The County Press

Kenneth Beaton McKenzie, 80, of Gaylord, MI, passed away on October 5, 2021. He was born on July 9, 1941, in Detroit, MI, to George W. and Catherine (Beaton) McKenzie. During his childhood, Ken was lucky enough to gain a second family through foster care and was honored to call Melvin and Blanch (Slingerland) Wedlake his parents. Ken proudly served his country in the United States Navy, alongside his foster brother, Sunny. He was a true patriot and was proud to be an American. He was a master electrician who retired from General Motors and had his own business, Mac's Electric. Ken loved all animals, especially his dogs, but he loved his family more. He enjoyed a good game of poker...

Theresa Ann Clark, of East Tawas, formerly of Lapeer, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 23, 2021 at the Cranberry Park Memory Care Center in Clio, age 93 years. Theresa was born in East Tawas, Michigan to Joseph and Agnes (Fernette) Reinke. She and her husband, Ret. Lt. Charles Clark, lived in various communities throughout Michigan while her husband was employed through the Michigan State Police. For 29 years they lived in Lapeer, and moved back home to East Tawas after he retired. Theresa was a volunteer with Tawas St. Joseph Hospital and was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in East Tawas. She was a former Room Mother at St. Joseph Catholic School and also at Bishop...

Betty L. Anderson, 83, of Elkhart, died Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at the Ernestine M. Raclin House in Mishawaka. Betty was born November 16, 1937 in Lapeer, MI to the late John A. Roberts and Laura (Klaus) Roberts. She married W. J. Anderson on April 19, 1960. Betty was preceded in death by her husband Joseph in 2003, a sister: JoAnn Lanoye and a lifelong friend Gloria McNeal who was like a sister to her. She is survived by her two daughters: Kathrine Anderson-Aumack of Elkhart and Laura (Brent) Anderson Quillen of Oklahoma. Also surviving Betty are her two grandchildren: Katie Aumack and Kristofer Aumack as well as one great-grandchild Pamela Stowe. Betty graduated from Lapeer High School...

Janice Mildred (Lutze) Kerr Acre, 79, of Spring Hill, Florida passed away May 26, 2021. Janice was born in Flint, Michigan on February 17, 1942, and was raised in Otter Lake Michigan until she moved to New Port Richey, Florida in 1973, and eventually settled down in Spring Hill, Florida. She retired as the regional manager from GTE/Verizon and was even recognized one year as the Nationwide Employee of the Year. After the passing of her first husband, Janice eventually reunited with her high school sweetheart and they were married in November of 2014. Janice is predeceased by her first husband, Gary Russell Kerr, who she was married to for 53 years; her second husband, David Leroy Acre; and...

Andrew Michael Priess, 24, of Eastport, passed away on November 1, 2020. He was born on April 4, 1996, in Lapeer, MI, the son of Wayne Priess Jr. and Sarah (Cain) Priess. Andrew was employed as a line cook for the Riverwalk Grill and Taproom in Elk Rapids. In addition to his love for cooking, he enjoyed fishing, paint balling, riding ATV's, working on cars, and spending time with his dog "Dax". He is survived by 2 daughters, Julianna Viszmeg, and Violet Spencer both of Bellaire, his mother, Sarah (Cain) Priess of Bellaire, his father and step-mother, Wayne (Kerri) Priess Jr., of Paragould, AR, a brother, Nickolas Priess of Eastport, maternal grandmother, Sonja Cain of Eastport,...

David L. Acre, age 81, of Spring Hill, Florida, passed away at home, surrounded by his loving family, on September 21, 2020. David was born in Otter Lake, Michigan on August 30, 1939 to the late Clarence and Carol (Johnson) Acre. He attended Lakeville High School and proudly served in the United States Air Force as a Linguist for over 26 years, retiring as a Master Sergeant. Following his retirement from the service, David moved to Winslow, Arkansas, and later, to Spring Hill, Florida. He was an active member of the American Legion and in his spare time, enjoyed coin collecting and spending time with his family. David will be dearly missed by his loving wife, Janice (Lutze) Acre; his...

Dunnellon- Jose Alex Ramirez, 76, of Ocala, Florida, passed away at his home on February 2, 2020. A Funeral Service will be held at Riverland Baptist Church in Dunnellon, Florida, on Saturday, February 8th. The family will receive friends and family at the Riverland Baptist Church for a visitation from 10am, with the funeral service to be held at 11am,with Pastor Rex Carringer officiating. A Military Burial will take place at the Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, Florida, on Monday, February 10th at 11am. Jose was born to Jose and Trinidad(Ortiz)Ramirez on October 29, 1943, in Capac, Michigan. He served in the US Army from 1965 to 1967. He received the Vietnam combat medal, combat...

Lee, Sue Ellen, 80 of Sun City Center, FL died October 20, 2019. Sue was born on August 4, 1939 in Lapeer, MI to Marjorie E. (Docham) and Hugh C. Newton. She attended the Lapeer Community schools. Upon graduation, she attended the University of Michigan School of Nursing and graduated with her BSN. She earned her MSN from Wayne State University. She married Robert R. Lee on August 11, 1962. She worked as an RN at Lapeer County General Hospital and at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, MI. She taught nursing at Mercy College of Detroit and at the University of Michigan in Flint, MI. Later she worked as a nursing supervisor and the Nurse Administrator at the Lapeer County Health...

Barbara Jean Howe, 86, of Lapeer, Michigan passed away Saturday, October 5, 2019 in South Bend, Indiana. She was born on February 13, 1933 in Flint, Michigan to the late Charles and Pauline (Ballance) Deyo. On August 5, 1968, she married Edgar Howe, who preceded her in death on March 15, 2018. Barbara is survived by her daughters, Valerie (Norman) Nonn and Deborah (Jerry) Warrington; stepchildren, Susan Taylor, Bryan (Phidge) Howe, Phyllis (Matt) Roukas, and Daniel Howe; grandchildren, Sean (Linda Clark) Nonn and Lisa (Brian) Armijo; great-grandchildren, Emma, Jordan and Anna Armijo; sister, Dorothy (Donald) Keller; and brother, Elliott (Margaret) Deyo. In addition to her husband and...