All Obituaries

Larry R. Johnson July 15, 1941- February 26, 2026   Larry R. Johnson 84 of Monroe, passed away peacefully at home on February 26, 2026, surrounded by family. He was born July 15, 1941 to Henry & Geraldine (Navarre) Johnson. He attended Ida Public Schools. Larry came from humble beginnings. He was the oldest son of nine children. When his family needed him, he didn’t hesitate to jump in to help provide what was needed. Hard work was never something he talked about, it was ...

Carol E. Pinchoff February 8, 1939 – February 26, 2026   Carol Evelyn Pinchoff, age 87 of Monroe, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 26, 2026 at the Brookdale Senior Living. Born February 8, 1939, in Detroit, MI. Carol was one of three children of the late Karl and Evelyn (Martin) Schmidtling. Carol graduated from Monroe High School as Valedictorian of her class. Carol met and married the love of her life, Andrew Pinchoff on July 5, 1958, at Zion Lutheran Church of ...

Patrick E. Weick June 15, 1964 – February 26, 2026   Patrick Edward Weick, age 61 of Newport, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at home with loved ones by his side. Born June 15, 1964, in Monroe. He was the son of the late Harold and Catherine (Bixman) Weick. Patrick graduated from Huron High School in New Boston in 1983. Pat met the love of his life, Tammie Sue Thompson, while attending a wedding together. They got married on December 22, 1997, in ...

Gwendolyn Sue St. Bernard (Baldwin) January 10, 1949 – February 22, 2026   Gwendolyn “Gwen” Baldwin St. Bernard, age 77 of Denver, formerly of Erie, MI, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at her daughter’s residence, surrounded by family. Gwen was born on January 10, 1949, in Midlesboro, KY, to the late John Archie and Anna (Treadway) Baldwin.  Gwen was a devoted member of Grape Missionary Church and worked as a custodian for Erie ...

John Richard Taylor January 26, 1950 – February 20, 2026 John Richard Taylor, born on January 26, 1950, in Greenville, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Monroe, Michigan, on February 20, 2026, at the age of 76. John was a dedicated servant to his country and committed family man throughout his life. He attended Ritter Catholic High School in Indianapolis, Indiana, graduating in 1968. At the age of 19, John enlisted in the United States Navy in 1969. He honorably served ...

Bernadina TaorminaJune 19, 1939 - February 19, 2026Bernadina Taormina, aged 86, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2026, at Wellspring Lutheran Services, after a year of declining health. Born on June 19, 1939, in Borgetto, Italy, Sicily. She was a beloved mother, (Nonna) grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister, whose generous heart and devotion to her family and community will be dearly missed.In the 1950s, Bernadina immigrated to the United States, where she attended St. Joseph ...

Sister Ann Nett, IHM November 24, 1940 - February 17, 2026   MONROE, Michigan – Sister Ann Nett, IHM, age 85, died Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, surrounded by her IHM family. Ann Clare Nett was born Nov. 24, 1940, in Saratoga General Hospital, Detroit, Michigan, to Gordon J. and Clara A. (Biehl) Nett. The family attended St. Catherine and St. Brendan Parishes in Detroit. Ann attended St. Catherine schools and graduated from high school in 1958. She entered the Sisters, Servants of ...

Janet Sterling Obituary September 4, 1936 – February 15, 2026 Janet Prudence Sterling, who was born and lived in Monroe, Michigan for most of her life, passed away at the age of 89 on February 15, 2026 at Trinity Health Ann Arbor Hospital. Born on the family dining room table on September 4, 1936, Janet was the daughter of Adelaide (Peles) and Earl Shew. She went to schools in Monroe and helped to raise her younger siblings, Earl (“Butch”) and Kathy, and then to ...

Coy Lanham October 18, 1944 – February 14, 2026   Charles “Coy” Lanham, age 81 of Monroe, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at the Fountainview of Monroe Nursing Home. Born October 18, 1944, in Harlan, Kentucky. Coy was one of nine children of the late William “Beauford” and Grace (Bray) Lanham. Coy met and married the love of his life, Mary Lynn Imo on July 24, 1976, at the North Monroe Street Church of God Mountain Assembly of ...

LeVern Robinson walked into the arms of Jesus on February 10, 2026, following a short illness. He was surrounded by his family when he passed. Born in Jackson, Michigan on March 9, 1949, he was the son of Robert and Dorothea (Siefka) Robinson. He was a 1967 graduate of Monroe High School. He graduated from Monroe County Community College, where he served as the first Vice President of Student Council. He later served on the Alumni Board. He received a Bachelor’s degree from Michigan ...