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David Skubic Obituary
Born: February 13, 1988; in Joliet, IL
Died: November 17, 2016; in Sandwich, IL
David Michael Skubic, age 28, of Coal City passed away unexpectedly Thursday, November 17, 2016 at Valley West Hospital in Sandwich.
Born February 13, 1988 in Joliet, David Michael is a son of Michael and Joyce (Bertani) Skubic. He was raised and educated in Coal City, where he attended Assumption Catholic Church and graduated from Coal City High School with the Class of 2006. David went on to earn his Bachelor's Degree in Business from Illinois State University in 2011, and previously worked as a mechanic at Dockside Marina in Wilmington. Currently David was employed by Lake Holiday Marina in Somonauk as a sales manager. He was a huge Chicago Blackhawks and Chicago White Sox fan, and will be remembered as being great with kids. David was at home on the water, and looked forward to the summertime,when he could be on a boat, Sea-Doo or wake board.
He is survived by his parents, Michael and Joyce Skubic of Wilmington; maternal grandmother, Doris Bertani of Joliet; one brother and one sister, Daniel Skubic of Denver, Colorado, and Sarah Skubic of Wilmington; aunts and uncles, Butch (Phyllis) Skubic of Coal City, Terry Jostes of Joliet, Bob (Sally) Bertani of Wilmington, Susan Bertani of Joliet, Amy (Jeff) Tomczak of Homer Glen, Matthew(Kathy) Bertani of Joliet, Eileen (Todd) Jackson of Tucson, Arizona, Peter(Andrea) Bertani of Joliet, and Nancy Bertani of Tinley Park; great aunts and uncle, Jean Agazzi of Joliet, Louella (Jim) Howell of Wilmington, Leila Rhodes of Wilmington, Lorraine Vilt of Carbon Hill, and Lester Waldron of California.
David was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Louis R. Bertani; paternal grandparents, Frank and Louise Skubic; and one aunt, Anita Skubic.
Visitation and video tribute will be Monday, November 21, 2016 at Saint Rose of Lima Catholic Church, 604 South Kankakee Street, in Wilmington, between the hours of 3:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in the church Tuesday morning, November 22, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. Pallbearers and honorary pallbearers will be: Matt Stevens, Bryan Bertani, Jeff McDade, Brian Gill, Chris Jostes, Brad Skubic, Steve Vargo and Louie Bertani.
Green flameless cremation rites will be accorded following the funeral services.
In lieu of flowers, preferred memorials may be made in David's memory to the Ronald McDonald House.
Family and friends may sign the online guest book, upload photographs, or share David's memorial page by logging onto: www.ReevesFuneral.com
Funeral services and flameless cremation arrangements have been made under the direction and care of Reeves Funeral Homes, Ltd., 75 North Broadway, in Coal City. (815-634-2125)
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Merle Briggs
December 1, 2016
Joyce and Mike So sorry to hear about David
passing, He was a very bright young man and brought up right. I am so sorry for you loss, My Deepest Sympathy to you and your family. Merle Briggs sr
November 22, 2016
Skubic family- My deepest sympathies goes out to your family. Losing a loved one in death is a hard thing to go through. Please find comfort in knowing that God understands your grief and he cares for you. (1 Peter 5:6&7)
November 20, 2016
Mike, Joyce and Family,
On behalf of Jenne (Skubic) Vercelote and family, we wish to convey our condolences on the passing of David Michael.
Peg and Jan, (Daughters of Jenne)
November 20, 2016
Mike, Joyce and family. We are greatly grieved by the loss of your beloved son David. No words can express ourselves. We will miss seeing him on the River.
Again, our deepest sympathies.
Steve and Camille Sumner
Sally Skiotes
November 19, 2016
Deeply sorry for your loss. A fine young man you raised. Till we meet again.
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