Mary Lou Salley

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.