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Edmund H. Skiba
Formerly Of Buffalo Grove

Edmund H. Skiba, of Hoffman Estates, was born October 26, 1915 in East Chicago, Indiana to Stanley and Bertha (nee Kotarek) Skiba. He died Saturday, February 17, 2007 at St. Alexius Hospital in Hoffman Estates.

Mr. Skiba was the head claims examiner for Kemper Insurance in Long Grove before retiring. He served in the Army during WW II and was a member of the Des Plaines American Legion Post #36. Edmund was an avid golfer with two holes-in-one to his credit.

His survivors include his sons Hank (Janice) Skiba of Hoffman Estates and Daniel Skiba of Mesa, Ariz.; 7 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren; his brothers Chester (Mildred) and Leonard; and his many nieces and nephews.

Edmund is preceded in death by his wife Faith.

Visitation from 3:00 until 8:00 PM, Wednesday, February 21, 2007 at the Glueckert Funeral Home, Ltd., 1520 N. Arlington Heights Rd., (4 blocks south of Palatine Rd.) Arlington Heights and Thursday, February 22, 2007 at All Saints Cathedral, 9201 W. Higgins, Chicago from 9:00 AM until time of Mass at 10:00 AM. Burial at All Saints Cathedral Parish Cemetery.

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