All Obituaries

Donald William Holzinger October 23, 1929 – January 22, 2022   Donald Holzinger, age 92, of Monroe, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 22 at Wellspring Lutheran Home. Born October 23, 1929, in Monroe Michigan, Donald was the son of the late William and Eva (Voelker) Holzinger. After graduating from High School Donald went on to serve his country in the United States Army. During his enlistment he was one of the few Soldiers that were present to witness a nuclear...

Richard S. Schwartz December 11, 1965 – January 21, 2022   Richard S. Schwartz, 56 of Monroe, went home to be with his Lord Friday, January 21, 2022, at Oasis at Monroe. Born December 11, 1965, in Monroe, he was the son of Donald and Lela (Stickney) Schwartz. Richard attended the Monroe County Intermediate School District. After graduation he began working for Comprehensive Services for the Developmentally Disabled as a nozzle installer at the Life Enrichment...

Rosanne M. Stutsman August 7, 1952 – January 19, 2022   Rosanne “Rose” Mary Stutsman, age 69 of Port Charlotte, Florida, formerly of Monroe, passed away on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at the Shorepoint Health Hospital.   Born August 7, 1952, in Taylor, Michigan. She was the daughter of the late Raymond Fritz and Laurine (Longhurst) McGowan. Rose attended St. Mary Academy High School. Rose spent most of her life as a Monroe resident.   Rose met and married the...

Jeanne M. Poupard February 5, 1951 – January 18, 2022   Jeanne Marie Poupard, age 70 of Toledo, passed away on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at the University of Toledo Medical Center.   Born February 5, 1951, in Monroe, she was a special needs child. She was one of twelve children of Eugene and the late Alice (Lankauf) Poupard. Jeanne was a woman of catholic faith.   Throughout the years, Jeanne was a participant of Holiday Camp and the Special Olympics. In her free...

Florence C. Neely-Hazeltine July 17, 1937 – January 16, 2022     Florence Catherine Neely-Hazeltine, age 84 of LaSalle, Michigan went home to be with the Lord peacefully on Sunday: January 16, 2022 surrounded by her eight children.   Born July 17, 1937, in Tazewell, Tennessee, Florence was the daughter of the late Odas and Cretie (Drummonds) Sproles. Florence attended and graduated from Erie Mason High School in 1986. On December 22, 1956, Florence married Wade...

Lavonia M. D’Arpini December 11, 1946 – January 15, 2022   Lavonia Marie D’Arpini, age 75 of Monroe, passed away the morning of Saturday, January 15, 2022, at the ProMedica Hospital of Monroe.   Born December 11, 1946, in Speedwell, Tennessee, Lo was the daughter of the late Conrad and Carrie (Williamson) Braden. On April 1, 1966, Lo married the love of her life, Robert D’Arpini, in Monroe. They raised a family of two children and spent over 44...

Darlene M. Diekman July 19, 1948 – January 14, 2022   Darlene Diekman of Monroe passed away on Friday, January 14, 2022.  She was born on July 19, 1948, to Dorothy (Lazette) and Gilbert Diekman-both deceased.   Darlene graduated from St. Joseph’s Grade School, Monroe; St. Mary Academy; Monroe County Community College; and Siena Heights University.   She worked for the federal government in Washington D. C., New York, and Michigan.  She also worked...

Sister Joan (Marie Trinite) Glisky, IHM   MONROE, Mich. – Sister Joan Glisky, IHM, died Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022, at the IHM Motherhouse.     Born May 22, 1930, Joan Marie was the first child of Francis Joseph and Elizabeth Marie (Galerneau) Glisky of Pontiac, Michigan. As a youngster, Joan attended Appleton Grade School, Appleton, Minnesota, and Sacred Heart when the family moved to Roseville, Mich. She graduated from St. Mary High School, Mt. Clemens, in 1948, and...

Robert L. Kemp October 4, 1952-January 13, 2022     Robert Lee Kemp, age 69 of Monroe, passed away unexpectedly the morning of Thursday January 13, 2022 at ProMedica Monroe Regional Hospital. Robert was born October 4, 1952 in Monroe, MI to the late Frederick and Charlotte (Elliott) Kemp. He attended Airport High School and was an extremely active member of the Drama Club during his time there. Robert farmed until approximately 2000 and then moved to Monroe where he worked odd...

Julian Vanisacker August 4, 1933 – January 11, 2022   Julian Vanisacker, age 88, of Monroe, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at the ProMedica Regional Hospital of Monroe.   Born August 4, 1933, in Monroe, Julian was the son of the late Peter and Zulma Vanisacker. He attended and graduated from Monroe Catholic Central High School in 1952. In his time at MCC, Julian was a member of the football team. Julian then married the love of his life, Joan, on...