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▰ Gary A Skeeters

Died August 01, … More Information
Gary A Skeeters, born August 25, 1941 passed away peacefully August 1, 2016 in Springfield, Illinois. Gary was 74. Tags: #Suzanne
Obituary: Gary was born on 25, 1941 and passed away on , 1, 2016. Gary was a resident of Springfield, Illinois at the time of passing. Gary was married to Suzanne.

▰ Robert Louis Skeet

Died May 17, … More Information
Robert Louis Skeet, born August 25, 1950 peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord May 17, 2017 in Illinois. Robert was 66.

▰ Marion B (Shields) Skeet

Died August 12, … More Information
Marion B (Shields) Skeet, of Wheeling, Illinois, joined the Lord August 12, 2006. Marion was 81.
Obituary published: August 13, 2006 in "Des Plaines DH"

▰ Lawrence W Skeet

Died March 19, … More Information
Lawrence W Skeet, of Des Plaines, Illinois, died on March 19, 2005. Lawrence was 82.
Obituary published: March 20, 2005 in "Des Plaines DH"

▰ Walter C Skees

Died April 25, … More Information
Walter C Skees, 95, of Metropolis, Illinois departed this life April 25, 2004.
Obituary published: April 26, 2004 in "Paducah S (KY)"

▰ Walter C Skees

Died April 24, … More Information
Walter C Skees, age 95 of Metropolis, Illinois, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord April 24, 2004.
Obituary published: April 25, 2004 in "Paducah S (KY)"

▰ Verla M (Sharp) [Smith] Skees

Died February 15, … More Information
Verla M (Sharp) [Smith] Skees, 81, went to be with the Lord on February 15, 2010 in Monmouth, Illinois.
Obituary published: February 16, 2010 in "Hawk Eye (IA)"

▰ Mary M (Bader) [Dix] Skees

Died July 01, … More Information
Mary M (Bader) [Dix] Skees, of Galesburg, Illinois, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before she July 1, 2004. Mary was 83.
Obituary published: July 02, 2004 in "Hawk Eye (IA)"

▰ Gerald Walter Skees

Died December 10, … More Information
Gerald Walter Skees, born December 1, 1936 entered Heaven's gates on December 10, 2016 in Metropolis, Illinois. Gerald was 80.

▰ Charles L Skees

Died January 13, … More Information
Charles L Skees, age 75 of Galesburg, Illinois, passed away peacefully January 13, 2007.
Obituary published: January 14, 2007 in "Hawk Eye (IA)"

▰ Mildred M (Schroeder) Skeens

Died March 05, … More Information
Mildred M (Schroeder) Skeens, of Virden, Illinois, joined the Lord March 5, 2003. Mildred was 87.
Obituary published: March 06, 2003 in "RochesterTimes"

▰ Mildred M (Schroeder) Skeens

Died February 26, … More Information
Mildred M (Schroeder) Skeens, of Virden, Illinois, gained her wings on February 26, 2003. Mildred was 87.
Obituary published: February 27, 2003 in "State J-R"

▰ Leann Skeens

Died October 25, … More Information
Leann Skeens, born November 20, 1960 departed this life Sunday October 25, 2016 in Glendale Heights, Illinois. Leann was 55. Tags: #Prisinghar #Allison #Iowa #Calamus #German #Martina #Lutheran #Greene #Pastor #Wartburg #Waverly #Christian #Elementary #Riverside #Camp #Story #John #Leann #Faith #Ankeny #Reading #Masters #English #Switzerland #Carl #Meyrin #Geneva #American #Houston #Rice #Sarah #Matthew #Galveston #Jewish #Warrenville #Fermilab #Glendale #Family #Church #Hearing #Bio-logic #Natus #School #Elisabeth #Library #Dominican #Lombard #Youth #Lisle #Program #Director #Roselle #This #Reader #Johns #Tara #Erin #Rafael #Anela #Lisa #Norma #Broomfield #Colorado #Lorraine #Mark #Urbandale #Lowell #Hohensee #Henry #Reka #Milton #Marie #Gift #Team #Fund #Bloomingdale #Heights #Illinois #Outreach #Missouri #Global #Disaster #Effect #Next
Obituary: Leann S. Skeens

