All Obituaries

Phyllis Marie Scott-Butler October 31, 1929 – July 25, 2021   Phyllis Scott-Butler of Monroe, MI passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 25, 2021.  She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 71 years, George Butler Sr.   The pride of her life was her family–her recently deceased husband, her three children, Lassie (Jim) Webster, Darlene Taig, and George (Colleen) Butler Jr., and her five generations of grandchildren: five grandsons and two...

Joyce Irene Pierce Rosiewicz July 2, 1941 – July 22, 2021   Joyce Pierce Rosiewicz passed on Thursday, July 22, 2021, in Murray, KY. She was born in Middlesboro, KY on July 2, 1941. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Ronald “Ron” and James “Johnny” Pierce, and one sister Bette “Jean” Nelson:  an infant daughter, Gwen Ellis, an adult daughter, Glenna Ellis and her husband of 34 years, Felix...

Kermitt R. Heck July 13, 1936 – July 22, 2021   Kermitt Ralston Heck, age 85 of Monroe, passed away on a beautiful summer’s day on Thursday, July 22, 2021, at the Ebeid Hospice facility of Ohio.  On this day we lost an amazing husband, father, Pa, brother, and dear friend to many.   Born on July 13, 1936, in Speedwell, Tennessee. He was an avid fisherman, hunter, and gardener, Kermitt spent more of his life outdoors than in. The countless days on his boat...

Phyllis Gay McCaffrey June 9, 1939 – July 21, 2021                   Phyllis G. McCaffrey, 82 of Livonia, passed away peacefully with family members by her bedside on Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at Henry Ford Hospital West Bloomfield Hills.                 Born June 9, 1939, in Grundy Virginia, she was the daughter of Henry and...

Obituary – Sister Donna Kerr, IHM   MONROE, Mich. – Sister Donna Kerr, IHM, died July 19, 2021 at her home, the IHM Senior Living Community.    Donna Mary Kerr was born on June 16, 1927 to William and Grace (Thurtle) Kerr in Battle Creek, Mich. Her father was a native of Eyemouth, Scotland and her mother hailed from Bad Axe, Michigan. Donna attended St. Phillip grade and high schools, graduating in 1945. She entered the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart...

Sister Grace Mary Olfs, IHM   MONROE, Mich. – Sister Grace Mary Olfs, IHM, died July 18, 2021. Luanne Olfs was born in Marine City, Mich. on July 6, 1930 to Francis and Lucile (Crowley) Olfs. She attended St. Charles grade school (Detroit) and completed high school at St. Mary Academy (Monroe). After graduation in 1948, she entered the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Monroe, and received the religious name Sister Grace Mary. Sister Grace Mary began her...

  Francis Charles Lodico April 16, 1944 - July 18, 2021   Francis Charles Lodico (Fran), age 77, of Monroe, passed away unexpectedly the afternoon of July 18, 2021 at his home.   Fran was born on April 16, 1944 in Trenton, MI to the late Frank and Helen (Snyder) Lodico. He was a 1961 graduate of Airport High School. Following graduation Fran enlisted and served in the Air Force from 1962 until 1966. Upon his discharge he went to work for the Ford Motor Company. Beginning...

JOHN OLIN BUSSELL SR. (POWELL) September 18, 1932 – July 17, 2021 Born on September 18, 1932, to Lucy Mae Bussell and Roger Powell in Arthur Tennessee. Entered the arms of Jesus on Saturday July 17, 2021, at 2:50 p.m. at the age of 88 years and 10 months at home under the primary care by daughters, Reccia and Red and hospice. On March 1, 1954, John married Joan Marie Lang from that union 4 daughters and a son were born. Retiring from Hydro-matic Toledo, Ohio, after 31 years and 3...

Joseph James Giarmo, Jr. December 30, 1962 – July 16, 2021   Joseph J. Giarmo, Jr. age 58, passed away peacefully on the feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel with his loving wife, Kim, and family by his side at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital. For the past 16 months Joe was the ultimate warrior with the battle of cancer.   Born December 30, 1962 in Monroe, MI, he was the son of Joseph and Rosemary (Eby) Giarmo. He married Kimberly Currie on June 17, 2006. Together they spent...

Velma J. Jones February 22, 1935 – July 12, 2021   Velma JoAn Jones, age 86 of Monroe, passed away on Monday, July 12, 2021, at ProMedica Regional Hospital of Monroe.   Velma was born on February 22, 1935, in Harrogate, Tennessee. She was one of three children born to the late James and Mary (Estes) Dunsmore. Velma graduated from Monroe High School in 1953. She met the love of her life, James Jones, in junior high school at Lincoln School in Monroe. They got married on...