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John Skittenhelm Obituary

Skittenhelm, John Gottfried Chelsea, Michigan Age 85, died Thursday, June 25, 2015 at his home with his family at his side. He was born January 30, 1930 in Grass Lake, Michigan, the son of Walter J. & Norma Mary (Sluyter) Schittenhelm. John was a heavy equipment operator at Chrysler Proving Grounds, and was a member of UAW Local 1284. He served in the US Army during the Korean War, stationed in Germany. John loved to hunt and fish, and he especially enjoyed time with his grandchildren. On June 11, 1952, he married Ramona Cole in Toledo, OH, and she survives. Other survivors include 3 children, Thomas (Ronda) Skittenhelm of Gregory, Julie Day of Chelsea, Susan (William) Callaway of Manchester; 6 grandchildren, Kelsey & Kendra Skittenhelm, Amy (Scott) Yaede, Cara (Brian) Callaway-Lucier, Matthew Callaway, Ian (Katie) Callaway; 1 sister, Mary (Robert) Bauer; and several nieces & nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a sister, Ruth (Leroy) Bristle. The family will receive friends at Cole Funeral Chapel Wednesday, July 1, from 2-4 & 6-9 pm. A private memorial service will be held. Burial will be at Oak Grove East Cemetery, Chelsea.Memorial contributions may be made to U of M Melanoma Research or Arbor Hospice.

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Published by Ann Arbor News from Jun. 26 to Jun. 28, 2015.

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Gail Bauer

July 1, 2015

Mona and Family,

I have so many wonderful memories of our families many hours spent together as we raised our children. Never to be forgotten as we miss John and Norm.

Gail

Bella Beth Evans

June 30, 2015

Love and hugs to all of you.

Cheryl/Dave Spaulding

June 30, 2015

To the entire Skittenhelm Family,
John was a very sweet man. Thru out the years I saw him many times with the Padgham family, or Skittenhelm gatherings. I never saw him without a smile. He had a smile just the week before when we saw him. May all the great memories become treasures. Bless you all.

Earl & Nancy Hughes

June 30, 2015

Ramona, Tom, Julie & Susan: Our heartfelt sympathies are with you as you mourn John's passing. He was such a sweet man. May God be with you all and comfort you at this time.

Jerry Meredith

June 30, 2015

Tom,
Reading through the comments here, your father sure sounds like a terrific guy. I'm sorry for your loss.
- Jerry

Alfretta Grieb

June 29, 2015

Tom and family: So sorry to hear of your fathers passing but know he is no longer suffering. Its not easy losing a parent. Just know he is in a better place and will now be watching out for you and your family. Time will lessen the sorrow at your loss but you will always have the memories you made together and know that you were loved by your dad. Prayers for you and your family at this difficult time.

Larry & Gail

June 29, 2015

Dear family, We are so sorry to learn of John's death. We wish that we could be with you. We love all of you so much!

Joe and Marilyn Kramer

June 29, 2015

Tom I'm so sorry to about your dad. We are thinking of you.

Linda doolittle

June 28, 2015

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I enjoyed talking to him when you both came to the reichert building. I was at the front desk on the 6th floor. My prayers are with you at this time .

Ralph and DeAnna (Schittenhelm) Lowe

June 27, 2015

Mona, Tom, Julie,Susan and families, we are so sorry for your loss. Johnny was a wonderful person and a great cousin. Prayers to all.

June 27, 2015

Mona, Tom, Julie, and Sue,
We are so sorry to hear of Johns' passing. You are in our prayers.


Carol and Bob Higgins

June 27, 2015

Mona, Tom, Julie, and Sue,
We were so sorry to hear that John has passed away. You are in our prayers.

Lee Ferguson

June 27, 2015

Tom, so sorry to hear about the loss of your father.

Linda Sayers

June 27, 2015

Romona, Tom, Ronda, and family,
My thoughts and prayers go out to you in this time.

Linda Sayers

Charley and Barbara Fredette

June 26, 2015

Mona, Tom, Julie and Sue,

We are so very sorry for your loss. John was a wonderful and kind man who always had a smile on his face and a kind word to say. He will be greatly missed.

Charley and Barbara Fredette

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