Lucille Skidmore, of Antigo, died Saturday, December 28, 2013 at KHTCR-Eastview. She was 92 years old. She was born on July 13, 1921 in Bryant, a daughter of Byron and Mary (Gerdes) Jones. She married Norman Skidmore on February 11, 1939 in Antigo. He preceded her in death on April 24, 1988.
She operated the Springbrook Grocery in the 1940's. Mrs. Skidmore was a homemaker most of her life and was a member of the Springbrook Women's Club and Ascension Lutheran Church. She enjoyed crocheting and cooking.
Survivors include a daughter Juanita Vogel, Gleason; a son Kent Skidmore, Antigo; three grandchildren Gale Paul and Barb Vogel both of Lily, Karmen Skidmore, Antigo; four great-grandsons Christopher Paul, Birnamwood, Chad Paul, Lily, Ryan Juech, Wausau, Brett Juech, Antigo; one great-granddaughter Cassandra Paul, Stevens Point; two great-great-grandchildren Ron Shepard, Stevens Point, Ella Paul-Schmitz, Birnamwood; and many nieces and nephews who were very close to her.
In addition to her husband and parents she was preceded in death by a son-in-law, William Vogel, a granddaughter Debra Vogel, a daughter in infancy Mary Gale, two brothers Donald Jones and one in infancy; a step-brother, Harold Jones, a step-sister, Stella Taglienti.
A funeral service will be held on Friday January 3, 2014 at 1 p.m. at the Bradley Funeral Home with Rev. Michael Spaude officiating. Burial will take place in Star Neva Cemetery in the spring. Visitation will be Friday from 11:30 a.m. until the time of services at the funeral home.
Online condolences at www.bradleyfh.com
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Lucille was a great impact on our family, We all loved her very much, She should so much love to others you couldnt help but love her back, She will be greatly missed
Mom (Sue Schmidt) thought of Lucille often and respected the kindness and grace she showed to others throughout her lifetime. One of Mom's last requests was that we send a letter to Lucille letting her know how important she was to her.
Great-Aunt Lucille was a special woman and will be greatly missed by all of us.
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