All Obituaries

Thomas Priest, age 85, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at Medilodge of Monroe.   Born November 16, 1938, in Mount Vernon, Indiana, he was the son of the late Charles and Virginia (Ropp) Priest. Thomas graduated from Angola High School and went on to further his education at Michigan State University. He earned his living as a Restaurateur.   To cherish his memory, Thomas leaves four daughters: Pamela Priest (Steve Dartt), Shelley (James) Glover, Libby...

Lois A. Baker July 3, 1940 – November 27, 2023   Lois Angeline Baker, age 83 and lifelong resident of Monroe, passed away peacefully at 4:41 p.m. November 27, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Born July 3, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Antionette (Modica) Stout. Lois married the late Gerald E. Baker in 1981; sadly, he preceded her in death in 2019. Lois was loving, funny and outspoken. She enjoyed spending time with friends and especially family,...

Desanca Ghingilovich March 9, 1945 – November 27, 2023 Desanca Ghingilovich, age 78, of Monroe, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 27, 2023. Born March 9, 1945 in Romania in the village of Gad, Desanca was the daughter of the late Milan and Piada Iasin. She received her High School education and went on to earn a professional Seamstress certificate in Romania. Desanca married Miosav Ghingilovich on November 28, 1965 and together they raised a daughter. They moved to the...

Luella F. Ciacelli November 13, 1926 – November 25, 2023 Luella Ciacelli, age 97, of Monroe, passed away peacefully in her home on November 25, 2023. Born November 13, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Dorothy (Brancheau) Uckley. Luella attended and graduated from Monroe High School. In 1956, she went on to marry Mario Ciacelli and together they raised two children. Sadly, after 41 years of marriage, Mario passed.  Luella held many jobs during her life, starting...

Laura Jean Liparoto, age 70, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 24, 2023, in her home in Monroe. Born June 16, 1953 in Wyandotte, MI, Laura was one of six children of the late Earl “Beef” and Loretta (Patterson) Stewart. Laura graduated from Riverview High School in 1972. Laura spent over 30 years working as a baker at Liparoto’s Bakery. Laura was known for being hardworking and for her famous pepperoni rolls. Laura loved animals and had many dogs and cats over...

  Robert “Bob” Alan Ney, age 71 of Temperance, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at Hospice of NW Ohio. Born January 13, 1952 in Monroe. He was the son of the late Leonard and Mary Ann (Strimpel) Ney. Bob graduated from St. Mary Catholic Central High School in 1971. Bob started working at Broadway Market as a bottle boy. He then worked at Amendt Milling Company for years before becoming a Set-up Man at Ford Motor Company at the Ypsilanti Plant. Bob...

  Russell Frederick Goodale, age 70 of Luna Pier, passed away suddenly on Monday, November 20, 2023, at his home. Born November 3, 1953 in Monroe. Russell was the son of the late Robert and Janet (Sherman) Goodale. Russ graduated from Mason High School in 1971. After school, Russ started up his business of floor installation. He worked hard supporting his family and spent over 30 years working before medically retiring in 1998. In his free time, Russ enjoyed cooking and baking for...

Jean Ann Gorski March 2, 1950 – November 18, 2023 Jean Ann Gorski, age 73, of Monroe, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 18, 2023. Jean attended and graduated from St. Mary's Academy and went on to earn her Associates Degree. She made her living as an accountant. To cherish her memory, she leaves her son, Chad Gorski, a brother, Lynn Sisung, a sister, Kay (Ken) Naszradi and a very special grandson. Family and friends are invited to attend her celebration of Life. She...

  Monroe, Michigan – Sister Sharon (Mary Austin) Defever, IHM, 83, died Friday, Nov.17, at her home, the IHM Senior Living Community. Sharon Marie Elizabeth Defever was welcomed into the family of Albert and Germaine (DeSerrano) Defever on April 30, 1940, in Detroit, Michigan. As a young student she attended Our Lady of Good Counsel (Detroit) and St. Joan of Arc (St. Clair Shores) and graduated from Dominican High School. She completed her studies at Marygrove College, earning a...

Michael Garth Slatinsky January 10, 1958 – November 16, 2023   Michael Garth Slatinsky, age 65, of Frenchtown Township, passed peacefully Thursday, November 16, 2023 in his home with his loving family by his side. Garth fought the brave battle against pancreatic cancer for six months. Garth was born January 10, 1958 in Detroit, MI from the union of Edward and Margaret (Morin) Slatinsky. He graduated from Ida High School and furthered his education to obtain his welding and...