Obituary of Steven Mark Laboe Sr.

Steven Mark Laboe Sr. was born on August 29, 1961, in Monroe, Michigan. He was one of six children born to the union of Robert Louis Laboe, Sr. and Theresa June (Engel) Laboe. He attended Jefferson High School in Monroe, Michigan.

Steven loved spending time in his garden tending to his rose bushes and tomato plants. He enjoyed working on cars and fixing anything that needed repaired. Known as a “Jack of All Trades”, he was always tinkering with something. Steven was a very loving and kind person who loved to laugh and tell jokes.  He truly enjoyed helping others from being the main caregiver to his own parents to helping his neighbors with their yard work.  No matter what it was Steven was the one person everyone could depend on.  

Steven was blessed with three children and despite difficult circumstances did the best he could to raise them. His love for his children and grandchildren was pure and he also treasured the friendships he maintained for more than thirty years.

Steven Mark Laboe Sr, age 62 of Monroe, Michigan passed away at his home unexpectedly on Saturday; October 7, 2023.  His passing was preceded by his parents: Robert and Theresa Laboe Sr.; a brother: Robert “Bob” Laboe Jr.; brother in-laws: Mark Whitman, Sr. and Robert "Bob" Tremonti.

To cherish Steven’s memory he leaves a daughter: Melisa (Eric) Moss Sr. of Toledo, Ohio; two sons: Steven M. (Racquel) Laboe II of Perrysburg, Ohio and Shawn West of Monroe, Michigan; three sisters: Linda Thomason of LaSalle, Michigan, Kathy Whitman of Monroe, Michigan and Laurie Tremonti of Monroe, Michigan; a brother: Larry Laboe of Newport, Michigan; seven grandchildren: AhnaLyce (Elliot) Myrick-Ball, Amillia Ball, Avery Ball Jr., Loyalty Jones, Adonis Moss, Dani Moss, and Alonzo Laboe; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Friends may gather from 11:00am until 12:30pm on Sunday; October 15, 2023, at Merkle Funeral Service, North Monroe, 2442 North Monroe Street, Monroe, Michigan 48162 (734) 384-5185. A Celebration of His Life will be held at 12:30pm also at Merkle’s.  Cremation has taken place through the on-site crematory, Covenant Cremation of Erie, Michigan.

For those desiring, memorial contributions are suggested to the Laboe family to assist with funeral arrangements. Online guests may leave words of inspiration and comfort or share a photo by visiting www.merklefs.com.