Lettie Florence Umfress Hoskins
Jan 13, 2025
Lettie Florence (McDaniel) Umfress Hoskins, age 86, passed away suddenly on January 13, 2025, in Hale, MI. She was born to Estel "Clyde" and Bobbie (Love) McDaniel on November 8, 1938, New Tazzle, TN. Florence married Jack E. Umfress and together they had 4 children whom they raised in Monroe, MI. They moved to their summer cabin in Glennie, MI...
Timothy D. Blanchett
Jan 11, 2025
Timothy D. Blanchett, age 73 of Gaylord, MI, formerly of Monroe County, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2025. Born August 13, 1951 in Monroe, Tim was the son of the late Alton and Theresa (DuCharme) Blanchett. He attended Airport Community Schools and served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War from September 19, 1968 until being honorably...
Jack Calvin Lindquist Sr.
Jan 10, 2025
Jack Calvin Lindquist, Sr., age 90, of Monroe, passed away Friday, January 10, 2025 in his home surrounded by his family. Jack was born July 28, 1934 in Monroe and was the son of Alvin and Marguerite (Craft) Lindquist. On December 17, 1955, he married the love of his life, Norma Jean Stanifer, at the First Evangelical United Brethern Church...
Korey J. Knowles
Jan 10, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Korey James Knowles, of Monroe, MI, who left us too soon at the age of 27, on Friday, January 10, 2025. Korey was born July 19, 1997, in Monroe and was the beloved son of Kevin J. Knowles and Julie K. (Staelgraeve) Stein. Korey graduated from Ida High School...
Frank J. Albano
Jan 8, 2025
Frank J. Albano, 90 years, a lifelong resident of Monroe, Michigan went home, peacefully, to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 with his family by his side. Born September 27, 1934 in Monroe, Frank was the son of the late Andrew and Angeline (Volpi) Albano. Frank was baptized and confirmed in the Catholic faith at St. Joseph...
Theresa E. Celso
Jan 4, 2025
Theresa E. Celso, age 100 of Monroe, formerly of Plymouth, MI, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2025 at the home of her granddaughter. Born November 17, 1924 in Hooversville, PA, Theresa was the daughter of the late Stanley and Carmella (Frazas) DiGregoria. She married Andrew A. Celso on June 8, 1946 in Hooversville and moved to Michigan in the late...
Jeffrey J. Marshall
Jan 3, 2025
Jeffrey J. Marshall, age 65 of Monroe, passed away Friday, January 3, 2025. Born July 13, 1959 in Monroe, Jeff was the son of Stanley and Mary Lou (Billock) Marshall. He graduated from Monroe High School in 1977 and married Holly A. Carr on June 17, 1983 at St. Mary Catholic Church. Together they raised two children. Jeff was employed...
Daniel Henry Staelgraeve
Jan 3, 2025
Daniel Henry Staelgraeve (Sept. 26,1942 – Jan. 3, 2025) Daniel Henry Staelgraeve went by many names – Dan, Danny, Uncle Danny, Dad, Papa. He wore many hats: husband, father, grandpa, brother, uncle, coach, and CEO, to name a few. He was also a man who loved a good challenge, one who could find a solution to most any problem through...
Clayton Fred Rains
Jan 3, 2025
Clayton Fred Rains, age 64, of Monroe, passed away Friday, January 3, 2025 under the care of Heartland Hospice of Monroe. Clayton was born January 3, 1961 in Monroe, he was the son of Warren G. and Marcetta (Dozier) Rains. He retired from Laborers' Union Local 499. He loved time spent with family and friends, especially getting together for BBQs,...
Mark A. Kush
Jan 2, 2025
Mark A. Kush, age 71, of Newport, passed away Thursday January 2, 2025 in his home surrounded by his family. Mark was born December 21, 1953 in Monroe, he was the son of Albert and Lorine (Liedel) Kush. He married Gayle M. Metdepenningen September 27th, 1974 at St. Anne Church, Monroe. He was a 1972 graduate of Monroe Catholic Central...
