In Memory
Susan Jayne Skarski (Walters)
October 13, 1948 ~ October 10, 2023
Susan J. (Walters) Skarski, 74, of South Bend passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday October 10, 2023 at her home.
Susan was born on October 13, 1948 in South Bend, IN to the late Richard and June (Doxsee) Walters. She graduated from Riley High School in the class of 1967 and went on to attend the Atlantic Airline School in Kansas City, MO in 1968. She also worked as an office manager for many companies over 30 years.
Susan met Russell Skarski in 1968 in Kansas City and the two were married on October 31, 1970 in Lakeville, one week after his return from Vietnam. Susan traveled the world with Russ while he served in the Air Force including 7 years in Germany where their two children: Jeffrey Skarski Tara Skarski were born.
Susan loved to spoil and spend time with her grandkids, she also enjoyed Christmas shopping in Chicago with her daughter, loved her dogs, especially Bella, and dearly loved her husband.
Susan is survived by her husband of 52 years: Russell Skarski, her children: Jeffrey Skarski and his wife Sarah Skarski of Sioux Falls, SD and Tara Skarski of Mishawaka and, her grandchildren; Aiden, Josephine, Lilia Skarski, Hunter, Alec and Blake Opaczewski, and one sister; Carol Grenert of Mishawaka.
Susan was preceded in death by her parents and one sister: Lynn Lamirand.
A celebration of life for Susan will be held on Sunday October 29, 2023 from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at 601 W. Lawrence St. Mishawaka, IN 46545.
Memorial contributions in Susan’s name can be sent to St. Paul’s Episcopal Church 616 Lincolnway East, Mishawaka, IN 46544 or to the Center for Hospice, 501 Comfort Place Mishawaka, IN 46545.
Online condolences to the family may be sent via the Palmer Funeral Homes website at www.palmerfuneralhomes.com
10/12/2023 djb
https://www.palmerfuneralhomes.com/obituary/Susan-SkarskiWalters
Kathleen Ann Schoppe (Radican Molnar) (1967)
Sue and I were friends from our 1st day of 1st grade and for the next almost 70 years. Although we lived far apart and rarely spoke or saw each other, we knew our friendship would always stand the test of time and distance. I'm grateful I was able to speak to her a week before she passed away and I could tell her how much our friendship meant to me and that I loved her. Goodbye, my dear friend. I'll always cherish the memories of our fun times together.