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Shannon Skiles Obituary

Shannon Ila Skiles, 61, of Fort Wayne passed away unexpectedly Monday, August 4, 2025, at home. Shannon was born on May 22, 1964, in Newport Beach, California, a daughter of William and Arlene (Adams) Skiles. She married Bryan Jenisch. Shannon graduated from Kona High School in Hawaii and went on to become a licensed Cosmetologist. She was a successful businesswoman, owning and operating her own Cosmetology business. She loved dancing and singing and going out with friends before her health prevented her from doing so. Shannon is survived by her husband of 27 years, Bryan; brother, Stacy (Tanis) Skiles; sister, Jennifer (Roscoe) Skiles-Luce; five nieces and nephews and her two fur babies, Buddy and Tinky-Tonka. She was preceded in death by her parents. In keeping with Shannon's wishes, services will be private.

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Published by WFFT-TV 55 News on Aug. 11, 2025.

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