Allen Hardwick

Allen Hardwick obituary

Allen Hardwick

Allen Hardwick Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Skradski Family Funeral Home - Escanaba on Nov. 12, 2025.

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Allen Lee Hardwick, age 57, of Escanaba passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2025 at the St. Francis Hospital in Escanaba.
Allen was born On November 2, 1967 in Neenah, Wisconsin, the son of William and Dorothy (Jones) Hardwick. He was a Tribal member of the Little Traverse Bay Band of Odawa Indians. Allen loved to play darts, was an avid fan of Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath. He enjoyed spending time with his family and was quite fond and protective of his niece and nephews and his great nephew Daniel.
Allen is survived by his siblings, Jeffrey and Wayne (Tanya) Hardwick, Kayleen (Victor) Briggs, Elsie LaPalm and Judy Paasch, numerous nieces and nephews and his significant other, Mary Smith
He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Dean Hardwick.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, October 18 from 1:00 to 4:00 PM at the Skradski Family Funeral Home in Escanaba with funeral services to be held at 3:00 PM with Pastor Brian Swillum officiating.
In honor of Allen, the family encourages anyone attending to wear Ozzy Osbourne attire.

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