Name: Visitation for Joyce Skoog
Start: 2014-01-29T21:00:00.000Z
End: 2014-01-30T02:00:00.000Z
Location: Adolf Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Ltd.

Joyce E. Skoog, 73, of Hinsdale, IL. At rest Saturday January 25, 2013. She was born to the late Albert and Florence Anicich, Feb. 21, 1940, in Chicago, IL. Joyce graduated from Bowen High School in 1957. She married Roy A. Skoog and they celebrated their 54th anniversary last Spring. Joyce received her master's degree in adult education from the University of Illinois and holds a BA degree in communications and management from DePaul University. After having held senior management positions in fund development, community relations, communications, and continuing education, Joyce retired in 2002 as S.V.P. of Institutional Advancement of the Aspen Institute. She previously worked for Arthur Andersen, United Way, the University of Illinois at Chicago, and the College of DuPage. Joyce served the Village of Hinsdale for 20 years holding positions on the Planning Commission, as a Trustee on the Village Board, Chair of the Fire & Police Commission, Chair of the Zoning Board of Appeals and as the first woman President of the Village. She served on several other boards and civic groups in greater Chicago and in 2002, was awarded the Studs Terkel Humanities Service Award from the Illinois Humanities Council for her contributions. Recently, Joyce served on the Executive Committee of the Ounce of Prevention Fund Board of Directors and was Board Chair from 2005-2008. The Ounce of Prevention Fund is a non-profit doing innovative work in early childhood development. She was also a Trustee for the Chicago Theological Seminary a school committed to cultivating leaders for the next generation of ministry. Joyce was active in education, mission outreach, and development at the Union Church of Hinsdale where she was a member of the Executive Council. She has previously served as Chair of Trustees and Moderator of the Church. Joyce's commitment to lifelong learning is evident in her completion last spring of a four-year Asian Studies program at the Graham School of the University of Chicago. She was currently enrolled in the Basic Program which explores our Western culture. Joyce is survived by four children: Cheryl and her husband Peter A. Tague of Bronxville, NY; Linda and her husband Jeffrey G. Sluman of Hinsdale; Bradley A. Skoog of Downers Grove; Melissa and her husband John Christopher Dunagan of Chicago. She is also survived by four grandchildren: William Tague, Katie Sluman, Jack Dunagan and Willa Dunagan. A visitation will be held Wednesday January 29, 2014 from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Adolf Funeral Home, 7000 S. Madison St. Willowbrook. IL 60527. Memorial Service Thursday January 30, 11:00 am at The Union Church of Hinsdale, 137 S. Garfield Ave., Hinsdale, IL. Services will conclude at the church. Private family Interment at Bronswood Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be made to the Joyce E. Skoog Memorial Scholarship Fund at the Chicago Theological Seminary, 1406 E. 60th Street, Chicago, IL 60637 or http://www.ctschicago.edu/giving/donate-now. For funeral info (630)325-2300 or www.adolfservices.com

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Jan. 28, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Joyce Skoog

17 Entries

kathryn thanas

January 23, 2020

On Planet Earth she was lovely,caring and full of wisdom...
In Eternity she continues and even more so...

Theresa/Tracy Roesner/Baggott

February 9, 2014

Dear Roy, I was very sad to hear of the loss of your lovely wife Joyce. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Please take care of yourself. It has been many years since we have talked, but know you will be in my prayers. I too have lost a husband and a son. But truly God does take care of us. Fondly, Theresa

Virgil and Diane Oostendorp

February 6, 2014

To the entire Skoog family we send our deepest sympathy and prayers. Joyce was a beautiful person with an infectious smile and unbounding energy. She will be truly missed.

Margaret Wheat-Joyce

February 5, 2014

I worked with Joyce on the board of the United Way of Suburban Chicago. She led by example, taught us the right way to manage a volunteer organization, and was always there when we needed her guidance. I have never forgotten her and I promise that I never will. She was a beautiful, talented, and brilliant woman. I loved having her as a mentor and friend.

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February 2, 2014

To The Family of Joyce Skoog,
Each one of you had your own very special relationship with this precious woman of God…
May the grace of God guide,strengthen,sustain and comfort each one of you-in this time of your great loss and sorrow.
(1-Thessalonians 4: 13-18)
With Sympathy,
Kathryn Thanas

February 1, 2014

We will miss Joyce's energy for everything she did. A wonderful role model for us all. Hele and Rick Effgen

