Mark Duane Skinner, 73, of Granite City, Illinois passed away at 1:50 a.m. on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, Illinois.
He was born September 1, 1951, in Granite City, Illinois, a son of the late Henry E. Skinner and the late Elizabeth (Reed) Sneed.
He married the love of his life, Betty Jean (Sands) Skinner on October 7, 1972, at the First Baptist Church in Mitchell, Illinois and she survives.
He retired from Wetterau Bakery in St. Louis after 35 years of dedicated service as a baker and forklift operator. After his retirement, he worked five years as an operator with Yazaki Warehouse in Edwardsville.
He loved his days of fishing and enjoyed working on cars, riding his motorcycle and many family camping trips throughout the years. He enjoyed his years of helping with Royal Rangers, building pinewood derby cars, painting ceramic banks, working around the house and was always working with his hands. He will be remembered for the love and special times shared with his family and friends.
In addition to his beloved wife, he is survived by two sons, Timothy Skinner and fiancé, Hollie Edwards of St. Louis, Missouri and Joe Skinner and wife, Dina Skinner of Glen Carbon, Illinois; his cherished granddaughter, Sara Skinner; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Craig and Carla Skinner of Dixon, Missouri and Paul and Myra Skinner of Granite City, Illinois; nieces; nephews; other extended family and friends.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepmother, Claire “Vicki” Skinner and a stepfather, Glen Sneed.
In celebration of his life, visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at Irwin Chapel, 3960 Maryville Road in Granite City where funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 27, 2025, with Reverend Mike Shaw officiating.
Burial will follow at Lakeview Memorial Gardens in Fairview Heights, Illinois.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or to the Alzheimer’s Association and may be accepted at the funeral chapel. www.irwinchapel.com
