Barbara J. Skibbe, 87, of Morrison, IL, died December 16, 2021, at Regency Care of Sterling, IL.
Barbara was born October 11, 1934, in Morrison the daughter of Carl and Mary (Reynolds) Planthaber. She married Donald Skibbe on November 21, 1952, in Prophetstown, IL.
Barbara loved taking her grandchildren fishing and being a farmer’s wife. She was a 4-H Leader for many years. Barbara worked at Sears and retired in 2004.
Survivors include her husband Donald; daughters Pam Vittitow of Sterling, and Kim (Brian) Hay of Crawfordsville IN; son Richard (Rita) Skibbe of Sterling; sister Sue Wing of Morrison.
Barbara was preceded in death by her parents; son, Rodney Skibbe; sisters, Mary Jane Everly and Carly Chapman; brother, Carl John Planthaber.
Funeral Services will be 11a.m., Monday, December 20, 2021, at Schilling Funeral Home in Sterling, IL.
Visitation will be from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., Monday December 20, 2021, one hour prior to the Funeral.
Burial will take place at Oak Knoll Memorial Park in Sterling, IL.
A memorial has been established to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Condolences may be sent to www.schillingfuneralhome.com.