Edmund "Skeeter" Skowronski
lifelong Chicago Heights
Edmund "Skeeter" Skowronski, a lifelong resident of Chicago Heights, passed away on December 7, 2025. Born on June 5, 1942, Skeeter lived a life defined by service, hard work, and a deep love for his family. A graduate of Bloom High School. Skeeter attended Prairie State College before answering the call to serve his country. A veteran of the U.S. Navy from 1959 to 1965 as a Radarman 3rd Class. While he was proud of his service, his favorite part of those years was traveling the world—a passion he carried with him throughout his life. Skeeter was a pillar of the community, dedicating 28 years as a Fireman for Chicago Heights Fire Department and working at Jewel for 26 years in Park Forest. Even in retirement, he couldn't sit still; he spent his later years working as a golf starter at Lincoln Oaks Golf Course. He was an avid sports fan, but his favorite athletes were always his children and grandchildren. He spent over 20 years coaching OTYA soccer and baseball and never missed a chance to cheer on his family and players. Skeeter was a long time member of the Polish Falcons of America. Skeeter also enjoyed fishing, cooking, golfing and famously "checking the weather." He was happiest when traveling with his wife, visiting friends across the country, or simply being surrounded by his family and friends he loved. On August 28, 1966 Skeeter married his love of his live for the next 59 years of Georgeann nee Meyers. Father of Paul (Patty), Marc (Kelly), Eric (Elizabeth), and Brad (Caryn) Skowronski. Grandfather of Lizzy (Tyler) Buss, DJ (Mary Kate), Stefene, Kaitlyn, Maddie, Connor and the late Matthew Skowronski. Great-grandfather of Amelia. Brother of Karen (late Bill) Ogren, Lynn (Matt) Hoff and Gayle Kick. Brother-in-law of Cliff Meyers and Gayle Ohlendorf. Uncle of many nieces and nephews. Friend of many. Memorial visitation at Panozzo Bros Funeral Home, 530 West 14th Street (US Rt 30, 3 blks E of Western Ave) Chicago Heights on Wednesday December 10, 2025 from 11:00 am until time of memorial service 3:00 pm. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, the Skowronski family will be honoring Skeeter by donating a memorial tree to his beloved Lincoln Oaks Golf Course. If you wish to contribute to this memorial tree, donations will be gratefully accepted at Panozzo's Funeral Home. Info 708-481-9230 and panozzobros.com.
Mara Hayes
on 12/08/25
A sweet, generous, fun, upward-looking man, a wonderful role model for my sons. Now on the wings of his transition to Life after life, Skeeter evolves into Pure Love forever. Much love to Georgeann, Paul, Marc, Eric, Brad, their partners and all the beautiful grandchildren.
Leann Fischer
on 12/08/25
Leann Fischer
on 12/08/25
Our first hole will forever be Skeeter’s hole—that’s where the day truly began. Skee kicked us off with our “First Hole Cheers,” snapping pictures, celebrating our wins, and catching up on our week. I can still hear him telling us to let others play through since we were soooo slow.
Skee, thank you for filling every Thursday with joy. I will miss you dearly, my friend, but I’ll smile every time I tee off on a Thursday. Swing easy up there—long and straight.
With love,
Leann Fischer
Holly and Michael Skowronski
on 12/08/25
Georgeann and family so sorry for your loss. What a great guy and a life well lived. I hope all those amazing memories give you all comfort. Thinking of you,
Michael and Holly
Melissa Fry Konty
on 12/08/25
A fantastic Santa in my young childhood memory (I recall tugging at the beard one year when I realized it was Skeeter), a wonderful cook for every First Christian Spaghetti Dinner, always encouraging to any of us involved in sports, and just a generally fun-loving, big-hearted, and generous guy. My heart is with our Skowronski family as they transition, and it is warmed in celebration of an incredibly well-lived joyful life. Love to all of you!
Kristin R. Kasting Karam
on 12/08/25
Georgeann, Eric, and family,
Our love and sympathy goes out you. I have fond memories after Honduras of Skeeter's warmth, humor, and welcome when Muffy and I visited.
Kristin and family.
Nancy W
on 12/08/25
As water can reflect a face, so a man's heart reflects the man. Proverbs 27:19 Rest in eternal peace, Ed.
Norma and Joseph Skowronski Jr.
on 12/08/25
Beverly D'Andrea -Green
on 12/08/25
Beverly D'Andrea -Green
on 12/08/25
Jo DeGroot
on 12/08/25
Dear Georgeann and family so sorry for your loss. I know he was a great man with the great sense of humor. I know you will all miss him. My deepest condolences. my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Deborah Bowers-Nelms
on 12/08/25
Les and Nancy Lipschutz
on 12/09/25
So many wonderful memories of Skeeter to cherish forever. His smile, warmth, friendship and cheery disposition made him loved by everyone. May Georgeann and his entire family remember all of the memorable events and days Skeeter spent loving all of you. May he rest in peace and may you have no more sorrow. Our hearts and prayers are with you. We will always miss That beautiful smile and personality.
Nancy Dombrowski & Cynthia Schulz
on 12/09/25
Georgeann and Family,
Sorry for your loss. Let memories fill your mind, warm your heart, and lead you through the beautiful moments of Skeeter's life.
With deepest sympathy,
Nancy D. and Cynthia S.
Joyce & Ed Buckley
on 12/09/25
Georgeann,
May loving memories bring you peace and comfort, and may Skeeter's love continue to live in the hearts of your wonderful sons and their families.
Joyce & Ed Buckley
Cookie Reichert Wherry
on 12/09/25
May you find comfort, Georgeann, in memories of the wonderful life you two shared. Skeeter was a great guy! My condolences to you and all your family.
Nancy Fitzgerald
on 12/09/25
do not believe any one, other than Meals on Wheels, has served more meals than Skeeter. Aside from feeding his large immediate family, extended family, all of us who felt like family, his and Georgeann’s friends, the boys’ friends and friends of friends, he made meals at the fire house, spaghetti for hundreds at the church spaghetti dinners, was a cook at the golf course and he even cooked meals in your home when he came to visit. The food was great, but even more wonderful was his joy in doing it, his generosity, his good humor and the way he made you feel special. His was indeed a life well lived and he will be missed.
Nicole Mattaliano
on 12/10/25
We are so sorry to hear about Mr. Skowronski, We had met him a few times while our girls were in college. He always had some good jokes and such an upbeat personality! He will be missed by all who have met him and our prayers are with the family at this time. Know he will be watching over all of you!
Our deepest condolences
The Mattaliano's
Allen and Linda Shander
on 12/10/25
Dear Gerogeann and family we offer our Deepest Sympathy. Skeeter was just the best! Unfortunately we will not be able to attend but know you are in our thoughts and prayers ❤️
Rose Matta
on 12/10/25
Dearest Georgeann,
I Just got an email from Nancy about Skeeter's passing. I never met Skeeter but knew him vicariously through you and Nancy! My sincere and deepest sympathy to you and your family! My loving prayers of comfort are with you. Rose
Bob & Eddie Shamo
3 weeks, 2 days ago
Dear Georgeann,
Eddie and I are so sorry to learn of Skeeter’s passing. We remember him exactly as pictured on the card, cheerful and well-intentioned in every way. We’re also reminded of your mom and dad, Marin Sais and George Meyers, with whom we visited and came to admire early in our own marriage. For you and your extended family, we wish the very best.