Betty Kubicki

January 30, 2014

In our lifetime we are given many blessings but not all of them are special. But the memories her Uncle Steve and I shared in our lifetime with Joyce were very special and we loved her with all our heart.
I remember her as a child she was blessed with a thirst for knowledge. And her brother would brag to everyone about how smart she was and how hard school was for him. He was so proud of her. And at six,I remember how she would sit at the family dinners and discuss current affairs with us.
She and Roy complemented each other with their love and respect for fifty three years.
God blessed them with four beautiful children. They were very loving and devoted parents and all their children returned their love and grew up walking in their footsteps.
Hungry for all the promises of a life that God could give them. Joyce,Roy and all the family were so proud of the kids. And when the grand children came into their life,Joyce and Roy were two of the proudest grand parents I have ever known. So much love.
She will be sadly missed by all of us who will always remember how she took time to listen to us when we were faced with the trials of life. She truly gave so much to so many.
Joyce, I loved you as an aunt with all my heart and look forward to God's Promise of eternal life.
Love always.
Aunt Betty Kubicki

January 29, 2014

What a great lady! She will be so, so missed! She was such a blessing in countless ways. Our love to all of the Skoogs! Kathy Mehler Johns

January 29, 2014

Joyce is a reminder to all that a persons brain and heart should always work in tandem. She will be GREATLY missed.
Liba and Dan Bajadek

MARK WILLSON

January 29, 2014

My sincere condolences to the Skoog family. Cheryl/Linda/Brad, you mom was a wonderful person and icon around town.

I didnt really know your mom very well, but had met her over the years as I grew up with Cheryl. I particularly remember her around Oak School activities. She, was a friendly "Oak Mom" we kids will always remember similar to Mrs. Kelly, Mrs. Wetmore, et al.

Having been a life-long Hinsdalean, I am also well aware of the contributions she made to the town and the positive impact she had for so many years. And she did all that while raising some great kids who should be especially proud of her and her efforts for the community. Her impact will be felt for years to come, and for that, I, like many others, am grateful.

So during this sad time, I hope you believe that she will live on in your hearts...while always being just a thought away... God bless.

Perry Brittis, MD, PhD

January 28, 2014

I met Mrs. Skoog once when she was in town visiting her daughter Cheryl and son in law, Peter, and grandson, William. We had a great conversation outside of the home that her daughter was building and I remember it was a beautiful day with a blue sky and how much I enjoyed speaking to Mrs. Skoog. She was animated and energetic and most importantly, so proud of the accomplishments of her daughter Cheryl: her previously career accomplishments, her accomplishments as an entrepreneur home builder and designer, wife of a wonderful and dedicated husband and mother to a very bright and well mannered son, William who I have spent time with and will someday be a great man because of the principles instilled by his parents which, ultimately, we handed down by Mrs. Skoog and Peter's parents. After Cheryl learned of her mothers disease I was not sure what to say or how to comfort her as a friend until she told me one important detail. That her mother attended (or led) a regularly attended bible study. At that instant I knew that Mrs. Skoog would be in good hands because, in part, of the genuine love from those at her church, her pastor and, would be comforted both during her suffering and, ultimately for eternity, by The Greatest Comforter who ever walked this earth, Jesus Christ of Nazareth, the Son of God who now sits at the right hand of His Father.

Thank you Mrs. Skoog for giving me the honor of meeting you and learning more about you on that most memorable blue sky day. You life on Earth clearly helped and encouraged so many people and now you get to receive your reward for being such "a good and faithful servant" for eternity.

With sincere condolences to Cheryl, Peter and William, from the Brittis family and neighbors in Bronxville, NY.

Perry
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Rosemary Felbinger

January 28, 2014

Ken and I are so sorry to learn of Joyce's passing. I have happy memories of her at Oak School while I had Cheryl and Brad. Remember how she took a flight late in her pregnancy and hid it in a big coat! She warmly included me in family celebrations.
Ken enjoyed working with Joyce when he was chief and she was on the Village Board.

She was very accomplished. I knew her best through her love and devotion to raising her family.

January 28, 2014

Joyce was a light and support in our life. She will be remembered for being a kind and thoughtful person while excelling in all she undertook. Gene Beube

Pat and Rick Bruder

January 28, 2014

Joyce loved her family and her community. I think everyone would say they have been made better by knowing Joyce. Her passion for learning and her drive to leave this world a little better than she found it is a good lesson for all of us.She will be missed.

January 28, 2014

We will never know how many lives are better because of Joyce and her compassionate heart. She wanted to make a difference in the lives of those less fortunate; to help them achieve. She worked tirelessly using her talents, time and most of her life toward achievement of that goal. Thank you Joyce. It was our privilege to know you. Bill and Marianne Fox

Maureen Hanson

January 28, 2014

Joyce was a lovely, lovely lady. I have fond memories of our trip to Savannah and Charleston with the Hinsdale Garden Club. She was a lady of many interests and always willing to be a positive and willing help.

Deb Tuggle

January 28, 2014

Joyce's enthusiasm for life was boundless. She never did anything half way -- she was determined, committed and had a measurable impact on every organization and person she touched. I will miss her energy.

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