Aldoris Margaret (Swanson, Inskeep) LaCarte, age 96, of Escanaba, passed away Tuesday morning, May 30, 2017 at Christian Park Healthcare Center in Escanaba. She was born on September 21, 1920 in Gladstone to Issac and Wanda (Kallerson) Swanson. She was married to Edward L. LaCarte, who preceded her in death in 1981. Aldoris spent most of her life in Gladstone and Escanaba. She owned and operated the Rialto Beauty Shop in Gladstone until her early retirement in 1968. Aldoris was a loving daughter, wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a member of the Evangelical Covenant Church of Gladstone and participated in their women’s group. Aldoris also belonged to the local Swedish Vasa Club.

Aldoris M. LaCarte is survived by three daughters, Sandra Inskeep Johnson (Gene Smith) of Del Ray Beach, FL, Candice Inskeep (James) Cline of Lighthouse Point, FL, and Laurie LaCarte (Mark) Skrobiak of Ford River, MI; 7 grandchildren, Mark (MaryBeth) Johnson, Travis (Kristi) Johnson, Dustin Cline, Stephanie (Jeff) Walechka, Lois (Richard) Gau, Lynn (Kurt) Jackson, and Richard (Nina) McHenry; 15 great-grandchildren; two great-granddaughters; numerous nieces and nephews; and close friend, Nora Sarasin.

In addition to her parents and husband, Aldoris was preceded in death by step-daughter, Sharon (LaCarte) McHenry; son-in-law, Richard McHenry; sister, Gloria Evans; and brothers, Irving, Morris, Lee, and James Swanson.

According to Aldoris’ wishes, private family services will be held. 

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