Mary Lou R. Salley, age 72, of Escanaba, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at her home with her family by her side.
Mary was born on May 27, 1953, in Escanaba, the daughter of Lionel and Mary Lou M. (Gamble) LaBelle. Mary graduated from Escanaba Area High School in 1971. She married Martin Salley on March 6, 1972. Mary enjoyed gardening, baking, biking and outdoor activities. She especially loved traveling to see the many beautiful waterfalls and scenic areas in the Upper Peninsula. Mary is survived by her daughter Natasha Salley (Jonathan); siblings Darlene LaBelle (Cam), Gary LaBelle, Cindy LaBelle (Dan), RIck LaBelle (Gina), Dawn Wolfe (Mike), Diane Stanley (Scott) and several nieces and nephews,
Mary was preceded in death by her parents Lionel and Mary Lou; her loving husband Martin, and her sister, Sharon Pearson.
The family is grateful for the kindness and exceptional care provided by staff members at Froedtert Hospital, Green Bay Oncology in Escanaba, and U.P. Health Systems and Hospice. Family will receive friends on Friday, June 20, 2025, from 1 PM to 3PM at the Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone. Mass of Christian Burial honoring Mary will begin at 3:30 PM at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Rapid River with Rev. Fr. William Ssozi officiating. An intimate gathering will be held on Saturday with family and close friends at the family camp.
Helen Raspor - Rapid River Mi, MI
Such a beautiful wonderful gal
Peace of Christ to her
Sympathy to family
Helen
Victor and Alice Majestic - Huron, Oh
Our sincere sympathy
Louella White - Eustis, Fl
Mary was so strong through all she went through . I’m sure her faith helped her. So glad her daughter and sisters were with her when she went to be with her Lord. Aunt Lou
Donna Fleury - Escanaba, MI
So sorry to read of your sister’s passing. Cindy and family, please accept my condolences. May peace follow you in the days to come.
Earl & Millie McNally Sr. - Rapid River, MI
Mary was a very nice faithful person. We knew her from church at St. Charles in Rapid River. She was always so kind and greeted us and our kids with a smile on her face. Plus she was very active and involved in the church. We pray that she is with Our Lord in Heaven and with Mother Mary being beside her bringing her much joy and happiness. We are so sorry for the loss to her family and we will continue to pray for her and for all. God bless.
Chris Salley Esposoto - Apopka, Fl
A note to Natasha and all the LaBelle family. Mary was such an awesome mom, wife and daughter-in-law to our family. She will be missed by all of us.
All our Love… The Salley family