With sadness, we have learned of the death of Anne F. Laboe, the mother of Mark Laboe, Interim Vice President of Mission and Ministry. Anne passed away on December 17 at the age of 82 after a long illness.

A teacher and a linguist, Anne taught high school French at both Catholic Central High School in Monroe, Michigan and Bedford High School in Temperance, Michigan, receiving multiple outstanding educator awards. After retiring, she translated several books about the appearances of the Virgin Mary in Medjugorje, Bosnia from French to English.

Anne was an avid fan of reading, baking, and crafting. But mostly she served with her intellect and faith in the Monroe community as a board members of various organizations, and especially at St. Mary’s Parish in Monroe, of which she was Christian Women President for 6 years. She practiced forgiveness, humility, kindness and generosity. She was fun-loving and loyal to her friends and loved playing games and spending time with her grandchildren.

Anne is survived by her husband of 59 years, six children, twelve grandchildren, and many extended family and friends.

Visitation will take place on Thursday, December 26 from 3 – 7 p.m. at Rupp Funeral Home in Monroe, Michigan. Funeral on Friday, December 27; 10 a.m. at Rupp Funeral Home, followed by Mass at 11 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Parish and interment at St. Joseph Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the St. Mary of Monroe Parish Christian Women or to Cure PSP (www.psp.org).

A full obituary with service details and a tribute wall for online condolences may be found at https://www.ruppfuneralhomeinc.com/obituary/Anne-C-Laboe.