The County Press

Chan C. Stone, 80, of Holiday, Florida, passed away on January 19th, 2023, after battling Leukemia. He leaves behind his sons Brett and Chandler Stone; grandchildren Jonas and Grace Sturgeon; significant other Judie McKercher; along with brothers James Stone, Gregory Stone; sister Debra Seaman; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Harold and Athlene Stone; and sister Annette. Chan resided in Lapeer, Michigan, and was active in the community. He was a Mayfield Township Supervisor, refereed church league basketball, and was the assistant coach of E.T. White Jr. High football. Chan was a Master Plumber and Business Manager of Local 370 Plumbers and...

Stephen Matthew Conger, age 45, of Lapeer, MI, formerly of Seymour, TN; lost his battle with Guillain-Barre Syndrome on December 23, 2022. Stephen was born to Steven C. and Lori (Blue) Conger in Lapeer, MI; on August 26, 1977. Stephen graduated in 1996 from Sevier County High School. Stephen worked several manufacturing jobs in the Lapeer area and was a big fan of the Big Orange Vols, he also enjoyed bowling. Stephen was preceded in death by: grandparents Maurice and Josephine Conger, and Edmund Blue; uncle Richard Conger and aunt Brenda Conger. Stephen is survived by his parents: Steve and Lori Conger of Seymour, TN; brother Edmund "EJ" Conger of Seymour, TN; grandmother Roseanna Blue of...

Raymond "Bob" Robert Miller, 73, of Seymour, passed away on Wednesday, May 4, 2022. He was born on June 1, 1948, in Clifford, MI. Bob loved camping, fishing, hunting, working outside, gardening, and watching the birds. He was an animal lover and an outdoor enthusiast. He honorably served in the United States Army. Bob enjoyed traveling and watching sports. He will be missed by all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond Robert Miller, Sr. and Shirley Ann Miller; and sisters, Brenda Johnson and Donna Wisniewski. Bob is survived by his wife, Nora Gustin; siblings, Marlene Long (Jim), Carolyn Miller, Daryl Miller, Cheryl Miller, Donnie Miller, and Shirley Ann Simpson;...

Beloved brother and uncle, David Alan Parker, age 66, passed away on Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at his home in Livonia, Michigan, due to Covid-19 related pulmonary embolism. Cremation has taken place. The family looks forward to celebrating David's life, but no services are planned at this time. David was born in Gladwin, Michigan, on September 15, 1955, the son of Clarence David and E. Vauneece (Chatterton) Parker. He graduated from the Gladwin Rural Agricultural Schools in 1973. In 1978, he graduated from Michigan Technological University with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering. While working, he continued his education at Wayne State University, graduating in 1993...

David Labron Yell, age 74, of Cheboygan, MI, passed away Monday morning, November 15, 2021, in his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was a former resident of Lapeer, MI, for 47 years. As a young boy, he resided at Bonnie Oaks School, Home for Children, in Chattanooga, TN. David was drafted into the United States Army in 1966. During this time, he served his country in Vietnam during the Tet Offensive, with the 218th MP Company. He worked for the Ford Motor Company for 37 years, starting as a production lineman, and was later promoted to supervisor, in 1972. David was a Christian with unwavering faith in God. He was known as "Papa Dave" to many friends and family. He loved this...

Catherine R. (Turow) Long, 70, born Nov. 2, 1950, passed away Oct. 31, 2021. Survived by loving husband of 52 years, Joe Long, sons Danny (Trina) Long, Dennis (Jill) Long, daughter Devon (Dustin) Travis, grandchildren MJ (Yavonna), Rachael (Jordan), Morgan (Seth), Baily (Cody), Terry (Elizabeth), Taylor, Robert, Erin, Macey, and Kendall, 16 great grandchildren, along with many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Cathie was preceded in death by her parents Robert Turow and Jane Bangert, brother Lynn Turow, daughter-in-law, and one granddaughter. Visitation at Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Home in West Branch will begin on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. ...

LANCASTER, SC ~ Mr. Daniel Lee Bohnett, age 67, passed away Monday, October 25, 2021, at his home after a long illness. He was born October 24, 1954, in St. Johns, Michigan, a son of Mary Fralick Bohnett and the late Burton Bohnett and was the husband of Sheila Gormley Bohnett. Dan enjoyed his pontoon, fishing, golfing, hunting, talking to everyone, and taking Bella (his fur baby) for her nightly golf cart ride. He loved to fix things. Give him anything broken, and he could fix it, often like "Tim the Toolman Taylor" but he fixed it. Dan retired from the Michigan State Police as a Detective Lieutenant after 26 years of service. He loved the home he shared with Sheila here in the...

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...