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John Skeoch Obituary
Dunkirk - John "Buttnz" Richard Skeoch, age 86, a resident of Dunkirk, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at Faith Hospice in Byron Center, Michigan after a sudden illness.
John was born on December 6, 1932 in Harrison, Ohio the son of William and Goldie (Waller) Skeoch. He married Marlene Bradley on September 11, 1954.
John was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, serving in Korea during the Korean Conflict. John retired from the Indiana State Police Redkey Post after 38 years, 5 months and 9 days of service. John and his wife, Marlene, were known as Buttnz and Bowz. They worked together as Professional Clowns for many years, often greeting fair-goers at the Jay County Fair and other events in the area. They were favorites of many generations of children in the area. He was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Portland, NRA, Redkey American Legion Post and Odd Fellows in Dunkirk.
Survivors include:
His wife of 64 years: Marlene Skeoch - Dunkirk, Indiana
1 daughter: Karen Sulfridge (husband Dennis) - New Braunfels, Texas
3 sons: Brian Skeoch (wife Judi) - Glenrock, Wyoming, Gary Skeoch - San Antonio, Texas, Charles Skeoch (wife Melissa) - New Braunfels, Texas
3 grandchildren: Darren Sulfridge (wife Kimberly), Holly Taylor (husband Scott) and Misty Zayas (husband Alex); 3 great-grandchildren: Ellie Taylor, Brody Taylor and Angel Zayas
Visitation will be held on Sunday from 1-5 p.m. at Williamson-Spencer and Penrod Funeral Home in Portland. Funeral services will be held on Monday at 2 p.m. at Williamson-Spencer and Penrod Funeral Home in Portland. Pastor Sharon Taylor will officiate and burial will follow in Dunkirk IOOF Cemetery. The Dunkirk American Legion and Air Force Honor Guard will conduct military rites at the cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family request balloons and memories to share of John. Online condolences may be sent to www.williamsonspencer.com.
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June 16, 2019
He will never be forgotten, with many sweet memories of making balloon animals for our community children. Thank you Jack & Marlene for this wonderful legacy!
Kathy Nelson & family
Margaret Chittum
June 16, 2019
So very sorry to hear of Jack's passing. My love and prayers to Marlene and all of the family for your loss.
June 14, 2019
I'm so sorry for your loss. John sounds like a wonderful man who brought such joy to so many people in his full life. May your cherished memories of your dear one bring you comfort as you look forward to the beautiful hope of seeing him again (John 6:40).
June 14, 2019
So sorry to hear about the passing of "Buttnz". I would always beg my mom to take us kids to Kids Night at Sirloin Stockade so we could get balloon animals from Buttnz and Bowz. Such a fun guy. Prayers to his family during this time.
Mike and Jane Potee (Rachel Potee - Nashville TN) The Potee Family
June 14, 2019
Sending love and many fond memories of Buttnz and Bowz at Ball Hospital, and working with children at local Clowning Programs at schools.
Your gift and passion for making others' lives a little brighter will live on in thousands of hearts and memories. Thank You.
June 13, 2019
So very sorry to learn about Jack's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with his family at this difficult time. Sandy Barrett
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