All Obituaries

Kristy L. Mariano March 10, 1985 – September 24, 2022   Kristy Lynn Mariano, age 37 of Monroe, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 24, 2022, at Royal Oak Beaumont Hospital.   Born March 10, 1985, in Monroe. She is the only daughter of Joseph Jr. and Tina (Sulfaro) Mariano. Kristy graduated from Jefferson High School in 2003.   Kristy was a member at St. Michael Catholic Church in Monroe. She was also a member in the Epilepsy Foundation where she was...

Diane M. Munson January 26, 1947 - September 30, 2022   Diane Marie Munson, age 75, of LaSalle, passed away on Friday, September 30, 2022, surrounded by her family. Born January 26, 1947, in Monroe, Michigan, she was one of four children of the late Norbert and Rosemary (Sturtz) Knab. Diane graduated from Monroe High School in 1965.   On December 3, 1966, Diane married her life partner, Larry Lee Munson, at St. John the Baptist Parish.   For more than three decades,...

Rosanne M. Bellner January 31, 1949 – September 30, 2022   Rosanne Marie Bellner, age 73 of Monroe, went home to be with her Lord surrounded by her loving family on Friday, September 30, 2022.   Born January 31, 1949 in Monroe, Rosanne was one of eight children born to the late James and Elizabeth (Hospodar) Feaganes. Rosanne attended and graduated from St. Mary Academy.   On April 23, 1971 Rosanne married the love of her life, Terry Bellner, at St....

Boyd B. Essary March 10, 1943 - September 28, 2022   Boyd Bruce Essary, age 79 of Monroe, passed away Wednesday September 28, 2022 at ProMedica Monroe Regional Hospital.   Boyd was born March 10, 1943 in Tazewell, TN to Oscar and Inez (Moore) Essary. After graduating high school, Boyd went on to work at the Ford Motor Company for many years before retiring.   Boyd was an avid fan of hot rods and classic cars and much of his spare time was spent being involved with them....

Dolores A. Fountain August 11, 1936 – September 27, 2022   Dolores Ann Fountain, age 86 of Monroe, passed away the evening of September 27, 2022 at IHM Senior Living Center surrounded by her loving family.   Born August 11, 1936, in Maumee, OH, she was the daughter of the late Floris and Elizabeth (Kurtz) Balk. Dolores attended St. Michael Elementary School. She was baptized, confirmed, and became a member at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church. Dolores attended...

Carl Andrew Feaganes August 11, 1956 – September 25, 2022   Carl A. Feaganes, age 66, of Carleton, passed away at ProMedica Monroe Regional Hospital on Sunday, September 25, 2022. Born August 11, 1956 in Monroe, Carl was one of eight children born to the late James and Elizabeth (Hospodar) Feaganes.  Carl attended Airport High School and graduated with the class of 1974. After high school, he went on to earn his living as a Skilled Tradesman for DTE Energy. In 1982 He...

Francis L. McAuliffe, Jr. August 1, 1927 – September 23, 2022   Francis Leo McAuliffe, Jr., age 95 of Monroe, passed away the morning of Friday, September 23, 2022 at the IHM Senior Living Community.   Born August 1, 1927 in Schenectady, NY, he was the son of the late Francis L. McAuliffe, Sr. and Marie Walstedt. Frank served his country in the United States Army from 1943 to 1945. Upon returning home from the Army, Frank attended and graduated from Catholic University...

Nancy A. Michaels December 19, 1942-September 19, 2022     Nancy Ann Michaels, age 79 of Monroe, passed away the evening of Monday September 19, 2022 at Regency Hospital in Sylvania, OH. Nancy was born December 19, 1942 in South Rockwood, MI to Frederick A. and Charlotte (Elliott) Kemp. She worked for Airport Schools as a secretary for many years, followed by MCOP, and then she began her work with the county of Monroe. Nancy was a secretary for Monroe County Animal Control and...

James “Jim” F. Beck June 11, 1943 – September 14, 2022     James “Jim” Frederick Beck, age 79 of Monroe, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 14, 2022, at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Brighton.   Born June 11, 1943 in Monroe, MI he was one of five children to the late Lester and Dorothy (Glanzman) Beck. Jim graduated from Monroe High School in 1962. Jim met and married the love of his life: Janet Gonyea on October 9,...

Patricia B. Thomas March 10, 1946 – September 12, 2022   Patricia Bernadette Thomas, age 76 of Monroe, passed away on Monday, September 12, 2022, at the ProMedica Regional Hospital of Monroe.   Born March 10, 1946, in Toledo, Ohio. She was one of five children of the late Joseph and Agnes (Whitaker) Casey. Pat graduated from McAuley High School in Toledo in 1964.   Pat always enjoyed being with her family. For holidays and parties with friends, it didn’t...