What is the oldest funeral home in Michigan?

Muehlig Funeral Chapel itself has a long history. Florian Muehlig began a coffin and cabinetry business in 1852 in the upper floors of the 200 block of South Main Street. Today it is the oldest funeral parlor in the state and the oldest continuously operating business in Ann Arbor.

How many funeral homes are in Michigan?

MFDA currently represents roughly 1300 funeral directors serving 650 funeral homes statewide, representing over three-quarters of all mortuary science licensees in Michigan.

What is the longest a funeral home can keep a body?

A refrigerated body will last three to four weeks . Also, keep in mind that some states, like North Dakota, do not allow refrigeration.

How long can a funeral home hold a body in Michigan?

While section 2848(1) of the Public Health Code, MCL 333.2848(1), states that a funeral director has 72 hours after death or the finding of a dead body to obtain authorization for the final disposition, the requirement to embalm if the body will not reach its place of final disposition within 48 hours of death may ...

What is the oldest funeral home?

Bucktrout Funeral Home is the oldest funeral home in America, and it is still functioning even today! It was first started in 1759, and originally operated as a cabinet-making business.

Where is the oldest home in Michigan?

Obviously, the humble abode on Mackinac Island was old. Exactly how old, however, was a matter of speculation. Until now. New findings definitively pinpoint the age of the home to 1790 – making the Mackinac Island attraction perhaps the oldest surviving residence in the state.

What is the oldest burial site ever?

Researchers discovered several specimens of hom*o naledi buried about 30 metres underground in a cave system. The burial dates back to at least 200,000 BC. The researchers say the hom*o naledi was capable of complex emotional and cognitive behaviour despite their brain size.

What is the oldest establishment in Michigan?

Old Tavern Inn is a small restaurant that is recognized by the State of Michigan as being the oldest business in Michigan still operating in its original building. It was founded in 1835. Along with many old photographs, we also have a book on the history of the restaurant created by a local historian.

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Ray NunnMonroe

Donald Ray NunnJuly 27, 1935 - August 1, 2024Donald “Ray” Nunn, age 89 of Monroe, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 1, 2024, at Monroe Springs Nursing Center.Ray was born July 27, 1935, in Claiborne County, Tennessee to the late Forester and Alta (Rowlett) Nunn. He grew up on a tobacco farm until the age of 18 when he met the love of his life, Betty Sue Adams. They were married on December 27, 1954 and moved north to Michigan where they raised their only...

Donald Ray NunnJuly 27, 1935 - August 1, 2024Donald “Ray” Nunn, age 89 of Monroe, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 1, 2024, at Monroe Springs Nursing Center.Ray...

Nancy RiceMonroe

Nancy L. RiceAugust 16, 1947 – July 31, 2024Nancy Lee Rice, age 76 of Monroe, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at the Fountainview of Monroe Nursing Home, after a long battle with cancer.Born August 16, 1947 in Monroe. She was the daughter of the late Green Jr. and Shirley Maxine (Moses) Hubbard. Nancy graduated from Monroe High School in 1965.Nancy met and married the love of her life: Jack M. Rice on December 23, 1967. They raised a family of three...

Nancy L. RiceAugust 16, 1947 – July 31, 2024Nancy Lee Rice, age 76 of Monroe, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at the Fountainview of Monroe Nursing Home,...

Sharon GarrettMonroe

Sharon L. GarrettDecember 22, 1948 – July 31, 2024Sharon Louise Garrett, age 75 of Monroe, passed away the afternoon of Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at the ProMedica Regional Hospital of Toledo, with her loving family by her side.Born December 22, 1948 in Monroe. She was the daughter of the late Alton and Theresa (DuCharme) Blanchett. Sharon graduated from Jefferson High School in 1968.Sharon met and married the love of her life: John “Mike” Garrett on July 5,...

Sharon L. GarrettDecember 22, 1948 – July 31, 2024Sharon Louise Garrett, age 75 of Monroe, passed away the afternoon of Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at the ProMedica Regional...

Harry Collum Jr.Monroe

Harry J. Collum Jr.October 19, 1952 – July 30, 2024Harry (Buddy) J. Collum Jr. age 71, a lifelong resident of Monroe, passed away at 10:19 p.m. Wednesday, July 30, 2024, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio Ebeid Hospice Center in Sylvania, Ohio. He had been in declining health for the past year and seriously ill for the last two months.Born October 29, 1952, in Monroe, he was the son of the late Harry J. and Elma (Nichols) Collum Sr. Harry attended Monroe High School and worked...

