Jane M. Pryal

Resided in Escanaba, MI
Died May 4, 2022

Jane M. Pryal, age 85, of Escanaba, passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at OSF St. Francis Hospital.

Jane was born on September 12, 1936, in Escanaba, the daughter of Emil and Eva (Ambeau) DeBacker. She graduated from Rock High School in 1953 and furthered her education at Michigan State University. She achieved a teaching certificate in 1955.

Jane was united in marriage to Richard Pryal on November 26, 1955 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Escanaba. She was a member there for many years.

Jane was a school teacher at St. Patrick’s Catholic School in Escanaba. She also helped manage the family drugstore, Pryal’s Drugstore, as well as being a homemaker.

She was a founder of Delta County Cancer Alliance, had involvement in Bay Sages, helped start the kidney foundation and was President of Women’s Club for many years.

Jane had longtime involvement in Bridge Club and was a member of the Escanaba Country Club.
She loved to knit and is survived by her beloved cat, Murphy. Jane was also an avid reader and an incredible gardener

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Bishop Noa Home. Their staff and neighbors provided friendship and exceptional care for Jane.

Jane is survived by:
2 Sons: Patrick (Marla) Pryal of Rapid River, MI
Michael Pryal of Escanaba, MI
Daughter: Mary (Craig) Rosenberg of Traverse City, MI
Some Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren
And many Nieces, Nephews and Cousins.

In addition to her Parents, Jane was preceded in death by:
Husband: Richard “Dick” Pryal
Daughter: Nancy (Pryal) Steele
Sisters: Jeanette VanDamme, Dorothy VanDamme and Rose Beauchamp, Mary Beasley
Brothers: Patrick DeBacker and Jerome DeBacker

Family will receive friends on Monday, May 9, 2022 from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM at the Skradski Family Funeral Home in Escanaba. A mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for 1:30 PM at the St. Anne’s Catholic Church with Rev. Fr. Fran DeGroot officiating. A luncheon will follow in the parish hall. Jane will be laid to rest in the Holy Cross Cemetery. The Skradski Family Funeral Homes of Delta County are assisting the Pryal family.

8 Tributes for “Jane M. Pryal”

    I considered Jane my “bonus aunt”!
    Had a lot of great times with she & Dick back in the day. Shopping for gifts with my Mom & sister at the drug store, Packer games, visits at their home (everyone always made me feel welcome) pig roasts & family gatherings at the VanDamme farm, sporting events, etc.
    One memory in particular I still chuckle about is when she was laying across the dashboard of Mike & Linda’s motorhome, wearing her FUR coat, leaving a Packer game. My Dad Jerry was driving & the cop directing traffic asked him if he could see ok. He responded with, “She’s good, I don’t look out on that side.” Haha
    She stayed up there all the way out of Green Bay waving at everyone. My kind of gal.
    My very sincere condolences to you all.
    Rest well Aunt Jane.

    I have had the pleasure of having many cups of coffee with Jane these last 5 years, since I returned to the area. I admired her sharp wit, her kindness and her insights into the novels we shared. She is the senior citizen we all hope to become. I am proud to admit that she was my first grade teacher at the old St. Ann school. Rest well Jane! I’m thinking she is at a card table with many friends…

    Our Rock High School Class of 1953 with 17 of us has lost another classmate this week with Jane’s death . We always had good times together. class plays. girls basketball with Miss Awve etc. Jane was one of our cheerleaders that cheered our boys team on to losses and wins!! Jane was a bus student and I lived across the street from the school so Jane stayed with us nearly once a week as we were good friends and active students, we also were very involved in our CCD religious actives. After graduation we all left for our future and would see each other at our class reunions and short lunches. Jane was with us at our last gathering at Drifters. I was NOT able to come to the wake or funeral yesterday as I had been a hospital patient over Easter and have oxygen etc and unable to change public. I pray that Jane is now at peace as very ill at the end of her life Gayle Ramsth Gill

    I AM SPONSING A DAY WITH PBS RADIO MARQUETTE ON MAY 17th for all OUR living and deceased 17 class members of 1953 with Jane being now with the deceased. It is number 96.5 FM. It has always been some of us class members favorite station. classmate Gayle Ramseth Gill

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