20, 1960 - 25, 2016
Leann was born 20, 1960, the first child of Lowell (Bud) and Norma Hohensee in Maquoketa, Iowa. She attended elementary schools in Prisinghar and Allison, Iowa. Leann went on to her high school years in Calamus, Iowa, graduating in 1979. She participated in many Calamus high school musicals and played in the band. During those years she worked as a lifeguard and swimming instructor. She enjoyed water skiing and traveling on vacations with her family. It was a unique and enjoyable experience for her to have a German exchange student, Martina Girth, live with the family for her junior year.

Leann confirmed her faith in of 1976 at St. Johns Lutheran Church rural Greene, Iowa, with her father, Pastor Hohensee officiating. She had been active in school and church during all of her childhood. She attended classes preparing for her confirmation day. She continued her walk of faith by participating in high school church youth activities.

Leann attended Wartburg in Waverly, IA studying to be an elementary teacher. She graduated with honors with a BA in Christian, preschool and Elementary Education. During her college summer breaks she enjoyed being a camp counselor at Riverside Bible Camp in Story City, IA. Also during college years she met, dated, and became engaged to John Skeens.

her college years Leann married John Skeens on 23, 1983 at Faith Lutheran in Calamus, Iowa. moved to Ankeny, IA where she taught 7th grade Reading while John worked on his PhD. At the same time Leann worked on her Masters in English from Iowa State which she completed in 1989. Leann and John moved to Switzerland where John finished his research while Leann took time off to have their first child, Carl in 1988. While living in Meyrin by Geneva they went on weekend outings to downtown Geneva where they enjoyed the sights, beautiful parks and watched the American tourists go by. attended an old small lutheran church in the old town of Geneva on s.
Leann and her family moved to Houston, TX in 1990 where they settled while John worked on research at Rice U. welcomed their second child, Sarah in 1991. Leann and John were both in the choir at St Matthew Lutheran church in Houston. also enjoyed going to the beach in Galveston and also the Houston zoo and parks. used to take Carl to ride the train at the park after church on s. While in Houston, Leann also took a job working as a half time teacher at a Jewish grade school.

In 1992, they moved to Warrenville, IL. Leann worked to take care of Carl and Sarah while John worked at Fermilab for Rice U. In 1993, Leann and her family moved to Glendale Heights where she became a pillar in her church community at Family in Faith Christian (FIF) Church. John took a job working on Hearing products at Bio-logic systems (now Natus Medical.) Leann worked at home to raise the growing family. Leann was a founding member of the FIF church and in the beginning was the church council secretary. Through the years at Family in Faith she has been a song leader in the church worship team band, taught School classes, served with ABBA preschool, led and participated in bible studies and participated in the prayer teams. She especially enjoyed doing special music on several occasions with her husband John at various services.

In 1997, Leann and John welcomed their third child Elisabeth (Lisa). At the same time Leann went back to school and attained her Masters of Library Sciences from Dominican University in 1999. She worked part-time at the Lombard Public Library in the Youth Services. Leann then took on a full-time position at the Lisle Public Library as the Program Coordinator in Youth Services. several years at Lisle, she then took on a position working as the Youth Services Director/Manager at the Roselle Public Library. Leann loved working with children encouraging them to read books! This was her main aim, to get kids to read. Some of her favorite library work was planning the programs, managing portions of the book collections, book discussions, community outreach, storytimes and facilitating the library Reader Theater Program.

Leann was an avid reader; she read adult, history, romance, documentaries, childrens fiction, she read everything. She enjoyed time with her and Johns extended families and their own children. Later in life she also enjoyed time with her childrens spouses and especially her grandchildren. Leann loved celebrating holidays at her house. She also loved her pets, walking her dogs and lounging with her cat. Leann loved music especially singing hymns and praise music and song leading at church.

