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Muriel Skarin Obituary

Muriel Henrietta Skarin, age 96 years, was called to her heavenly home surrounded by her family on January 3, 2024. Muriel was born on August 18, 1927, in Chicago, IL to Edward and Bernice Thomas. She was a beloved wife to Robert H. Skarin for 49 years, until his passing in 2000.

Muriel is survived by her children David (Brenda) Skarin, Kimberly (Doug) Hoffer and Dean (Roseann) Skarin; her sisters Joanne Klietz and Sandra Lepore, and sister-in-law Marquetta (Skarin) Bruce. Cherished grandchildren are Eric (Gailan), Evan, Kristy (Alec), Blair, Ryan (Khristine), Stephanie (Diogenes) and great-grandchildren Tyler, Daniel, Stella, Charlotte and Noa.

Muriel was a proud nurse and volunteer, long time member of Bethany Lutheran Church and the American Legion Auxiliary Board, and assistant activities director at Americana nursing home. In addition, Muriel was a consistent presence at all of her children's musical and athletic activities, and an enthusiastic supporter of the Chicago Cubs and the Northwestern Wildcats.

Donations to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, and The Humane Society of the United States are appreciated.

Visitation will be at Beidelman-Kunsch Funeral Home, 516 S. Washington St, Naperville, Friday, January 12 from 4-8 pm; Service at Bethany Lutheran Church, 1550 Modaff Road, Naperville, at 1:00 pm with short visitation immediately prior. Internment at the Westside Cemetery, Batavia after the service.

Full obituary is available on-line at Beidelman-Kunsch Funeral Home.

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Published by Naperville Sun on Jan. 10, 2024.

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Johanna Swartzendruber

January 8, 2024

I met Muriel at the wedding of my sister Gailan to her grandson Eric in Keystone, Colorado. Muriel was so incredibly loving and our deepest condolences to Kim (Doug) and her entire family.

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Jan

12

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Beidelman-Kunsch Funeral Home & Crematory - Downtown Naperville

516 S. Washington Street, Naperville, IL 60540

Jan

13

Funeral service

1:00 p.m.

Bethany Lutheran Church

1550 Modaff Road, Naperville, IL 60565

Jan

13

Graveside service

2:45 a.m.

West Batavia Cemetery

900 S. Batavia Ave., Batavia, IL 60510

Funeral services provided by:

Beidelman-Kunsch Funeral Home & Crematory - Historical Downtown Chapel

516 S. Washington Street, Naperville, IL 60540

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