Doris E. LaCosse, age 76, former Escanaba resident and currently residing in Rochester, Michigan died Sunday evening, September 25th, 2005, at Beaumont Memorial Hospital in Troy, Michigan.
Doris was born May 4th, 1929 in Ironwood, Michigan, the daughter of Blaz and Albena (LaCasse) Tomaich and was raised in Ironwood. She moved to Milwaukee as child with her parents and later graduated from high school in Milwaukee.
Doris married Elroy C. LaCosse in November of 1946 in Milwaukee and subsequently relocated to Escanaba where they owned and operated a mink ranch for many years. In addition, she was employed as a book-keeper for Bichler Concrete and Gravel for 15 years, retiring in 1980. Her husband, Elroy, preceded her in death in 1975.
Doris was a member of St. Anne Church of Escanaba. Her family remembers her as a person who loved keeping busy and she enjoyed cooking, baking, knitting, and making ceramics. In addition, Doris was a wonderful seamstress. Doris was also known to her family as an unselfish and independent individual and as a devoted grandmother. Her grandchildren considered her a
Anonymous
First of all my condolences go out to Doris’s family, I was sad to read about her passing. I remember Doris from many years ago when she worked at Bichler Gravel & Concrete. My father was employed there also so that is how I knew her. She was was such a sweet lady and always had a kind word when I would stop by there. She was a very thoughtful caring person. I missed her when she left Bichlers and haven’t seen her since but I remember her stopping by our house once to see my parents around that time. Thats just how she was.
You may have lost a Great Lady but God has gained a Great Angel, she will always be with you.
Lynn Parks (Nolde)
Green Bay, WI
Patty, Lori, Debbie and the whole family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I know she was a very special lady. May the wonderful memories you have keep shining!!! My thoughts and prayers are with you!
Love,
Polly Wunder
Escanaba, MI
Steve:
Sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. You’re in my thoughts during this difficult time. It is important to celebrate her life and the good memories you have of her.
John Dailey
Racine, WI
Dick,
Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ima Jean Bounds and Donald Langham
Mobile, AL
My condolences to the family. Aunt Dori is one of many of my favorite great-aunts.
Love,
Carin (Tomaich) Gannon (Lozzo/Laurie’s daughter)
New Castle, DE
Dick:
I never got the opportunity to meet your MOM but I spent some quality time with the fine son she raised so I know she was a very special person. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Sharon Stiller
Pittsburgh, PA