Conner Mark Berthold Obituary (1996 - 2014)

Passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2014, at age 18. Born January 1, 1996 to Mark and Tara Berthold in Howell, Michigan. Conner was an exceptional student excelling in science, specifically chemistry. He graduated from Eaton Rapids High School class of 2014. In the summers he worked at Woldumar Nature Center in Lansing where he could share his passion for nature and the outdoors. He was currently attending Lansing Community College taking classes that focused on his interests in science. Conner was preceded in death by his mother, Tara (Heichel) Berthold and his grandfather, Edward Karl Berthold. Surviving are his father, Mark Berthold; step-mother, Alana Berthold; sister, Rebekah Berthold; brother, Timothy Berthold; grandparents, Craig (Kathy) Heichel, Ann Berthold, Mike (Linda) Timmons as well as several other aunts, uncles and cousins. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 21, 2014 at Skinner Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids Chapel. Family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made in Conner's name to the Treatment Advocacy Center, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating barriers to the timely and effective treatment of severe mental illness. For online condolences please visit www.SkinnerFuneralHomes.com