Jean L. Skaro

Jean L. Skaro, 94, Grand Forks, ND, died Wednesday, March 14, 2018 in Valley Memorial Home Eldercare. Jean Louise Hartje was born March 17, 1923 near Glaston, ND. She was raised near Hensel, ND and graduated from high school there. Jean married Fredrick Skaro on March 15, 1941 in Crookston, MN. They lived in Hoople, ND, Fargo, ND, Grand Forks and Cavalier, ND where Jean worked as a Ward Clerk at Pembina County Memorial Hospital for nearly 25 years. Fredrick Skaro died On October 10, 1984. Jean retired and moved to Grand Forks. Jean was active in Immanuel Lutheran Church of Grand Forks where she was involved in the quilter’s guild and visited shut ins. She also enjoyed gardening, sewing and baking. Survivors include her daughters, Judi (Jim), Janet (Dennis), Karen Sue, Deena (Kevin); son, Kim (Kris); 12 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; one great great grandchild. Jean was preceded in death by 3 brothers, two sisters and an infant son. Funeral Services will be 2:00 PM Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at Immanuel Lutheran Church of Grand Forks. Visitation will be for the hour before the service in the church. Burial will be in St. Paul’s Lutheran Cemetery of St. Thomas, ND at a later date.