Leann is survived by her husband John, and their 3 children and family. These are son Carl and wife Tara with granddaughter Erin, daughter Sarah and husband Rafael with granddaughter Anela, and daughter Lisa (Elisabeth).

She is also survived by her extended family, mother Norma of DeWitt, Iowa, her brother Jay L. Hohensee (wife Kim) of Broomfield, Colorado, her sister Lorraine Mataya (husband Mark) of Urbandale, Iowa, and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Those preceding her in death were her father Lowell (Bud) Hohensee and her grandparents Henry and Reka Peters and Milton and Marie Hohensee.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to one of the following charities.

-A Family in Faith Christian Church Memorial Gift Fund:

FIF Church Music Team Equipment Fund
Family In Faith Christian Church
1480 Bloomingdale Road
Glendale Heights, Illinois 60139

-Life Outreach International: https://lifetoday.org/outreaches/

-Christmas shoes for children: https://lifetoday.org/outreaches/christmas-shoe-project/

-Support digging wells: http://lifetoday.org/outreaches/water-for-life/

- Lutheran Church Missouri Synod Global Mission Fund: https://www.lcms.org/globalmissionfund

- Lutheran Church Missouri Synod Disaster Relief Fund: https://www.lcms.org/disaster

-Shedd aquarium: http://www.sheddaquarium.org/

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▰ Leann Skeens

Died October 25, … More Information
Leann Skeens, born November 20, 1960 passed away peacefully October 25, 2016 in Lisle, Illinois. Leann was 55.
Family members and close friends: , Norine Blackstad, Karla Kemerling, Uma Nori, Joanne Hill, Sue Leary, Rob Innes, Larry And Elise Bock, Karen Cucchi, Debbie Rohde

▰ Gregpry P Skeens

Died October 27, … More Information
Gregpry P Skeens, age 35 of Chicago, Illinois, entered Heaven's gates on October 27, 1998.
Obituary published: October 28, 1998 in "Roanoke Times (VA)"

▰ Charles A Skeens

Died November 12, … More Information
Charles A Skeens, born February 12, 1949 died November 12, 2014 in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Charles was 65. Tags: #Chicago #Arlington #Hyde #Drake #Navy #Andrew #Belen #Rachel #William #Ellen #Skeens #Grant #Libertyville #Linda #Foster #Susan #Shoemaker #Asheville #Betsy #Camarillo #Robert #Edith #Chapel #First #Church #Wounded #Project #Topeka #Burnett-
Obituary: Charles Arthur Skeens, 65, passed away on , Nov. 12, 2014 at the Captain James A Lovell Federal care in North Chicago. He was born Feb. 12, 1949 in Chicago and had been a resident of Arlington Heights for the past 21 years. Charles was a graduate of Hyde Park HS, Drake University and a US Navy veteran. Surviving are his son Andrew Skeens; step daughters, Belen Tokarski and Rachel Castellanos; brothers, William (Sue Ellen) Skeens and Grant (Lisa) Skeens, both of Libertyville; sisters, Linda (Fred) Foster of St. Paul, MN, Susan (Gary) Shoemaker of Asheville, NC and Betsy (Roger) Skeens Willey of Camarillo, CA. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert S. and Edith Skeens and by his twin brother, Robert N. Skeens. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sat. Nov. 22, 2014 in the Chapel of the First Presbyterian Church, 219 E. Maple, Libertyville. Memorial contributions can be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758540, Topeka, KS 66675. are by the Burnett-Dane in Libertyville. Info: 847-362-3009 or please sign the guest book at www.burnettdane.com.

