Violet Pepin Wilfong, age 85, of 1401 North 23rd Street Lot 24, Escanaba, MI passed away peacefully on Tuesday September 6, 2005 at the St. Francis Hospital in Escanaba surrounded by her loving family.

Violet was born April 30, 1920 in Iron River, MI the daughter of Arthur and Eva (Greenwood) LaMarch. She attended school in Milwaukee, WI and married Raymond Pepin on June 2, 1936 in Escanaba. During WW II she worked as a Rosie the Riveter in an airplane plant in Detroit. Along with her husband they made concrete lawn ornaments. She also worked at the Berro Cannery, Delta Furniture Company and various grocery stores as a meat wrapper. Raymond passed away on March 12, 1989. Violet married Ray Wilfong on June 20, 1992 at St. Thomas Church in Escanaba and they made their residence in Escanaba.

Violet was a member of St. Thomas Catholic Church in Escanaba, the Escanaba Eagles, Civil Air Patrol and the Hardee’s Coffee Club. Her hobbies included going on trips, reading, card playing, going to the casino, making craft work including ceramics and crocheting.

In addition to her husband Raymond Wilfong, survivors include:

1 Daughter:Marland (Lew) Mosier of Escanaba

2 Grandchildren: Carrie (Tom) Deno and Troy (Kim) Mosier, all of Escanaba.

4 Great Grandchildren: Jason and David Deno and Scott and Ariane Mosier, all of Escanaba.

Numerous nieces and nephews

In addition to her parents and first husband Raymond, she was preceded in death by:

4 Brothers; Wilfred, Rayne, Lawrence and Lester.

1 Sister: Lillian Sovey

Violets family will receive friends on Thursday from 5:00 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. at the Skradski-Boyce Funeral Home in Escanaba. Escanaba Eagle services will follow at 7:30 P.M. Parrish prayers will follow at 7:45 P.M. Mass of Christian burial services celebrating the life of Violet Pepin Wilfong will be held on Friday at 12:00 noon at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Escanaba with Rev. Thomas Schmied officiating. Luncheon will follow in the church fellowship hall. Burial will follow luncheon at Gardens of Rest Cemetery in Wells. Memorial contributions in memory of Violet may be directed to St. Vincent Depaul or to the Salvation Army.