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 died in Monroe, Michigan.  Messina was 77 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Marlene's life.

It was reported by Orlando Sentinel on March 21st, 2021 that Barbara Marie Henes (Barlow) perished 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) passed on in Monroe, Michigan.  Ms. Wallace was 80 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Paul's life.

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

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

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

It was written by San Diego Union-Tribune on May 24th, 2020 that Larry Mack Morgan passed away 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 noted 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 express your sympathy and honor Ruth A's life.

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

It was reported 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

*The City of Monroe and Monroe County were named for United States President James Monroe, who visited Michigan Territory in 1817. He spent much of his boyhood with his half-sister and his brother-in-law in Monroe, where he attended school and is honored by a statue in the center of town. The city is located north of Toledo, Ohio Ohio, and south of Detroit.

*Founded in 1785 as Frenchtown, it is the third oldest European settlement in Michigan. *Downtown Monroe is home to the Monroe County Historical Museum. He married Elizabeth Clift Bacon (1842–1933) on February 9, 1864.