▰ Walter Skeen

Died January 01, … More Information

▰ Walter Skeen

Died January 01, … More Information

▰ Therna Mae (Boston) Skeen

Died November 17, … More Information
Therna Mae (Boston) Skeen, age 91 of Carlinville, Illinois, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before Therna November 17, 2006.
Obituary published: November 18, 2006 in "State J-R"

▰ Roy Glenn Skeen

Died November 29, … More Information
Roy Glenn Skeen, of Carlinville, Illinois, passed from this world into the next November 29, 2007. Roy was 79.
Obituary published: November 30, 2007 in "State J-R"

▰ Marilyn Joann (Walden) Skeen

Died June 24, … More Information
Marilyn Joann (Walden) Skeen died unexpectedly on June 24, 2000 at the age of 64 in Carlinville, Illinois.
Obituary published: June 25, 2000 in "Springfield J-R"

▰ Margaret M (Doyle) Skeen

Died July 04, … More Information
Margaret M (Doyle) Skeen, 88, of Illinois gained her wings on July 4, 2006.
Obituary published: July 05, 2006 in "Chicago T"

▰ James Skeen

Died May 06, … More Information
James Skeen, of Crystal Lake, Illinois, went to be with the Lord on May 6, 2002. James was 74.
Obituary published: May 07, 2002 in "Northwest Herald"

▰ Everett Skeen

Died March 03, … More Information
Everett Skeen, of Delavan, Illinois, passed from this world into the next March 3, 1998. Everett was 92.
Obituary published: March 04, 1998 in "Daily Register"

▰ Esther (Ferrel) Skeen

Died May 02, … More Information
Esther (Ferrel) Skeen, 91, of Girard, Illinois departed this life May 2, 2002.
Obituary published: May 03, 2002 in "State J-R"

▰ Dorothy L (Gardner) Skeen

Died March 08, … More Information
Dorothy L (Gardner) Skeen, of Aurora, Illinois, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord March 8, 2001. Dorothy was 97.
Obituary published: March 09, 2001 in "The Beacon News"

▰ Dorothy L (Gardner) Skeen

Died March 09, … More Information
Dorothy L (Gardner) Skeen, 97, of Aurora, Illinois, entered the Kingdom of Heaven March 9, 2001.
Obituary published: March 10, 2001 in "The Beacon News"

▰ Dorothy L (Gardner) Skeen

Died March 08, … More Information
Dorothy L (Gardner) Skeen, of Kaneville, Illinois, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord March 8, 2001. Dorothy was 97.
Obituary published: March 09, 2001 in "The Beacon News"

▰ Dorothy L (Gardner) Skeen

Died March 09, … More Information
Dorothy L (Gardner) Skeen, age 97 of Kaneville, Illinois, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord March 9, 2001.
Obituary published: March 10, 2001 in "The Beacon News"

▰ Roxie Skeels

Died August 28, … More Information
Roxie Skeels, age 82 of Illinois, joined the Lord August 28, 2002.
Obituary published: August 29, 2002 in "Doings"

▰ Rose Marie (Rotramel) Skeels

Died October 29, … More Information
Rose Marie (Rotramel) Skeels, age 86 of Champaign, Illinois, passed from this life on October 29, 2010.
Obituary published: October 30, 2010 in "News-Gazette"

▰ Rose Skeels

Died October 28, … More Information
Rose Skeels, of Champaign, Illinois, passed away peacefully October 28, 2010. Rose was 86.
Obituary published: October 29, 2010 in "News-Gazette"

▰ Max Skeels

Died August 15, … More Information
Max Skeels, of Illinois, born in Fayette, Iowa, departed this life Sunday August 15, 2004. Max was 80.
Obituary published: August 16, 2004 in "Northwest Herald"

▰ L Milton Skeels

Died July 24, … More Information
L Milton Skeels, a resident of Bloomington, Illinois for decades, died July 24, 1985 in Bloomington, Illinois at the age of 78.
Obituary published: July 25, 1985 in "State J-R"

