We are sad to announce that on June 24, 2024, at the age of 83, Arthur James LaPrad of Flat Rock, Michigan passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Edward LaPrad and Elizabeth LaPrad (Hammer); and his wife Martha (Smolinski). He is survived by : his son Terry LaPrad (Kimmarie); his grandchildren, Tammy Liedel (Jimmy), Jennifer Sharpe (Justen), James Liedel III (Alysha), Madeleine Daniels (Michael), Lieutenant Kevin LaPrad, Lyra LaPrad and Natalie LaPrad; his great grandchildren, Willow Grant and Malcolm Daniels; and his siblings, David LaPrad (Rose), Paul LaPrad (Joyce), Janice Beaudrie and Barbara Jennings.

Visitation was held on Friday, June 28th 2024 from 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Ford Chapel-Martenson Family (23620 Huron River Dr, Rockwood, MI 48173). A rosary was held on Friday, June 28th 2024 at 6:00 PM at the same location. The lying in state will be held on Saturday, June 29th 2024 from 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM at the St. Charles Catholic Church (8125 Swan Creek Rd, Newport, MI 48166). A Mass will be held on Saturday, June 29th 2024 at 10:00 AM at the same location.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
The Martenson Family of Funeral Homes, Inc.