Jane M. Pryal

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 two sons, Patrick (Marla) Pryal, of Rapid River, and Michael Pryal, of Escanaba; daughter, Mary (Craig) Rosenberg, of Traverse City, Mich.; some grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

In addition to her parents, Jane was preceded in death by her husband, Richard “Dick” Pryal; daughter, Nancy (Pryal) Steele; sisters, Jeanette VanDamme, Dorothy VanDamme and Rose Beauchamp, Mary Beasley; and brothers, Patrick DeBacker and Jerome DeBacker.

Family will receive friends on Monday, May 9, 2022, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Skradski Family Funeral Home in Escanaba. A mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. 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. Please visit www.skradskifuneralhomes.com where you can leave a message of condolence to the family.