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ESCANABA -- Mary K. "Red" Pepin, 87, of Escanaba, passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at Bishop Noa Home in Escanaba.
She was born on March 28, 1937 in Marquette, daughter of Melvin and Mabel (Murray) Oslund. Mary was raised in Escanaba and attended St. Joseph School.
She was previously married to Guy Hurkmans and were blessed with five children. While raising her young family, she was a leader for Girl Scout and Cub Scouts.
On October 19, 1974, Mary married John J. Pepin and they moved to Green Bay for 25 years, returning to Escanaba in 2000.
She had worked at a variety of restaurants as a waitress and also was a switchboard operator at Schneider Trucking in Green Bay.
Mary and John loved traveling in their motorhome whether visiting lighthouses, historic places, and family.
She was an active member of St. Anne's Church and helped with making prayer shawls that were gifted to the sick. Mary also volunteered for St. Vincent de Paul Society.
Mary is survived by her children, Cyndy (Jeff) Bani, Cathy (Greg) Tolman, and Douglas (Lori) Hurkmans; stepdaughter, Debbie Flores; 12 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents and husband, John; she was preceded in death by her sons, Bruce John Hurkmans and Daniel Guy Hurkmans; stepsons, Michael Pepin and Christoher Pepin; grandson, Jeremiah Hurkmans; and brother, Richard "Dick" Oslund.
Visitation will take place on Thursday, Aug. 1 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the St. Anne's Church. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 1 p.m. with Rev. Fran DeGroot officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. A message of condolence may be directed to the family by visiting www.crawfordfuneralhomes.net. The Crawford Funeral Homes are assisting the family.