Obituaries
Jackleen Hill
Jackleen Ann Hill of Colorado Springs, Colo. passed away peacefully on April 7, 2022, with her loving children by her side. She was born in Hastings, MI on April 17, 1945, to Howard and Serena Goodenough.
Jackie graduated from Vermontville High School in 1963 and entered Central Michigan University in the fall majoring in physical education.
In 1966 she married Ray Hill. The Hills loved coaching their three children at their softball games and never missed a game. Jackie owned Mountain Shadows Restaurant from 1984-1994. She then moved to Michigan for five years to help her sister with her Adult Foster Care Home in Bellevue.
In 1999 she moved back to Colorado and purchased a home with her daughter Tara. Jackie worked at Long’s Drug Store (photo Dept) from 1999 – 2006. She then worked a short time at Walgreens and then onto Costco where she worked from Feb 2008 – Oct 2014 when she retired.
Jackie loved Football and never missed a game. Especially her Denver Broncos.
She enjoyed visiting nursing homes and singing with a church group for a short time. She loved collecting angels and had thousands of them.
Jackie was a fun-loving mom, grandma, sister, sister-in-law, aunt, great aunt, and friend to all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brothers, Louis and Larry Goodenough, sister and brother-in-law Gwenith and John Lewis, and nephew Jeff Rick.
Surviving are her children Wade and Mitzi Hill, daughter Tara Hill and Fiancee Michael, and Chad and Magen Hill, Grandchildren Sierra, Summer, Tyler, Tanner, Naya, Kayahni, and step grandchildren. Her sister and brother-in-law Helen and Bill Swiger, Sister-in-law Betty Goodenough and many nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place.
She will be laid to rest in her beautiful angel flower garden designed by Tara and Michael. She will be forever missed by her loving family.
Mary Remington
Mary Louise Remington, 101, of Charlotte, died peacefully on Saturday, May 14, 2022, in Charlotte. Mary was born November 9, 1920, in West Hickory, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Fortunato and Bertha (Gertsch) Caligiuri. She graduated from Hickory Township High School in Endeavor, PA, in 1938 before completing cosmetology school at Wil-Mar School of Cosmetology. She lived in West Hickory, PA, just across the Hickory Bridge, along the beautiful Allegheny River. She owned and operated Mary’s Beauty Shop for 50 years while also dedicating many hours to the Caligiuri family “Silver Star” restaurant. Mary was proud to be the first woman to serve as Township Supervisor in Harmony Township, also serving as Treasurer during her 35 years before retirement in 2008. Mary was a charter member of the Forest County Historical Society in Tionesta, PA; active in the American Legion Auxiliary Bowser Post 720 in Knox, PA; and served as the Democratic Party Representative for Forest County, PA. She attended the West Hickory United Methodist Church, and later the Brookfield United Methodist Church when she moved to Michigan in 2008.
Mary is survived by her daughters, Flora (Ronald) Hannold of Charlotte and Paula Pifer of Charlotte; sons, Thomas (Beverly) Remington of Maggie Valley, NC, and Forton (Dee) Remington of Pittsburgh, PA; 10 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and 12 great-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her infant daughter; sisters, Pauline Norton, Evelyn Murphy, Viola Bowser; and brother, Fred Caligiuri.
Friends are encouraged to support Mary’s family by attending services or sharing memories on her Tribute Page at www.prayfuneral.com. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 22, 2022, at Pray Funeral Home with her great-grandson, Pastor Jacob Forquer officiating. Visitation will be from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 21, 2022, and one hour prior to the service on Sunday, from Noon to 1:00 p.m. Interment will take place at a later date in Knox Union Cemetery in Knox, PA. The funeral will be webcast so you may watch it from any computer, smartphone, or mobile device that has internet access. Go to www.prayfuneral.com, click on Mary’s tribute, then click on Photos and Videos from your computer (or Media from your smart phone). If desired, the family suggests memorial contributions to the Healing and Healthcare Foundation (the foundation of Eaton County Health and Rehabilitation Services). The family is in the care of Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.
