Sterling, Illinois
1940 - 2025 (Age 85)
Richard V. Skates Born: April 16, 1940 in Watseka, IL Died: April 27, 2025 in Sterling, IL STERLING – Richard V. Skates, age 85, died peacefully at home Sunday, April 27, 2025. Visitation will 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Thursday, May 1, 2025 at the McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls. Funeral services...
Read MoreDick was another great Onarga sports legend of the 50s. Just a great person with a big personality and interesting to know and talk to. Always enjoyed seeing him at the Memorial Day ceremonies in Onarga. Rest in piece. Steve Gibson
Steve Gibson
May 11, 2025 | Family
My deepest condolences to Judy and the family. Mr. Skates was a great man, with a genuine Godly heart, and always welcoming to those around him. At family´s gatherings that I attended I always look forward to checking in with Dick and his wife Judy- always enjoyed the great conversations & friendship, He will be missed.
Dione McTier
April 30, 2025 | Friend
Dick you are one of my best friends. When I was in grade and high school and high school and you were in high school in the summer months we played at the Onarga grade school grounds baskeball, football, strike out, and baseball. Now you are with our God the Father and our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. in Heaven Schnook
Carl Schalber
April 30, 2025 | Friend