▰ Genelle Skeels

Died August 07, … More Information
Genelle Skeels, born October 27, 1925 went into the presence of the Lord on August 7, 2012 in Marengo, Illinois. Genelle was 86.
Family members and close friends: , Susan Dollman

▰ Donald D Skeels

Died August 13, … More Information
Donald D Skeels, age 66 of Springfield, Illinois, entered Heaven's gates on August 13, 2005.
Obituary published: August 14, 2005 in "State J-R"

▰ Winona E (Whiteaker) Skeel

Died June 07, … More Information
Winona E (Whiteaker) Skeel, age 83 of East Moline, Illinois, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord June 7, 1996.
Obituary published: June 08, 1996 in "Quad-City Times (IA)"

▰ Winona E Skeel

Died June 08, … More Information
Winona E Skeel, of East Moline, Illinois, went to be with her Lord and Savior June 8, 1996. Winona was 83.
Obituary published: June 09, 1996 in "Quad-City Times (IA)"

▰ Carole L (Mckeever) Skeel

Died September 27, … More Information
Carole L (Mckeever) Skeel, age 65 of Silvis, Illinois, left herearthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home September 27, 2002.
Obituary published: September 28, 2002 in "Kewanee S-C"

▰ Carole L (Mckeever) Skeel

Died September 28, … More Information
On September 28, 2002, Carole L (Mckeever) Skeel, 65 of Silvis, Illinois passed from this world into the next.
Obituary published: September 29, 2002 in "Quad-City Times (IA)"

▰ Dan Skedine

Died December 17, … More Information
Dan Skedine passed away December 17, 1918 in Chicago, Illinois.
Obituary published: December 18, 1918 in "Cincinnati E/P (OH)"

▰ David W Skeath

Died May 31, … More Information
David W Skeath, born January 31, 1964 left earthly home and passed through the Veil to his Eternal Home May 31, 2015 in Antioch, Illinois. David was 51. Tags: #Linda
Obituary: David was born on 31, 1964 and passed away on , May 31, 2015. David was a resident of Antioch, Illinois at the time of passing. David was married to Linda.

▰ William B Skeates

Died March 12, … More Information
William B Skeates, of Illinois, entered Heaven's gates on March 12, 2018. William was 91.
Obituary published: March 13, 2018 in "Chicago T"

▰ Orrin W Skean

Died August 05, … More Information
Orrin W Skean, age 93 of Prairie City, Illinois, entered the Kingdom of Heaven August 5, 2000.
Obituary published: August 06, 2000 in "Journal Star"

▰ Loretta Skean

Died August 07, … More Information
Loretta Skean passed away August 7, 2015 in Mechanicsburg, Illinois. Tags: #Donald
Obituary: Loretta passed away on , 7, 2015. Loretta was a resident of Mechanicsburg, Illinois at the time of passing. Loretta was married to Donald.

▰ David L Skean

Died July 21, … More Information
David L Skean, a resident of Princeton, Illinois for decades, died July 21, 2000 in Princeton, Illinois at the age of 57.
Obituary published: July 22, 2000 in "Quad-City Times (IA)"

▰ Dena J (Barles) Skeadas

Died November 26, … More Information
Dena J (Barles) Skeadas, age 85 of Illinois, born in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, gained her wings on November 26, 2005.
Obituary published: November 27, 2005 in "State J-R"

▰ Regina E Skawski

Died April 15, … More Information
Regina E Skawski went into the presence of the Lord on April 15, 2006 in Illinois.
Obituary published: April 16, 2006 in "Chicago T"

▰ Regina E Skawski

Died April 18, … More Information
Regina E Skawski, age 83 of Villa Park, Illinois, was anxious to meet her Maker and Master April 18, 2006.
Obituary published: April 19, 2006 in "LombardSpectator"

▰ Regina E Skawski

Died April 15, … More Information
Regina E Skawski, of Illinois, entered eternal life April 15, 2006. Regina was 83.
Obituary published: April 16, 2006 in "Des Plaines DH"
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