WEBJun 18, 2022. KENTON, Mich. — Chester William “Ches” Johnson, 78, of Kenton, died of a broken heart on Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at his home. Ches was born on Aug. 13, 1943, in Stambaugh, a son of the late Eric Chester and Ruth Josephine (Seirra) Johnson. He attended Ewen High School and graduated in 1962.