Funeral Homes in Monroe, MI

Facts about the city

• Some of the notable people born here have been: Carl Ford (american football player), Christie Brinkley (supermodel and model), Randy Richardville (politician), Kaye Lani Rae Rafko (nurse), Frankie Biggz (songwriter and drummer), John F. Gray (actor), and Audie Cole (american football player).

Monroe is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 20,733 at the 2010 census. It is the largest city and county seat of Monroe County. The city is bordered on the south by Monroe Charter Township, but both are politically independent. The city is located approximately 14 mi (23 km) north of Toledo, Ohio and 25 mi (40 km) south of Detroit. The United States Census Bureau lists Monroe as the core city in the Monroe Metropolitan Area, which had a population of 152,021 in 2010. Monroe is officially part of the Detroit-Ann Arbor-Flint CSA, and Monroe is also sometimes unofficially included as a northerly extension of the Toledo Metropolitan Area.Settled as early as 1784, Monroe was platted in 1817 and was named after then-President James Monroe. Today, the city is committed to historic preservation of resources; it is remembered for the Battle of Frenchtown during the War of 1812, as well as being the childhood residence of George Armstrong Custer and other members of his family, including his wife Elizabeth Bacon and brother Boston Custer. The city has numerous historic museums and landmarks. Monroe is also the home of the La-Z-Boy world headquarters. The population has declined slightly since its peak in 1970.

Monroe Obituaries

It was noted by Canton Observer on November 4th, 2021 that Marlene Messina perished in Monroe, Michigan.  Messina was 77 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Marlene's life.

It was disclosed by Orlando Sentinel on March 21st, 2021 that Barbara Marie Henes (Barlow) died in Monteverde, Florida.  Ms. Henes was 64 years old and was born in Monroe, MI.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Barbara Marie's life.

It was written by News Herald on February 3rd, 2021 that Paul Wallace (Serbert) perished in Monroe, Michigan.  Ms. Wallace was 80 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Paul's life.

It was noted by News Herald on January 24th, 2021 that Marylou Smith (Padot) passed away in Monroe, Michigan.  Ms. Smith was 93 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Marylou's life.

It was written by Chicago Tribune on November 28th, 2020 that Janice Mary Hinsdale (Gorman) perished in Monroe, Michigan.  Ms. Hinsdale was 97 years old and was born in Chicago, IL.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Janice Mary's life.

It was disclosed by NRV News on November 28th, 2020 that Aubry Robert Drummonds died in Pulaski, Virginia.  Drummonds was 67 years old and was born in Monroe, MI.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Aubry Robert's life.

It was revealed by San Diego Union-Tribune on May 24th, 2020 that Larry Mack Morgan passed on in Encinitas, California.  Morgan was 80 years old and was born in Monroe, MI.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Larry Mack's life.

It was revealed by News Herald on May 17th, 2020 that Ruth A Miles (Smallwood) died in Monroe, Michigan.  Ms. Miles was 65 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Ruth A's life.

It was noted on April 22nd, 2020 that James C Dekeyser died in Maumee, Ohio.  Dekeyser was 82 years old and was born in Monroe, MI.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor James C's life.

It was revealed on March 6th, 2020 that Doris Mae Cassady (Hanrahan) died in Versailles, Missouri.  Ms. Cassady was 98 years old and was born in Monroe, MI.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Doris Mae's life.

History

It was the largest conflict in Michigan and the River Raisin Battlefield is part of the National Parks System . *The City of Monroe and Monroe County were named for United States President James Monroe, who visited Michigan Territory in 1817. *Monroe is known for ties to General George Armstrong Custer. She was born in Monroe to Daniel Stanton Bacon and Eleanor Sophia Page. Monroe is a city in the US state of Michigan.