen’s family and friends. Sending peace.
Sandra (tyra) Zubik - Homer glen, Il
Rest In Peace. The class of 1980 salutes you
Merle and Michelle Gustafson - Tucson, AZ
We are so very sorry for your loss; you have been through so many losses it is so hard to believe. But losing children cannot possibly be understood. There are no words to express our sympathy but you are so in our thoughts and prayers.
Helen Marsicek Paquette - IRON MOUNTAIN, MI
My deepest sympathy to the LaBonte family. Prayers for peace.
Kathy Miron - Menomonee falls , WI
So sorry for your lost. Jane it has been years since we seen you. May he rest in peace.
Kay Stark - Lady lake, Fl
My deepest sympathies to all of allens family! Prayers to you all! He would always make you laugh R.I.P Allen