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Jeffrey Skibbe Obituary

CHAMPAIGN - Jeffrey Skibbe, 76, of Champaign died of dementia on June 16, 2025.

Jeff worked for Campus Recreation at the University of Illinois and at Body N' Sole Sports in Savoy.

There will be a celebration of life from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 13 at 108 Main St., in Tolono.

Published by The News-Gazette on Aug. 23, 2025.

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Juliann Seebauer

August 27, 2025

Eternal rest grant unto Jeff, O Lord. (from a friend of a friend, who saw him periodically many moons ago).

Cara Nightlinger

August 24, 2025

Cara Nightlinger

August 24, 2025

Jeff was the best boss I ever had. I worked with him for several years. He was more than just a boss, he was a great friend to me. He would treat the Business Office with a few "Retreat Days", by taking us to Clinton Lake to hang out on his boat. I´m sure we talked a bit about work while we were having fun!

Gayle J MASSINGILL

August 24, 2025

Jeff was my boss for many years at the U of I. I still carry a little pocket knife he gave me. I remember so well how he would look after a "Ultra" run. Beat up and wore out but grinning so wide.

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