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2015
Dolores "Dolly" E. Skinner, 85, of Union passed away Friday, December 4, 2015.
Dolly was born September 19, 1930 in Union to Herman and Alma (Dittbenner) Albrecht. She married Leslie "Les" Skinner on May 6, 1950 in Union.
Dolly was a lifelong member of St. John's United Church of Christ and Women's Circle. She was very active in her church and enjoyed participating in the many functions held there. Dolly was a member of the American Legion Henry F. Miller Post No. 482 Women's Auxiliary in Union and marched in many Memorial Day parades over the years as well as participated on various other committees.
Dolly was the neighborhood Avon lady for over 30 years. Together Les and Dolly co-owned and operated Skinner Amusements, a family-owned business in operation for 100 years. Dolly enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, shopping, gardening, baking, playing Bingo, Lotto scratch off cards, and capturing all the special moments in her life by taking many pictures.
She is survived by her son, Kevin (Diane) Skinner; her grandchildren, Jamie, Jeff, Jim, Joe, John and Jenny; her great-grandchildren, Devin, Kaylee, Brynne, Miles, Maddie, and Joshua; her many nieces, nephews, cousins, sisters-in-law, and friends who will miss her greatly.
She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, her brother, Wallace; her sister, Beverly; niece, nephews, and several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.
The visitation will be from 9am to 1pm on Tuesday, December 8, at St. Johns United Church of Christ, 17824 Jefferson St., Union. The service will be at 1pm.
Interment will be in Union Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the church.
Arrangements entrusted to Marengo-Union Funeral Home. For information call 815-568-8131. Online condolences may be made at www.marengo-unionfuneralhome.com.
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January 24, 2016
Dale Brandt
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
January 24, 2016
Brandt Dale
Kevin,
I'm sorry for your loss. Your mom was a kind and giving lady.I Cherish my memory's working for your family and the friendship we created.
God Bless
Dale Brandt
December 9, 2015
Kevin, sorry to hear about your loss. Be strong.
Dennis O'Holleran
December 9, 2015
Richard Bailey
Very sorry to hear of Dolly's passing. I worked for Les "way back" in 1964-65 as a high school kid setting up and tearing down rides, also ran the Tilt-A-Whirl. Had a lot of fun working with all the family at the carnival. My brother Bill married Marilyn Skinner.
My condolences to the family.
December 8, 2015
Sue Sosa
Dolly was my avon lady for almost 30 years,she was a very special lady and I have missed seeing her the last few years.
December 8, 2015
Steve & Adele Weskerna
Dolly was always a devoted and hard-working Christian. Her church family was very important to her throughout her life as evidenced by her dedication and willingness to always help. One lasting memory that we will remember her fondly for was when our two oldest daughters were very young. We used to take them to all the local carnivals and fairs. Dolly was always present at these events, and it was common to run into her. She never hesitated to reach into her purse and pull out a string of carnival ride tickets to the delight of our girls. Dolly will be sorely missed by our church family, but we know she is now with God. Rest in peace Dolly.
December 8, 2015
Laura Heinberg
Our life is better to have had you part of our lives. What fun you are and a sweet lady. Peace be with you and your family.
Heinbergs
December 8, 2015
Robert Woyach
Kevin,
You Mom will truly be missed; she was a great lady and a true giver of all she had. I have told Mom, but we never know if she actually remember.
December 6, 2015
Tim Gibbs
Our thoughts, prayers and love to the whole family. Dolly will never be forgotten.
Tim,Christine,and Nathan Gibbs Tim
December 6, 2015
Jody Fiala
My thoughts and prayers for the family.such a sweet lady.she will be missed.
December 6, 2015
Tammie Jude-Reiche
My thoughts and prayers are with Kevin and the entire family. Kevin I'm sorry I won't be able to pay my respects I now live in North Carolina. I loved Miss Dolly her smile and laugh will be missed, she was a beautiful lady inside and out.God Bless Tammie Jude-Reiche
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