Marilyn "Mary Jo" Skinner

MARILYN "MARY JO" SKINNER, 75, of Fort Wayne, died on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011, at Coventry Meadows. Born Aug. 18, 1936, in Fort Wayne, she was a member of Good Shepherd United Methodist Church and volunteered with the Fort Wayne Rescue Mission. She is survived by her daughter, Sandy Skinner; sons, Ron (Ginny) Skinner and David (Natalie) Skinner; grandchildren, Leah, Ian, Moira and Brendan; and former husband, Joseph Skinner. She was preceded in death by her parents, Al and Leone Bade; and brother, Wally Martin. Funeral service is 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 23, 2011, at Good Shepherd United Methodist Church, 4700 Vance Ave., with visitation one hour prior. Visitation also from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22, 2011, at the church. Burial in Lindenwood Cemetery. Memorials to Good Shepherd United Methodist Church or Parkview Home Health & Hospice.