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Richard Skates Obituary
Born: April 16, 1940 in Watseka, IL
Died: April 27, 2025 in Sterling, IL
STERLING – Richard V. Skates, age 85, died peacefully at home Sunday, April 27, 2025.
Visitation will 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Thursday, May 1, 2025 at the McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls. Funeral services will follow at 1:00 PM with Pastor Dalmus Meeks officiating. Burial with military honors will be held at 12:00 PM on Friday, May 2, 2025 at Onarga Cemetery, Onarga, Illinois.
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Steve Gibson
May 11, 2025
Dick was another great Onarga sports legend of the 50s. Just a great person with a big personality and interesting to know and talk to. Always enjoyed seeing him at the Memorial Day ceremonies in Onarga. Rest in piece. Steve Gibson
Dione McTier
April 30, 2025
My deepest condolences to Judy and the family. Mr. Skates was a great man, with a genuine Godly heart, and always welcoming to those around him. At family´s gatherings that I attended I always look forward to checking in with Dick and his wife Judy- always enjoyed the great conversations & friendship, He will be missed.
Carl Schalber
April 30, 2025
Dick you are one of my best friends. When I was in grade and high school and high school and you were in high school in the summer months we played at the Onarga grade school grounds baskeball, football, strike out, and baseball. Now you are with our God the Father and our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. in Heaven Schnook
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