All Obituaries

  Brenda Joyce Mehki-Adams, age 72, of Romulas, Michigan, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2026, at Corewell Health Trenton Hospital, after a brief illness. Born on August 19, 1953, in Monroe, Michigan, Brenda was the daughter of the late Russell and Joyce (Pratt) Mehki. She was a proud graduate of Gibraltar-Carlson High School and spent many years working as an inspector in quality control for Kessington Mahine before retiring in 2021. After her retirement, she kept herself busy by ...

Betty Jo Whitaker, age 96, of Monroe, passed away peacefully at home on May 13, 2026.Born on January 13, 1930, in Monroe, Michigan, Betty was the daughter of the late Gilbert G. and Lillian F. (Cordrey) Hatcher. Betty attended Monroe High School, graduating with the class of 1948.  She married Dennis T. Whitaker, on July 2, 1949, in Monroe. Together they built a life centered on faith, family, and hard work.Betty was employed at K-Mart in Customer Service when it first opened in 1966 ...

  Monroe, MI-- Sister Mary Roberta Richmond, IHM, age 94, died Monday, May 11, surrounded by her IHM family in Monroe. Dorothy Roberta Richmond was born Sept. 27, 1931, in the borough of Manhattan, New York. Her parents, George T. and Dorothy M. (Boyle) Richmond, raised her and brother George in the area surrounding Manhattan, in Manhasset, Oyster Bay and Long Island. She attended St. Mary, Manhasset and graduated from St. Dominic High School. She entered the Sisters, Servants of the ...

 Ryan E. Fink August 17, 1986 - April 26, 2026   Ryan Edwin Fink, age 39 of Dundee, passed away unexpectedly on April 26, 2026.  Born on August 17, 1986, in Dundee, MI. He is the son of Heather (Francis) Atwood and the late Carl Fink. In childhood, he had a sweet charm.  Ryan received his high school diploma. After school, Ryan worked in construction for many years, including going out to California for a couple of years. In his free time, he enjoyed being ...

Lela Cathrine Schwartz August 22, 1944 – May 10, 2026 Lela Cathrine Schwartz, age 81, of Monroe, passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her family on Sunday, May 10, 2026. Born August 22, 1944, in Monroe, she was one of six children born from the union of the late Freman and Cathrine (Marten) Stickney. In March of 1967, Lela married the love of her life, Donald Schwartz, and together they raised four children. She pursued a career that would last for more than forty years ...

MONROE, Michigan – Sister Mary Remi Pauwels, IHM, age 100, died Saturday, May 9, 2026, surrounded by her IHM family. Lillian Madeline Pauwels was born on Dec. 22, 1925, to Remi and Madeline (Thorrey) Pauwels in Jackson, Michigan. Her parents emigrated from Belgium and married in Jackson, where they raised their five children. Lillian attended St. John’s schools and became acquainted with the IHM Sisters. After high school graduation, she entered the Sisters, Servants of the ...

Douglas B. Weaver March 25, 1942 – May 4, 2026   Douglas Berry Weaver, age 84 of Monroe, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 4, 2026, at home under hospice care. Born March 25, 1942, in Middlesboro, Kentucky. Doug was the son of the late Lloyd and Maggie (Liford) Weaver. At the age of 10, his family moved to Monroe County. He was a graduate of Monroe High School. Doug met and married the love of his life, Peggy Sanson, in Tennessee. Together they raised their family and ...

Charles A. "Charlie" Borrmann April 18, 1944 - May 3, 2026   Charles A. "Charlie" Borrmann, age 82, of Monroe, Michigan, passed away on May 3, 2026, at 2:21 p.m. at Hospice of NW Ohio following a brief illness.  He was born on April 18, 1944, in Toledo, Ohio, to Frank and Janette (Holtz) Borrmann. Charles married his beloved wife, Janice Strach, on August 25, 1997, in Toledo, Ohio.  Charles worked for many ...

Edward G. Gates September 2, 1948 – May 1, 2026   Edward Grover Gates, age 77 of Carleton, passed away suddenly on Friday, May 1, 2026, at the Henry Ford Detroit Hospital with family by his side. Born September 2, 1948, in Monroe. Ed was the son of the late Edward and Emily (Berry) Gates. He was a graduate of Airport High School. Ed met and married the love of his life, Karen Davis, on August 5, 1977 and raised one son together. Both enjoyed traveling and even visiting all ...

Margaret E. Bomia, age 93, of Monroe, MI, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 1, 2026, at Fountain View of Monroe.    Margaret was born on July 15, 1932, in Wayne County; she was the daughter of the late Lee and Roberta (Carter) Ridenour.    She attended Dundee High School. After graduating in 1952, she met Roy Thompson and was blessed with three children.    She was employed at the manufacturing facility of Merck in Rockwood, MI, until her ...