Dr. R. Michael Stone D.M.D.

Dr. R. Michael Stone, D.M.D., was born August 27th, 1953, and passed away November 17th, 2022, at age 69, after his long and courageous fight with cancer. Preceded in death by his beloved son Christopher Stone. He was born in Alton, Illinois, and raised with his loving siblings Pat, Kathy, Danny, John, Tommy, Jimmy, and Sara, by his mother Betsy (Allen) Stone and father, the late Roy Stone. He graduated from Marquette High School in 1972, after which he attended Bloomington Normal University. During this time he worked in the restaurant industry, and owned his own painting company. He then went to Southern Illinois Univeristy where he finished his bachelors degree. While playing rugby there, he met his wife, Sue Ann Kalaskie. They went on to make recipes together, even creating thier own salad dressing for a restaurant he was overseeing at the time. Mike and Sue Ann were married May 20, 1978. He went on to Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine from 1980 to 1984, and University of Nebraska Medical Center from 1984 to 1986 where he recieved his degree in endodontics. This began his passionate 32 plus year career as an endodontist. After a brief time in Syracuse, New York he moved to Cleveland, Ohio with his wife Sue Ann, and their four children Michael, Andrew, Christina, and Christopher. Dr. Stone was committed to excellence in his work, field, and practice. He loved music, and summer concerts at Blossom Music Center and Cain Park, and Plays at the Cleveland Play House. He loved the outdoors and camping, but most of all he loved spending time with his family, as well as his colleagues, friends and employees. He was such a compassionate, dedicated, hardworking, kind hearted and giving man. There is not one thing he wouldn't have done for his children, wife, family or loved ones. His humor and love will be so missed. Beloved husband of SueAnn. Devoted father of Michael (Andrea), Andrew, and Christina, and Christopher. Loving grandfather of Tristan, Aiden, and Kaylee. He was loved beyond words and will be missed beyond measure. He was truly one of a kind. We love you so much and always will.

Family will receive friends to pay tribute to and celebrate the life of Dr. R. Michael at DEJOHN-FLYNN MYLOTT FUNERAL HOME, 4600 MAYFIELD ROAD SOUTH EUCLID, OHIO 44121 (just east of Green Road) Monday November 28, 2022 from 4:00-8:00P.M. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday November 29, 2022, 10:00 A.M. St. Francis of Assisi Church, 6850 Mayfield Road, Gates Mills, OH 44040. (PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH). Interment in Godfrey, IL. In lieu of flowers, family requests donations be made to the Dr. R. Michael Stone Memorial  in care of LoPresti Funeral Home.  Please call  LOPRESTI FUNERAL HOME (440) 473-6299 to make your donation.

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