Roger D. Kerkenbush
Nov 2, 2023
Roger D. Kerkenbush, 83 years, of Monroe, Michigan, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 2, 2023 at ProMedica Toledo Hospital in Toledo, Ohio. Born March 3, 1940 in Keiler, Wisconsin, Roger was the son of the late William and Adeline (Meoska) Kerkenbush. He was baptized and confirmed at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Keiler. Roger graduated...
Donald R. Sammons Sr.
Oct 27, 2023
Donald R. Sammons, Sr., age 87, of Monroe, passed away Friday, October 27, 2023 at Beaumont Hospital, Trenton. Donald was born October 9, 1936 in Firebrick, KY, he was the son of Thomas P. and Emma Jean (Jarrel) Sammons. He married Donna F. Ervin August 7, 1954. An employment opportunity brought Don and Donna to Monroe in 1966. He then...
Mary C. Salenbien
Oct 25, 2023
Mary Camilla Salenbien, age 97 of Dundee, MI, formerly of Maybee, MI, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, October 25, 2023. Born November 20, 1925 in Redford, MI, Mary was the daughter of the late Joseph and Julie (Gheldof) Vandecasteele. She married George W. Salenbien on her 18th birthday in 1943 at St....
D. Daniel Parker
Oct 23, 2023
D. Daniel Parker, of Monroe, Michigan, passed away on October 23, 2023 at the age of 86. He was born on August 11, 1937 to Norris and Lena Parker in Tazewell, Tennessee. After graduating from Monroe High School in 1955, Dan entered the workforce and became a successful tool and die maker and businessman. He founded Monroe Mold & Machine...
Peter P. Navarre
Oct 22, 2023
Peter Patrick Navarre of Monroe, Michigan, passed away on October 22. He was 83 years old. Pete was born in 1940 to Francis James Navarre and Ruth McKillip Navarre. A descendant of the city's founder, Colonel Francois Navarre, Pete was an active resident of Monroe and member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. He graduated from Monroe Catholic Central...
Elaine M. Halstead
Oct 21, 2023
Elaine M. Halstead, age 85, of Monroe, passed away Saturday, October 21, 2023, peacefully in her home. Elaine was born February 3, 1938, in Monroe, she was the daughter of Noel Langton and Loretta (Miller) Guire. She was married to Ronald A. Halstead; he precedes her in death. She was a 1955 graduate of St. Mary's Academy and a 1960...
Robert J. Vajcner
Oct 20, 2023
Robert was born on March 22, 1937, the son of Frank J. Vajcner Sr. and Marion (VanWashnova) Vajcner in Newport, Michigan. On May 7, 1960, he married the love of his life, Rosemary Meyer at St. Patrick's Church, Carleton, Michigan. Robert's children are Carolyn (Benjamin) Shipp, Julianne (Mark) Sitterly, Valerie (Thomas) Schnorberger, Christina (John) Taft, and Stephanie (David) Thornton. His...
Linda D. Gonzalez
Oct 20, 2023
Linda D. Gonzalez, age 74, of Monroe passed away Friday, October 20, 2023 in her home under the care of hospice. Linda was born February 5, 1949 in Kentucky. She was the daughter of James H. and Mary A. (Wagner) Goodin. She married Marcus Gonzalez January 6, 1966 in Detroit, sadly he preceded her in death on June 7, 2007....
Drew S. Letasse
Oct 14, 2023
Drew S. Letasse, age 34 of Monroe, passed away Saturday, October 14, 2023. Seriously ill for two weeks, he passed peacefully with his mom, sister, and friend Jodee at his side at ProMedica Monroe Regional Hospital. Born August 9, 1989 in Monroe, Drew was the son of Andrew and Kim (Fields) Letasse. He graduated from Monroe High School in 2007...
Gunhild M. "Gunny" Olson
Oct 14, 2023
Gunhild M. "Gunny" Olson, age 91, of Monroe, passed away Saturday, October 14, 2023 surrounded by family in her home under the care of hospice. Gunhild was born February 10, 1932 in Evanston, Illinois. She was the daughter of Ernfrid and Gudrun (Edwardson) Carlson. She married the love of her life, Ward F. "Coach" Olson September 5, 1953 in Wilmette,...
