The Mass of the Resurrection celebrating the life of Paula Jo Smeltzer took place on Saturday, January 23, 2021.  Family, childhood neighbors and numerous colleagues and friends from Saginaw, MI gathered to grieve and remember the many gifts that Paula so generously shared with others.

Patricia Anne Bandoni, a Monroe native was a devoted mother, avid gardener and loyal friend. A Fedex employee for more than 30 years, she also worked for five years as a flight attendant for Eastern Airlines. Patricia spent 30 years of her life in southern Florida, recently returning to Monroe, her hometown. In her youth she excelled in synchronized swimming and enjoyed playing the clarinet. To Patricia’s daughter, Alyssa, St. Mary Parish extends its prayerful support during this difficult time. May all of your memories of time shared with your mother fill you with peace and the hope that one day you will be reunited with her in the Kingdom of God.

​Family and friends of Joan Therese Schmitz gathered for a Memorial Mass celebrating her earthly life and her new life in Christ. A woman of many talents, Joan served others as a beautician, and expert seamstress. Her creative spirit extended to the creation of patterns and garments for her infirmed and wheelchair-bound clients.  A passion for sewing led her to collect, clean and repair antique sewing machines.    Living a full life, she also enjoyed going golfing, perch fishing, attention to the stock market and playing bridge. 

The family and friends of Marvin Arnold Krueger gathered to celebrate the Mass of Chrisan Burial. With grateful hearts they thanked God for his presence in their lives and Gods’ faithfulness throughout the challenging mes of his life. An Army veteran, Marv served as an MP achieving the rank of Sargent during the Vietnam era. He served his faith community as an usher (most recently at the 10:00 am Mass), as an acve member and past Grand Knight of the Monroe Council 1266, Knights of Columbus, and a cook for the St. Mary Parish Friday God Works! dinners.An avid sportsman, Marv enjoyed hunng and everything associated with this sport.

Victoria Louisa Free was the beloved child of Victor and Alice Free. She was blessed with a happy and joyful spirit and enjoyed being around her family and friends who gathered on Thursday, July 16th to give thanks and praise to God for the giA of her earthly and eternal life.
Vicky was a member of our Saturday Morning “Faith Sharing” group for several years. She also looked
forward to par'cipa'ng in the Special Olympics compe'ng in the area of swimming and winning many awards and medals.

Mary Constance Rock was characterized by her children as a woman “full of life.” Her creave gis were manifested through her sewing abilies. Not only did she make most of her own clothes, but she devoted me to making doll clothes as well.
A longme member of St. Mary Parish, Mary faithfully brought dessert for our weekly God Works! dinners. She
enjoyed keeping busy and her good sense of humor been credited to her longevity; living to be 96 years of age.
Mary met her husband (Willard.) while roller skang.