Homer J. Skortz's Obituary
Homer J. Skortz, age 95, of Oakdale, IL, passed away on Saturday, December 26, 2020 at 9:37 a.m. in Pinckneyville Community Hospital Emergency Room, Pinckneyville, IL.
Homer was born on October 31, 1925 in Rice, IL, a son to Steve A. and Agnes (Stern) Skurat. He was a proud veteran of the United States Navy having served during World War II. On February 28, 1948, he married Shirley J. Stokes in Los Angeles, CA and she survives. Homer had worked as the owner and metal polisher at Skortz Metal Finishing and retired as a machinist. He has also worked later in life as a door greeter at Walmart, Sparta, IL. Homer was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church, Pinckneyville, IL. He enjoyed gardening, painting, art, music and playing guitar. Homer especially loved spending time with his children and grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife of 72 years, Shirley Skortz of Oakdale, IL; two sons, Steve G. Skortz of Oakdale, IL and Joe (Lisa) Skortz of Belleville, IL; two daughters, Ester Jean (Tony) Brawn of Oakdale, IL and Debbie Rushing of Wisconsin; three sisters, Marcella Cleveland of New Hampshire, Cornelia (Gene) Scheltz of St. Louis, MO and Jerry Prosperia of St. Louis, MO; ten grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter-in-law, Sue Skortz; a sister, Edna Parker; and a brother, John Skortz.
Private services will be held with Brother Rob Mathis officiating. Interment will be in Concord Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to Oak Grove Baptist Church, Pinckneyville, IL.
Covid resurgence restrictions will be adhered to, attendance will be limited and social distancing will be enforced. All attendees are asked to wear a mask.
Pyatt Funeral Home, Pinckneyville, IL has been entrusted with arrangements.
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