All Obituaries

Eileen J. Bundy June 6, 1960 – October 22, 2021   Eileen Jean Bundy, age 61 of LaSalle, passed away at Ebeid Hospice on Friday, October 22, 2021.   Born on June 6, 1960 in Monroe, Eileen was the daughter of the late Wallace and Verna (Galbreath) Miller. She enjoyed her time working as an associate at Big Lots for 22 years. Eileen married the love of her life, Robert Bundy, on August 16, 1976 in Monroe. They raised a family of four children and spent over 45 wonderful...

Kenneth William Theisen April 30, 1927 – October 26, 2021   Kenneth William Theisen of Monroe, age 94, formerly of Sarasota, Florida passed away on Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at 3:15 PM at Promedica Monroe Hospital after a brief illness. The oldest of seven children, Ken was born of the union of Camillus and Alvina (Cousino) Theisen, on April 30, 1927, in Newport, Michigan.  He attended Scrabble Hollow Grade School in Newport and graduated from Monroe High in 1944. ...

Joanne K. Cooper June 27, 1933 - October 24, 2021   Joanne Katherine Cooper, age 88 of Monroe, passed away the evening of Sunday, October 24, 2021 at ProMedica Regional Hospital of Monroe.   Born June 27, 1933 in Detroit. She was the only child of the late Edwin and Viola (Kessel) Churchill. After graduating Slocum-Truax High School, she met the love of her life: Robert Lee Cooper. They got married on July 11, 1953 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Rockwood. Sadly, he passed away...

Neil H. Runyon October 18,1932 - October 23, 2021   Neil Henry Runyon, age 89 of Monroe, passed away the morning of Saturday October 23, 2021 at ProMedica Monroe Regional Hospital after a long battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis.   Neil was born October 18, 1932 in Monroe, MI to the late Hershal and Mildred (Bressler) Runyon. He proudly served his country by joining the United States National Guard. Neil would go on to meet and marry the love of his life, Rosann Bastien, on June 6,...

 JOYCE A EBY December 20, 1928 - October 23, 2021   Joyce Ann Eby, 92, died peacefully on October 23, 2021.  She was born December 20, 1928, to Karl and Nona Hoagland, of Toledo, OH.  She graduated from Bowling Green State University in 1951. On October 10, 1953, she married Ralph Eby at St. Mary Church in Monroe, MI.  He preceded her in death in 2013.  Joyce and Ralph raised six children: Mark (Sharyn), of Saline, MI, Brian (Bethany), of Ida, MI, Paul...

Janice A. Nowitzke August 25, 1934 - October 23, 2021   Janice Ann (Sims) Nowitzke was born on August 25, 1934 in Ann Arbor to Clayton and Marie (Chinavare) Sims.  She attended Town Line and St. Patrick grade schools and was a 1951 graduate of St. Mary Academy.     On August 21, 1954 Janice married Robert Nowitzke at St. Patrick Catholic Church.  She and Bob worked side by side on their family farm - milking cows, raising crops and nurturing their five...

Hazel E. Dansard March 28, 1932-October 22, 2021     Hazel E. Dansard, age 89 of Monroe, passed away the afternoon of Friday October 22, 2021 in her home surrounded by her loving family.   Hazel was born March 28, 1932 in Monroe, MI to the late Willard and Clara (Clawson) Turner. She was a homemaker and she dedicated her life to raising her children and tending to her grandchildren. Her consistent resilience was evident throughout her life and her strong faith never...

Margaret R. Davis  December 24, 1948 - October 21, 2021   Margaret Regina Davis (Jeanne) age 73, passed away on October 21, 2021 at Wellsprings Lutheran Home after a long illness. Jeanne was born on December 24, 1948 in Pomeroy, Ohio to Glenn and Lorraine (Oiler) Davis. She has two siblings David (Julie) Davis and Krista Allberry. Jeanne was a free spirit and wore many hats in her lifetime. Residing in places like California, Texas, Indiana and Michigan, however she always...

Dwayne Rice February 12, 1961 - October 19, 2021   Dwayne Rice, age 60 of LaSalle, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, October 19, 2021.   Born February 12, 1961, in Guthrie, Oklahoma. He was one of seven children of Harley and Anna (Carter) Rice. He attended Mason High School in Erie, where he was an All-Star football player. Dwayne worked as a Truck Driver at a couple different trucking companies for about 10 years before retiring.   In his free time, he enjoyed watching...

Michele M. Edwards January 28, 1954 – October 19, 2021   Michele Marie Edwards passed away on Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ypsilanti. Michele was the second daughter born to Daniel and Virginia Powers in Detroit, Michigan, on January 28, 1954.   Michele is the dear sister to Kristina Powers Aubry (David), Daniel Kevin Powers (Cindy), Monica Nick (Dave) and Timothy Powers. She was a beloved aunt to Kealyn, Ryan, Brynley, Nolan, Seneca and...