Jay H. Benson Age 59, of Denver, CO passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2020 in Tawas City, MI. He was born on August 3, 1960 in Aberdeen, SD to Alvin and Dee Benson. Jay graduated from Aberdeen Central High School in 1979. He is survived by his mother, Dee Benson of Aberdeen, SD; brother, Sherwin (Nancy) Benson of Lakewood, CO and sister-in-law, Audrey Benson of Oscoda, MI. Jay was preceded in death by his father, Alvin Benson and brother, Lance Benson. Private services will be held at a later date and you may offer your condolences online at www.bureshfuneralhomes.com.

David Allen Neville Age 72, of National City, Michigan, formerly a resident of Gaylord, passed peacefully at his home after a year long battle with cancer. David was born the son of Charles and Jeanne Neville on December 7, 1947 in Port Huron, Michigan. He graduated from Gaylord High School. David was extremely knowledgeable with vehicles and motors allowing him to be a successful auto mechanic for many years. Automobiles were a huge part of his life and he enjoyed working on them since he was young. David also enjoyed spending time in his garden, computers, and dabbling in the stock market. He will be missed tremendously! David is survived by his loving partner, Eva Carey; children,...

Lance Benson Age 71, of Oscoda, MI and formerly of Centennial, CO passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2019 at his home. He was born on June 23, 1948 in Aberdeen, SD to Alvin and Dee Benson. Lance graduated from Central High School in Aberdeen, SD. He worked as a body man and painter prior to his 17 years as an insurance adjuster for Allstate Insurance. Lance was skilled diver and wrestler in high school and he never lost his desire to be active. He loved the outdoors and over the years enjoyed riding motorcycles, snowmobiles, 4-wheeling in the Colorado Mountains, as well as visiting ghost towns and Michigan lighthouses. Lance also never tired of sharing tales of the hilarious...

Mary Elinor LaPeer of Tawas City, passed away on Friday, August 23, 2019 at the Iosco County Medical Care Facility in Tawas City, age 96 years. Mary was born on December 7, 1922 in Boyne City, Michigan, the second oldest of 8 children, to Walter G. and Lillian (Erno) Hampton. She spent her childhood and early adulthood growing up in Boyne City and graduated from Boyne City High School. Soon after graduation, she married the late Donald LaPeer of East Jordan, Michigan. She was a mother, homemaker, seamstress, and small business owner. Mary came to the Tawases in 1960. She worked at Tawas St. Joseph Hospital, but is most remembered for working at the Tawas Flower Shop in East Tawas for...