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2015
KENNETH SKILLMAN Obituary
Kenneth Gregory Skillman Jr., 73 of Paradise, CA passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2015. Kenneth was born on September 27, 1942 in Trenton, New Jersey. He married Donna Ruth Ransdell on January 30, 1960 in El Centro, CA. Kenneth worked at Lidco Tiling Company in Brawley, CA for 20 years. He then was self-employed as a surveyor in Agricultural Land Leveling and Tile Drainage business in Brawley for 25 years. He and his wife lived in Brawley, CA for 45 years. He is survived by his wife, Donna Skillman of Paradise, CA; son, Kenneth G. Skillman III of Paradise, CA; daughter, Belinda Olson of Temecula, CA; brothers, Doug Skillman and Jeff Skillman of Las Vegas, NV; sister, Melanie Rudkin of Las Vegas, NV; 6 grandchildren, including Kenneth G. Skillman IV and one great-granddaughter. Service will be held on Saturday, January 2, 2016 at 1 p.m. at Best Western, 1562 E. Main St. Brawley, CA 92227.
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Margaret Anna Walters
July 17, 2021
I never knew you but you and Melanie are my cousins. I am the eldest daughter of Harry Walters, Aunt Sally´s brother
Trying to find Melanie
Vickie Foster
November 26, 2015
Donna,Ken and Belinda,sorry for your loss,Ken gave it a long hard fight and I know he would never had fought for so long if it hadn't been for his family.now he is at peace free of pain and your pain will slowly fade and just leave all the love in your hearts.love Vickie
November 25, 2015
Another LIGHT at the end of the tunnel of LIFE leaves fond memories of BUTCH and his family.Forever in Peace dear Friend!
Roger & Carol Jones
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