Patricia Louise Skora

Patricia Louise Skora
71 of Bella Vista AK, formerly of Richton Park, died Tuesday, June 5, 2012 in Bentonville, Arkansas. Born on August 7, 1940 in Chicago to Harry and Stella (nee Taranowski) Morici. In Richton Park, she was a Girl Scout Leader, Room Mother, member of the Parent Teacher Organization, an active member in the local homeowner's association and editor of the "Lakewood News". She and her husband moved to Bella Vista in 1996. She loved to travel back home to spend time with her family. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Walter J. Skora; four daughters, Kathryn Skora, Karen (Michael) Kadubek, Kimberly (Christopher) Fogarty, Kristine Skora; four grandchildren, Emily, Matthew, and Grace Kadubek, Brayden Fogarty and baby Fogarty (arriving July 2012); sister, Sharon (Kenneth) Sniegowski; sister-in-law, Josephine Knox; Aunt to Lauren Hansen and Mark Sniegowski; and dear friend to Terri Carlson. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or to St. Jude's Children Research Hospital. Family will receive friends at the Kurtz Memorial Chapel, 102 E. Francis Rd. New Lenox, IL 60451 on Saturday, July 7, 2012 from 10AM – until time of Memorial Service at 12 Noon.