Shirley Skoien

1926 - 2015

Shirley Skoien obituary, 1926-2015, Palatine, IL

BORN

1926

DIED

2015

FUNERAL HOME

Ahlgrim Family Funeral Homes

201 North Northwest Highway

Palatine, Illinois

Shirley Skoien Obituary

The Visitation for Shirley R. Skoien (nee Tess), 88, of Inverness will be held Wednesday, February 25, 2015, from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home, 201 N. Northwest Highway, Palatine, IL 60067. The visitation will continue Thursday, February 26th, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. at St. John United Church of Christ, 1475 Algonquin Road, Palatine, IL 60067. Interment will follow at Ridgewood Cemetery, Des Plaines, IL. The Reverend Peter McQueen will officiate. Shirley was born June 10, 1926 in Chicago and she passed away February 23, 2015 in Highland Park. She was the beloved wife of the late Willard J. Skoien; loving mother of Gary Skoien and Dawn (Thomas) Reed; loving grandmother of Lindsay, Kristi, and Bethany Reed and Lincoln, Winston and Elizabeth Skoien. Dear daughter of the late Hilmer and Lorraine (nee Sass) Tess. In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to St. John United Church of Christ, Palatine, or favorite charity. For information, call the Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home, Palatine, at 847-358-7411, or visit www.ahlgrimffs.com.

Published by Chicago Tribune Media Group Publication on Feb. 24, 2015.
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I have known Shirley and the entire Tess family since I was 8 or 9 when Marie my sister brought her home to join in our family gatherings.That's a long time ago. We will remember her fondly. We will always love you, Shirley. Howard

February 25, 2015

I wasa very fortunate to have Shirley for a sister-in-law. She was a remarkable person with lots of interests and talents. How she ever prepared such delicious December 26th birthday meals for /husband Bill after cooking delicious Christmas Day meals for many years I will never know, but she managed to do it beautifully. And so many delicious cookies! Thanks for the times we shared. I will remember you always I will miss you, Shirley..

February 24, 2015

Condolences to the family.
She was a sweet lady.
from her neighbors, the Harrings

mary harring thompson

February 24, 2015

A sweet woman with a smile and style. How lovely a lady! Sympathy and prayers to all who were a part of her life. One of my best friend's mom, I so enjoyed the few times around Mrs. Skoien when visiting Dawn. I will remember her fondly.

Liz Rulon Keele

February 24, 2015

So so many warm + fun memories of dear Aunt Shirley. What a gift it was to know her and she will be truly missed. Much love to you all.

The Graber Family,
Tom, Heather, Shea and Colin

Heather Graber

February 24, 2015

A beautiful women inside and out! A life well lived and a great family because she lived!

February 24, 2015

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Feb

25

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Ahlgrim Family Funeral Homes

201 North Northwest Highway, Palatine, IL 60067-5359

Feb

26

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

St. John United Church of Christ

1475 Algonquin Road, Palatine, IL

Feb

26

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

St. John United Church of Christ

1475 Algonquin Road, Palatine, IL

Feb

26

Interment

Ridgewood Cemetery

Des Plaines, IL

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Ahlgrim Family Funeral Homes

201 North Northwest Highway, Palatine, IL 60067-5359

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