Henry W. Skibins

Henry W. Skibins, 72, of Manteno, died Saturday, September 21, 2013, at his home. He was born July 11, 1941, in Chicago. He was a draftsman and a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Philo. He was a member of the Spirit of Illinois Men's Barbershop Chorus and the Sonshine Singers. Mr. Skins is survived by his wife, Barbara Stasiak, whom he married on November 3, 1963; a son, Jeffrey (Lucy) Skibins of Hanover Park; two daughters, Jennifer (Tim) Gutzwiller of Oswego and Amy (Rich) Tomlinson of Philo; grandchildren, Faith, Ethan and Zoe Skibins, Alex and Matthew Gutzwiller, and Abigail, Grace and Alice Tomlinson; and a brother, Vincent Skibins. He was preceded in death by is parents, Henry and Jeanette Skibins. Visitation 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, September 25, at Manteno Church of the Nazarene. Services 11 a.m. Thursday, September 26, at the church, with the Rev. Jack McCormick officiating. Burial in Elmwood Cemetery in Manteno. Memorials may be made to Zion Lutheran Church in Philo. Arrangements under the direction of Brown Funeral Home in Manteno.