Dorene Stanton
Dorene Adeline Stanton, age 87, of Charlotte, passed away Thursday, May 12, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born February 14, 1935, in Potterville, the daughter of Omer and Doris (Mulhollan) Carey. Dorene proudly served as the second female Mayor of Charlotte High School in 1952-1953. Here she also served as the Student Council President. On June 26, 1954, she married Harry F. Stanton at the First Congregational Church of Charlotte. Dorene was an avid golfer and member of the Charlotte Country Club for over 40 years. She had 3 hole-in-ones over the years. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Family was of the utmost importance to her. Both she and Harry always came home from Florida at Christmas time to be sure they were all together as a family. Dorene drove school bus for Charlotte Public Schools for nearly 37 years. She had the privilege of driving multiple generations of families here in town.
Dorene is survived by her husband of 67 years, Harry; daughter, Diane (Steven) Sowle of Charlotte; son, Chris (Cindy) Stanton of Charlotte; 7 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren, plus one more on the way; twin brother, Dean Carey; brother, Duane (Carolyn) Carey; and sister, Adeline Bridges; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents and three sisters, Sue, Patricia, and Fonda.
In keeping with Dorene’s wishes, cremation has taken place and a celebration of her life will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Dorene’s memory to the charity of your choosing.
To view Dorene’s obituary online or to leave a condolence for the family please visit www.burkhead-green-kilgo.com
The family is being served by the Burkhead-Green-Kilgo Funeral Home.
Calvin Richards
The family of Calvin Richards will be holding a memorial service at 11:00 on May 20, 2022, to celebrate his life. This graveside service will take place at Perry Cemetery, 2202 Stevens Highway, Charlotte, MI. Cal passed away on January 19, 2022, at the age of 94. He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Mildred, who will also be interred at this time.
Cal is survived by his son, Bill (Marilyn) Richards of DeWitt; daughters, Kathy (Tim Miank) Richards, and Barb Alexander of Lansing; stepson, Jim (Jan) Squires of Florida; step-daughters, Joan Hyatt of Charlotte, and Jackie Williams Kasten of Eaton Rapids; 13 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren and several great-great grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by his parents; sister, Roberta Mead; brother, Ralph Richards.
Those desiring may make memorial contributions to the Jean Bradford Kline Senior Center in Eaton Rapids where he spent many happy hours. Arrangements were entrusted to the Mills Funeral Home, Shelly-Odell Chapel. To read the full obituary, please visit www.millsfuneral.com.
Robert Wayne Clough
Robert Wayne Clough of Eaton Rapids, MI passed away on Monday, May 9, 2022, at the age of 90. Bob was born on September 6, 1931 in Eaton Rapids, the son of Arthur and Gertrude (Cazier) Clough. Bob was raised in Eaton Rapids where he graduated class of 1949. He proudly served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict where he reached the rank of Sargent. Bob received special training as a Horologist and worked as a watch maker running Clough Jewelers in Eaton Rapids, and later working at Fox Jewelers. He later worked for Eaton Stamping in Eaton Rapids as a buyer and retired in 1994. He was a longtime member of the First United Methodist Church in Eaton Rapids, a member of the Jaycees and the Free Masons. Bob was an avid golfer and played in a league at Bonnie View for many years. He was best known for his easy-going attitude, positive outlook, quick wit, and generosity towards others.
Bob is preceded in death by his parents, first wife, Charlotte Clough; second wife, Shari Clough; daughter, Nancy Fleck and stepchildren, Elaine Mock and Edwin Gemalsky.
Surviving are his children, David (Jodi) Clough; Sue (Jeff) Grunewald; sons-in-law, Jim Mock, Terry Fleck; daughter-in-law, Becky (Mark) Johnson; grandchildren, Jonathan (Amber) Mock, Meghann (Jeremy) Barnett, Kasey (Sean Sprouse) Gemalsky, Nicholas Grunewald, Jacob Grunewald; great grandchildren, Riley, Emmet and Reese Barnett, Anya, Aria and Mila Mock and Sean Sprouse, Jr.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 14, 2022, at Skinner Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids Chapel, with visitation starting at 10:00 a.m. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to Saved by Zade, The Alzheimer’s Foundation or the American Cancer Society in memory of Bob. To share memories or leave condolences, please visit www.SkinnerFuneralHomes.com.