All Obituaries

  Charles S. Scheick August 30, 1927 – June 2, 2020   Charles Stanley Scheick, age 92 of Monroe, passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at his home under hospice care.   Born on August 30, 1927 in Monroe from the union of Harold and Genevive (DeLisle) Scheick. He was raised by his late grandparents: Simon and Katherine Scheick and a late aunt: Marguerite Scheick. Charlie attended Monroe High School and proudly served in the United States Army during...

Father Modi Abel Nyorko July 31, 1943 - June 1, 2020 Father Modi Abel Nyorko was a generous and exceptionally kind person — dedicating his life to serving others and sharing the Gospel with the people of South Sudan and the United States. He was born on July 31, 1943, to Elizabeth Kaku and Nyorko Jangara in Juba, South Sudan. On April 3, 1971, Modi was ordained a priest in Macerata, Italy, by Bishop Ersilio Tonini, later Cardinal Tonini. For nearly fifty years he lived as a...

Dorothy R. Wannemacher August 31, 1919 - May 28, 2020 Dorothy Romana Wannemacher, age 100 of Monroe, passed away the evening of Thursday May 28, 2020 at Brookdale Senior Living. Dorothy was born August 31, 1919 in Leipsic, OH to the late Joseph and Mary (Schmenk) Scheckelhoff. She married Waldon G. Wannemacher on October 6, 1951 at St. James Catholic Church in Toledo, OH. Dorothy's brother, Monsignor Raymond H. Scheckelhoff, officiated the service. Sadly, Waldon passed away on July...

Brandon Lee Flatford September 2, 1994 – May 23, 2020   Brandon Lee Flatford, a son, a brother, and a friend to many. Brandon died suddenly on Saturday, May 23, 2020 during a fatal kayaking accident on the River Raisin in Monroe, MI.   Brandon, age 25 of Monroe, is survived by his mother, Traci (Cardwell) Crawford, siblings, Britny and Bryan Flatford, and three Nephews, Brent and Scott Altenburg and Wyatt Flatford. Along with Grandfather, Kenneth Cardwell and Great...

Susan A. Braden   May 18, 1948 – May 22, 2020   Susan Ann Braden, age 72 of Monroe, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2020 at Toledo ProMedica Hospital in Ohio.   Born May 18, 1948 in Monroe from the union of Eli and Mary (Wyreman) Braden. She was one of four children. Susan went to Dundee High School and graduated in the class of 1966.   Susan was a former member at the Grape Missionary Baptist Church before their doors closed. She then attended Union Street...

Norman C. Kohler May 31, 1932-May 22, 2020   Norman Conrad Kohler, born on May 31, 1932 in Monroe, joined his Savior and the saints above on Friday, May 22, 2020.   Norm was the son of Herman and Martha (Flickenger) Kohler of Monroe. Norm was the youngest of 9 children and was preceded in death by his brothers Clarence “Jake”, Rudy “Bud”, Dalton and Darrel and his sisters Henrietta, Dorothy, Eva, and Mary.   Norm met the love of his life, Opal...

Bruce Herbert Beck January 30, 1959 - May 21, 2020 Bruce H. Beck, age 61 of Monroe, passed away Thursday May 21, 2020 at ProMedica Skilled Nursing and Rehab. Born January 30, 1959 in Monroe, Bruce was the son of the late Herbert V. and Lesslie J. (Rockwell) Beck. He graduated from Monroe High School in 1978. Shortly after that, Bruce would go on to serve his country in the United States Navy from 1979 to 1984. Through the years, Bruce enjoyed riding his bicycle, reading science fiction...

Sister Margaret (Louis Gillet) Lorenger, IHM   MONROE, Mich. – Sister Margaret Lorenger, IHM, died of natural causes Wednesday, May 20, 2020, at the IHM Senior Living Community, Monroe. She was 96. Margaret Mary Lorenger, born July 6, 1923 in Detroit, was the only daughter of four children born to Albert and Margaret (Bishop) Lorenger. Margaret attended St. Cecilia Elementary and High School in Detroit. During World War II, her brothers served in the United States Armed Forces...

Deborah A. Brown May 18, 1956-May 20, 2020   Deborah Ann Brown, age 64 of Monroe, passed away unexpectedly the evening of Wednesday May 20, 2020 at The Toledo Hospital. Deborah was born on May 18, 1956 in Monroe, MI to the late Donald H. and Ethel L. (Short) Forter. She attended St. Mary's Academy in Monroe where she graduated with her High School Diploma. She held a few different jobs in her life, working as a Nurse's Aide at the Monroe Convalescent Center, to running the...

Matthew M. Hoffman May 19, 1961 – May 20, 2020 Matthew M. Hoffman, age 59, of Monroe, passed away Wednesday May 20, 2020. Born May 19, 1961 in Monroe, Matthew was the son of the late Clarence and Rita (LaChapelle) Hoffman. Matthew graduated in 1979 from Monroe High School. He married Phyllis Moll on Dec 7, 1984 in Toledo, OH. For over 35 years, Matthew worked for Detroit Stoker as the director of aftermarket sales. Through the years, Matthew enjoyed boating, fishing, hunting,...