Lawrence J. Nadeau
Jan 2, 2025
Lawrence J. Nadeau, 87 years, of Hillsdale, Michigan, formerly of Monroe, Michigan, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 2, 2025 at the Gardens of Carleton in Carleton, Michigan. Born March 6, 1937 in Monroe, Larry was the son of the late Willis J. and Ethel Rose (Livernois) Nadeau. Larry was baptized and confirmed at St. Joseph...
Eric J. Brownell
Dec 31, 2024
Eric J. Brownell, age 59, of Monroe, passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at ProMedica Monroe Regional Hospital. Eric was born May 9, 1965 in Monroe, he was the son of James and Beverly (Root) Brownell. He married Cathy Welch on May 20, 1995. He was a 1983 graduate of Ida High School. He worked for Yanfeng in Monroe. Eric...
Larry D. Steele
Dec 29, 2024
Larry D. Steele, 84 years, of Britton, Michigan, a man of strong Christian faith, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 29, 2024 at Hospice of Lenawee. Born September 11, 1940 in North Baltimore, Ohio, Larry was the son of the late John D. and Lexie (Kazee) Steele. Larry served his country honorable and proudly in the...
Jeanne Louise Woods
Dec 28, 2024
Jeanne Louise Woods, age 95 of Monroe, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2024 at Gardens of Carleton. Born November 18, 1929 in Uhrichsville, OH, Jeanne was the daughter of the late George and Hazel (Staneart) McDermott. Jeanne was a 1948 graduate of Monroe High School and a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church where she married John C. Woods...
Mariann Meyer
Dec 27, 2024
Mariann Meyer, age 82, of Carleton, passed away Friday, December 27, 2024 in her home. Mariann was born March 24, 1942 in Carleton to Harold and Retha (Weisbecker) Wickenheiser. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Patrick Catholic Church. She attended St. Patrick School and was a 1960 graduate of St. Mary Academy, Monroe. She married Herbert L. Meyer April...
Sandra M. Rains
Dec 26, 2024
Sandra Marie Rains, age 65 of Monroe, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2024 at ProMedica Monroe Regional Hospital. Sandra was born February 18, 1959 in Trenton, she was the daughter of Warren G. and Marcetta (Dozier) Rains. She was a 1986 graduate of Monroe Country ISD. Sandra loved the time she spent with her family and she also enjoyed bowling,...
William Michael "Mike" Applin
Dec 23, 2024
William Michael Applin, (Mike), the second oldest of seven children of Bill and Helen Applin, was born in Monroe, MI, on July 16, 1955, passed peacefully on December 23, 2024, from a long battle with prostate cancer. He attended grade school at St. Michael Catholic Grade School and graduated from Monroe High School in 1973. Mike started his own painting...
Eugene Petree
Dec 20, 2024
Eugene Petree, 98, a resident of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away Friday, December 20, 2024 at his residence surrounded by family. He was born June 21, 1926 in Fonde, Kentucky, the oldest son of the late Simon and Annie Petree. Gene married Billie Irvin; sadly after 45 years of marriage she preceded him in death. After being single for 11 years,...
Bob Wayne O'Dell
Dec 19, 2024
Bob Wayne O'Dell, age 83, of Monroe, passed away Thursday, December 19, 2024 at Monroe ProMedica Regional Hospital. Bob was born August 9, 1941 in Bay City, Michigan. He was the son of Wier Edmond and Josie (Henry) O'Dell. He married Claudette Kay Monday Juny 8, 1961 in Monroe; sadly, she preceded him in death on November 20, 2011 after...
Douglas R. Gipson
Dec 17, 2024
Douglas R. Gipson, age 77 years, of Monroe, Michigan, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, in his home. Born June 29, 1947, in Kirksville, Missouri, Doug was the son of the late Preston Ordale and Wanda June (Dasch) Gipson. After graduating from Washington High School in Ceder Rapids, Iowa, Doug enlisted in the United...