Allen Lee Hardwick, age 57, of Escanaba passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2025 at the St. Francis Hospital in Escanaba.
Allen was born On November 2, 1967 in Neenah, Wisconsin, the son of William and Dorothy (Jones) Hardwick. He was a Tribal member of the Little Traverse Bay Band of Odawa Indians. Allen loved to play darts, was an avid fan of Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath. He enjoyed spending time with his family and was quite fond and protective of his niece and nephews and his great nephew Daniel.
Allen is survived by his siblings, Jeffrey and Wayne (Tanya) Hardwick, Kayleen (Victor) Briggs, Elsie LaPalm and Judy Paasch, numerous nieces and nephews and his significant other, Mary Smith
He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Dean Hardwick.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, October 18 from 1:00 to 4:00 PM at the Skradski Family Funeral Home in Escanaba with funeral services to be held at 3:00 PM with Pastor Brian Swillum officiating.
In honor of Allen, the family encourages anyone attending to wear Ozzy Osbourne attire.
Karen Phillips - Escanaba, MI
Thank you for the kind things you have done for my family.r.i.p.
Jean Stanchina - Escanaba , Mi
R.I.P. Allen im glad I got a hug from you n Wayne at the Hospital entrance a few weeks back say hi to ur mother for me love Jean n Steve
Jim Doucette - Escanaba , Mi
I’ll miss our conversations Al (Alley Cat) ❤️ I always remember talking about things like Mackinac Island or the Edmund Fitzgerald or TV shows we both watched. You were amazing at darts & I enjoyed hanging out with you off/on over almost 40 yrs I knew you. My prayers & love go out to the entire family and I bet your playing Darts with Ozzy up in Heaven now RIP my dear brother/friend ❤️❤️ much love always ❤️
jodi - Escanaba, MI
I can’t believe you are gone. Such an amazing soul.
Lisa Hamilton - Wells, Michigan
Rest in peace,Al!!! You were an amazing human with such a kind heart and soul!!I hope and pray that you will find peace and comfort knowing that we all will miss you and your humor!!! RIP❤️❤️❤️
Betty Lou Seger - Hart, MI
I can’t believe you’re gone. We just talked last Monday, October 6th, on the phone & you telling me what was happening in Esky & w/you. I’ll miss your calls & keeping me up to date what was going on in Esky. RIP Al, I will miss you.
Roxanne and Chris linden - Escanaba, MI
Your going to be missed always tried and talk to u when I see u and have some laughs and bring back good memories back at the delft night club me n chris linden will miss u rest easy are friend
Pattie Dillon - Clifton Forge , Va
He is still alive great friend I heard from him time to time I wish him peace & happiness he would ask me even though his health wasn’t aways the best but he would at least try to get healthy he smart and witty rest in peace my friend rest in peace.
Gregory Peterson - Wyoming, MI
So Sorry for your loss Al Hardwick family My condolences and prayers are with Al’s family Al Hardwick is amazing classmate and friend and a fantastic person he’s.Al amazing person to hangout at class 86 Reunions He will be missed 86 class Rip Big Al Hardwick