James Spencer Skelly
Passed: January 15, 2018
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James Spencer Skelly
Passed: January 15, 2018
Obituary
James Spencer Skelly, age 78 of Elgin, MN died January 15, 2018 in Buckeye, AZ. He was born March 17, 1939 in Rochester, MN to John and Evelyn Skelly. James married Marlene Wittlief and together they raised their five children. He spent much of his time on tours looking for deer and wildlife. He diligently read his newspapers to keep up with current events. He retired from the Teamsters Union after more than 30 years. He worked as a laborer, city worker, and at Dalco Industries. He was an avid gardener who also loved his pets.
James is survived by his wife, Marlene Skelly; daughters, Susan (Kenneth) Bedtka, Cheryl (Steven) Seelbinder; sons, James (Cindy) Skelly, Billy Skelly, Steve (Dawn) Skelly; nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters, three brothers, and one granddaughter. A visitation will be held at 1:00 pm, followed by a funeral service at 2:00 pm, Saturday, January 20, 2018 at Thompson Funeral Chapel, 926 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear, AZ 85338.
8 responses to James Spencer Skelly
Lori (Née Moody) says:
January 20, 2018
My heart goes out to you, Marlene, and your entire family. Jim taught me how to play horseshoes, and what a man looks like when he truly cherishes and respects his wife. I will be forever grateful for the years i was in the bosom of the family your created together.
Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss, and know you’ll be in my thoughts and prayers.
Carol Durgin Mathison says:
January 20, 2018
Jim, Cindy, and family~
On behalf of the 1974 graduating class of Plainview, MN, offering deepest sympathies on the loss of your father.
Carol Marshman says:
January 23, 2018
Sorry for your loss, Marlene & family. Jim’s entertaining personality will be missed. I’m glad I was able to spend some with all of you, not so long ago. My sympathies to all.