Harry J. Collum Jr.October 19, 1952 – July 30, 2024Harry (Buddy) J. Collum Jr. age 71, a lifelong resident of Monroe, passed away at 10:19 p.m. Wednesday, July 30, 2024, at...

Eileen Semonin, IHMMonroe

Sister Eileen Semonin, IHM, age 97, died Saturday, July 27, at her home, the IHM Senior Living Community.Born Sept. 4, 1926, to Charles and Catherine (Schooley) Semonin. Graduated St. Mary High School, Akron, 1944. Entered Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, 1945.Completed baccalaureate studies at Marygrove College. Early teaching at St. Boniface, Detroit; Our Lady of Lake Huron, Harbor Beach. Nursing studies completed through Nazareth College, Kalamazoo. Served as nurse,...

Sister Eileen Semonin, IHM, age 97, died Saturday, July 27, at her home, the IHM Senior Living Community.Born Sept. 4, 1926, to Charles and Catherine (Schooley) Semonin. Graduated St. Mary High...

Andrew VandeveldeMonroe

Andrew D. VandeveldeMay 7, 1933 – July 22, 2024Andrew Vandevelde, age 91, of Monroe, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 22, 2024, at the Alice Lorraine Care Center.Born May 7, 1933, in Monroe, Michigan, he was the son of the late Firmin and Irma (Willaert) Vandevelde. Andrew attended St. Mary Elementary School and went on to work at his family’s dairy farm delivering milk. On one of his deliveries to the Independent Dairy, he met Shirley Shankleton and in July 1954,...

Andrew D. VandeveldeMay 7, 1933 – July 22, 2024Andrew Vandevelde, age 91, of Monroe, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 22, 2024, at the Alice Lorraine Care Center.Born May 7,...

Reverend Ike PopeLaSalle

Reverend Ike PopeLASALLE – Reverend Kenneth Ike Pope, age 66, of LaSalle, Michigan peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 19 after a year-long battle with cancer.Born December 5, 1957, in Monroe, Michigan, Ike was the son of the late Kenneth G. Pope and Wilma (Mayes) Pope. Ike graduated from Erie Mason High School in 1976. He was a journeyman laborer and carpenter known affectionately as “Rev,” always carrying his Bible to job sites. He had the...

Reverend Ike PopeLASALLE – Reverend Kenneth Ike Pope, age 66, of LaSalle, Michigan peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 19 after a year-long battle with...

Norman HeathMonroe

Norman E. HeathMay 30, 1931 – July 15, 2024Norman E. Heath, age 93, a lifelong resident of Monroe, passed away at 9: 20 a.m. on July 15, 2024, at ProMedica Monroe Regional Hospital.Born May 30, 1931, in Monroe, he is the son of the late G. Bent and Artie “Peg” G. Perry. Norman attended Monroe High School, graduating with the class of 1950. He served his country honorably in the United States Navy during the Korean War from May 15, 1951, until his honorable discharge...

Norman E. HeathMay 30, 1931 – July 15, 2024Norman E. Heath, age 93, a lifelong resident of Monroe, passed away at 9: 20 a.m. on July 15, 2024, at ProMedica Monroe Regional...

Eleanor RussellMonroe

Eleanor Ruth (Pochodylo) Russell, 95, of Monroe, MI, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, July 12, 2024. Eleanor was born on April 9, 1929, in the house her father built for the family. She was the fourth of six children born to Andrew and Katherine (Warycka) Pochodylo. If you knew Eleanor, you knew she was proud to be born and raised in Port Huron, MI, surrounded by family. She loved being outdoors and had a deep appreciation for each season. This was especially evident during her...

Eleanor Ruth (Pochodylo) Russell, 95, of Monroe, MI, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, July 12, 2024. Eleanor was born on April 9, 1929, in the house her father built for the family. She...

Edward KaneMonroe

Edward Joseph KaneAugust 4, 1945 – July 11, 2024Edward Joseph Kane (78) passed away on July 11, 2024, in Hospice of Northwest Ohio Ebeid Hospice Center, succumbing to a brief illness. He spent his last weeks surrounded by his family and beloved dog, Corduroy.Ed was born on August 4, 1945, in Monroe, Michigan, to Mary Catherine (Assenmacher) and Joseph Kane. He was a 1964 graduate of Monroe High School, where he was a talented member of the men’s swimming team. Ed worked as...

Edward Joseph KaneAugust 4, 1945 – July 11, 2024Edward Joseph Kane (78) passed away on July 11, 2024, in Hospice of Northwest Ohio Ebeid Hospice Center, succumbing to a brief illness. He...

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