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Caralene G. Preston

Caralene G. Preston

Female 1931 - 2019  (88 years)Deceased

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  • Name Caralene G. Preston  [1
    Birth 17 Jun 1931  Three Rivers,St. Joseph,Michigan,United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Gender Female 
    Death 24 Aug 2019  Constantine,St. Joseph,Michigan,United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Obituary 27 Aug 2019  Constantine,St. Joseph,Michigan,United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Eley Funeral Homes, Inc. 
    • Eley Funeral Homes, Inc.



      Caralene G. Skelton
      ( June 17, 1931 - August 24, 2019 )

      Caralene G. (Preston) Skelton, 88 of Constantine, passedaway August 24, 2019 at her home.   Caralene was born in Three Rivers on June 17, 1931, adaughter of Harold and Edith (Clark) Preston.  Sheattended Three Rivers High School.    OnOctober 24, 1948, she married Thomas Arthur Skelton, Sr. inThree Rivers; he preceded her in death on April 1, 1998.

      Caralene worked in food service at Constantine PublicSchools for 29 years before retiring.  She alsopreviously worked at Camp Wakeshma in food service and atthe old Constantine Bakery and Grocery Stores.  Sheloved to crochet, sew, and do crafts.  She was amember of the Constantine Historical Society, Grandmother'sClub of Three Rivers, and the Messiah Lutheran Church cardclub.  Caralene attended First Congregational ChurchUnited Church of Christ in Constantine.  Mostimportantly, she adored time spent with her grandchildrenand great grandchildren.

      She is survived by her sons Thomas (Brenda) Skelton, Jr.and Mikeal (Marcia) Skelton, both of Constantine, andgrandchildren Malinda (Doug) Bell and their children Jacob,Benjamin, and Alexander of Constantine, Andrew (Jessica)Skelton and their children Annabelle, Erin, Katherine, andMikeal of Brighton, and Patrick (Toni) Skelton and theirson David of Gobles.  Also surviving are brother Leroy(Peg) Preston of Constantine, half sisters Suzanna Echolaand Kathy Bergakker, and several nieces and nephews.

      She was preceded in death by her parents Harold Preston andEdith Nichols, husband, granddaughters Andrea and ErinMaxine, great grandsons Sean and Maxwell, sister LouiseLawson, and several half siblings.

      Relatives and friends will be received Wednesday 4-7 atEley Funeral Home, Constantine.  Funeral services willbe held Thursday at 10AM at the Funeral Home with PastorMarilyn Schlimgen officiating.  Interment will followin Constantine Cemetery.  Memorial contributions canbe given to St. Joseph County Victim Services.  Online messages can be left for the family atwww.eleyfuneralhomes.com.
    Burial 28 Aug 2019  Constantine Township Cemetery,Constantine,St. Joseph,Michigan,United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Headstones Submit Headstone Photo Submit Headstone Photo 
    Person ID I7144  Rgstrong Family genes. | Descendants of Samuel Halladay, 1680-1741, Descendants of Ebenezer Pratt, I7152 and Noah Halladay, I8837, Descendants of John Skelton, 1793-1877, Descendants of William Steare, -1720, Descendants of Roger Stevens II, 1730-1808
    Last Modified 27 Aug 2019 

    Father Harold Preston   d. Yes, date unknown 
    Mother Edith Clark   d. Yes, date unknown 
    Family ID F9339  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family AncestorsThomas Arthur Skelton, Sr.,   b. 11 Mar 1929, Constantine,St. Joseph,Michigan,United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1 Apr 1998, Three Rivers,St. Joseph,Michigan,United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 69 years) 
    Marriage 24 Oct 1948  Three Rivers,St. Joseph,Michigan,United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
    Married1. Thomas Arthur Skelton, Jr.
    Married2. Mikeal Skelton
    Family ID F851  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 23 Mar 2006 

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    Link to Google MapsBirth - 17 Jun 1931 - Three Rivers,St. Joseph,Michigan,United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 24 Oct 1948 - Three Rivers,St. Joseph,Michigan,United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 24 Aug 2019 - Constantine,St. Joseph,Michigan,United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsObituary - Eley Funeral Homes, Inc. - 27 Aug 2019 - Constantine,St. Joseph,Michigan,United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - 28 Aug 2019 - Constantine Township Cemetery,Constantine,St. Joseph,Michigan,United States Link to Google Earth
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  • Sources 
    1. [S1143] Eley Funeral Homes, Inc, "Obituaries," database, Funeral Home Website by Batesville,Inc., Eley Funeral Homes, Inc , ((https://www.meaningfulfunerals.net)), 27 Aug 2019, accessed 27 Aug 2019), entry for Caralene G. Skelton, (June17, 1931 - August 24, 2019; citing Eley Funeral Homesonline obituary. (Reliability: 3).
      https://www.eleyfuneralhomes.com/obituary/caralene-skelton