Valorie Annette LeDuc, 61, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 4, 2021, at St. Mary’s Hospital, in Green Bay.
Valorie was born March 14, 1960, in Austin, TX, the daughter of Allan J. and Pauline (Schlodder) Laub. After graduating Rapid River High School in 1978, Valorie went on to attend Bay de Noc Community College for one year before transferring to Washburn University where she attended for two more years. Valorie was married to Robert P. LeDuc for 23 years. In addition to keeping her home and raising her family, Valorie volunteered at Community Outreach, Oats, and Church in Nevada, MO and enjoyed her time as a Senior Companion in Escanaba, MI.
Valorie loved spending time with her children and especially her grandchildren. They always brought a smile to her face. She loved painting, riding her bike, watching birds, reading books, and was very artistic. Valorie’s many friends knew her for her kind and loving spirit.
She was an active member of Calvary Baptist Church and encouraged many others in their faith in Christ.
Valorie is survived by her
Mother: Pauline Laub of Springfield, MO
Children: Christa (Adam) Sherman of Gladstone, MI
Eric (Jessie) LeDuc of Escanaba, MI
Brady (Melissa) LeDuc of Gladstone, MI
Katie (Billy) Blahnik of Gladstone, MI
Brothers: Joseph and Ken Laub both of Springfield, MO
Sister: Alison Stone of Springfield, MO
Mother in law: Evelyn LeDuc of Rapid River, MI
Grandchildren: Caleb, Hailey, Christian and Hunter Sherman, Ellie LeDuc, Reagan, Titus, Gemma and Asher LeDuc, Brayden and Chase Blahnik
Also surviving are several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Valorie’s father Allan and sister Kathy preceded her in death.
Visitation for Valorie will take place on Saturday, May 8, 2021, from 2:00PM to 4:00PM , at Calvary Baptist Church in Escanaba. Funeral services to celebrate the life of Valorie LeDuc will follow visiting hours on Saturday, at 4:00PM, at Calvary Baptist Church, with Pastor Brian Swillum officiating. Luncheon will follow in the Calvary Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. The Skradski Family Funeral Homes of Delta County are assisting with arrangements.
Robert & Cathy Stone - Rapid River, MI
Valorie was a very sweet loving person…….Sad to hear of your passing
Sue - Racine, WI
In what seems like another lifetime, we were friends. We talked, and laughed, and shared our dreams. We traveled to new places, tried new things and you were a witness of my marriage, my maid of honor. Then, as it happens, lives changed and evolved, and I have a big regret that I lost contact with you. Be in peaceful rest, now, in your Savior’s arms, as I look through old photo albums and remember my pieces of you. Love you Val.
Donnie Kerns - Nevada , MO
Valorie was my true friend she will be miss in my heart.
Janell Sarnowski - Escanaba, MI
Val was my best friend that my heart is breaking to pieces. I always thought Val and I would be Raptured at the same time. She was a Christian that everyone could see, and loved the Lord with her whole heart. We talked about how it would be in heaven and now she is there. She was so proud of her four children and grandchildren. She spoke about them with pride and a sweet smile on her face. She is a friend that I will miss with everything in me. I can’t say enough for Val. There was no other person like her. I wish I could visit with you one more time… just more time. I saw her Good Friday before Easter before she knew she was sick. I will never forget our last visit. I had no idea our hug would be our last hug of friendship.
Rose Ladwig - Nevada, MO
I knew Valerie though work with Community Outreach in Nevada Missouri and riding on the Oats bus and I also knew through the Pine Street Baptist Church and she was always so kind and friendly She will be dearly missed