Sunday, August 26, 2018 7:09 pm
Mary Elizabeth Skeate was born Aug. 13, 1957, and passed away Aug. 21, 2018, in Urbandale. She was 61 years old.
Mary met her husband Jeff Skeate in Decorah, and they married in 1975. Together they raised their son John and ran a family bookstore. Mary spent the majority of her life in the Decorah area where she enjoyed reading, cooking, various hobbies and spending time with her many cats. In the last few years of her life, she enjoyed the company of her beloved cats, Sammy and Michelin.
Mary is survived by her son, John (Catherine) Skeate; her grandchildren: Andrew, Amy and Clara Skeate; brother, Jerry Champion; sister, Jenny Rinken; and nieces: Katy and Ella Rinken and Devin Champion.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jeff Skeate.
Online condolences may be expressed at HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
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