Paul Van Slambrouck, Ph.D.
Oct 8, 2023
Paul Van Slambrouck, Ph.D. December 8, 1936 - October 8, 2023 Born December 8, 1936 in Monroe, Michigan to Edward and {Betty}Hattie Elizabeth (Seal) Van Slambrouck. Paul married his wife Sally (Bomia) in August of 1979. Paul attended St. Mary's Catholic Grade School in Monroe and graduated from Monroe Catholic Central in 1955. He attended the University of Detroit and...
Kenneth Mullins
Oct 5, 2023
Kenneth Mullins, age 52 of Newport, MI, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Thursday, October 5, 2023. Born May 30, 1971 in Monroe, Ken was the son of the late Okey and Theodosia (Reed) Mullins. He graduated from Jefferson High School in 1989 with his lifelong friends. He then went on to have two children, Holly and Cole, whom...
Gertrude E. Schafer
Oct 2, 2023
Longtime Carleton resident, Gertrude Elizabeth Schafer, 95, passed away Monday, October 2, 2023. Gertrude was the daughter of Archie and Victoria (Fix) Langton and was born on the family farm in Newport on Aug. 28, 1928. She was the 12th of 13 children. She attended St. Charles Parish School and Monroe High School, and worked for a time as a...
Ruth L. Rose
Oct 2, 2023
Ruth L. Rose, age 80 of Monroe, passed away Monday, October 2, 2023 at Fountain View of Monroe after a four-year battle with cancer. Born May 1, 1943 in Monroe, Ruth was the daughter of the late Roy and Helen (Dutt) Richter. She attended Monroe Public Schools and married Jackie Rose on March 1, 1969 in Monroe. Ruth was an...
Guy Clifton Ervin
Oct 1, 2023
Guy Clifton Ervin, age 83, of Monroe, passed away Sunday, October 1, 2023 at ProMedica Monroe Regional Hospital. Guy was born August 16, 1940 in New Boston, Ohio, he was the son of Guy Curtis and Vurla Mae (Smith) Ervin. He married Fern Alleen Henson September 29, 1962, they had just celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary. He attended East High...
Donald E. "Casey" Jones
Oct 1, 2023
Donald E. "Casey" Jones, 80 years, of Monroe, Michigan went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 1, 2023 in his home with his loving family at his side. Born December 28, 1942 in Pruden, Tennessee, Casey was the son of the late William and Rose (Williams) Jones. Casey was a 1961 graduate of Pruden High School. He...
Harold Cleve Mcdaniel
Oct 1, 2023
Harold Cleve McDaniel, age 79 of Monroe, passed away Sunday, October 1, 2023 at Fountain View of Monroe. Born November 3, 1943 in Tazewell, TN, Cleve was the son of the late Daniel and Hazel (Leedy) McDaniel. As a family, they moved to Monroe in 1951. He was an avid Elvis Presley fan and enjoyed attending garage sales and flea...
Beverley J. Taylor
Sep 30, 2023
Beverley J. Taylor, age 81 of Temperance, MI, passed away Saturday, September 30, 2023 in her home. Born July 31, 1942 in Laurium, MI, Beverley was the daughter of the late Wendel and Alberta (Stevens) Trevarrow. Beverley was employed as a beautician in the Monroe area for over 40 years. She was a member of the Monroe Boat Club Auxiliary...
Curt Alan Nemec
Sep 26, 2023
Curt Alan Nemec, age 63, of Monroe, passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at Promedica Regional Hospital, after a hard fought battle with esophageal cancer Curt was born September 9, 1960 in Petoskey, MI, he was the son of Frank W. and Gloria M. (Barnes) Nemec. He met the love of his life Laura L. Lambert in 1985 and they...
L.C. Nisley
Sep 26, 2023
L.C. Nisley, age 81 of Monroe, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at ProMedica Monroe Regional Hospital due to complications of COVID. Born June 21, 1942 in Knox County, TN, L.C. was the son of the late Cecil and Alice (Helton) Nisley. He graduated from Carter High School in 1960 and moved to Monroe, MI. While in high school,...