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Helen Skilken Obituary

SKILKEN Helen Skilken, age 95, of Columbus, passed away on Monday, February 15, 2010. She is preceded in death by her husband Joseph. Helen is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Lynne Skilken and Robert Brown; son and daughter-in-law, Steve and Karen Skilken; grandchildren, Joshua, Alexandra and Nicholas Brown, and Jordan and Blake Skilken. Helen headed the Helen & Joseph Skilken Foundation that supported many charitable organizations. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at TEMPLE BETH SHALOM, 5089 Johnstown Rd., New Albany, with Rabbi Howard Apothaker and Rabbi Benjy Bar-Lev officiating. Burial to follow at New Agudas Achim Cemetery. The family will be receiving friends at Steve and Karen Skilken's residence on Wednesday from 5-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Helen's memory may be sent to The James Cancer Center, Development Office, PO Box 183112, 660 Ackerman Road, Columbus, OH 43218-3112. Online guestbook at www.epsteinmemorial.com

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Feb. 16 to Feb. 17, 2010.

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Marcia Knapke, Labbato

February 26, 2010

Please accept my deepest sympathy!

Linda Schalburg

February 24, 2010

Dear Steve: So sorry to hear of your mothers passing.Charles and I send our
best to you and your family.

Charles Hines & Linda Schalburg

February 22, 2010

Steve: So sorry to read of your mother's passing. May God comfort you and your family in the days ahead. Jeff Carroll, an old friend from Bexley and OSU

Susy McMannus

February 17, 2010

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

February 16, 2010

Please accept our sincere sympathies at this special time. Sorry we can't be there to share your sorrow. Herb & Francine Greff

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