Memories of Skylar Brooks

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Skylar Brooks

Schaumburg, IL, USA

October 13, 1955 - January 19, 2021

Oct 13, 1955 - Jan 19, 2021

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Linda Ennesser

Missing you dear Skylar! Happy Birthday dear friend! xoxoxo

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Karen Lilla

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MY FRIEND

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Sandra Marschall

Lived up the street from Marianne growing up! Whenever I think of her I see that smile. Always good, fun ... Read more Lived up the street from Marianne growing up! Whenever I think of her I see that smile. Always good, fun thoughts. We use to like... Read more Lived up the street from Marianne growing up! Whenever... Read more

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Gail Thielsen, Smith

I met Marrianne at Grant high school where we were close friends freshman and sophomore years. She was always smiling and outgoing and lived life to its fullest. She will always be remembered Rest In Peace Marrianne.

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Lillian Maeder

I'm sorry, but it's been so long (more than 50+ years) since I'd even seen Skylar, let alone spoken with her that I cannot recall much about her. I do recognize her in the photos and did not know that she changed her name.

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Linda Ennesser

Missing you so much Skylar! You always were so positive, nurturing and loving! The best heart! So much fun to be around! Love you and miss you!

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Lyndsay Matushek

I met Skylar almost 15 years ago when I worked with Erin in Roselle. Skylar let me stay at her house during the summer so I wouldn't have to commute back and forth for work. She was so nice and fun and welcoming and I hope I told her how much I appreciated that, but I probably didn't. Fast forward to the last few years, I loved seeing her at her grandson Cullen's parties and she also made a special trip to visit my son and I about 2 years ago. She really was the nicest, most thoughtful, and the most fun because she walked to the beat of her own drum. I am so sad for her family and so very happy that I knew her! ❤️

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Krashanda Snead

I’m sorry for the sudden loss. I will be praying for you and your family. We love you. Jordan and Ethan said she will be missed and wished they could have more time with her.

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Laurie Alexander

I was so very sorry to hear that Skylar had passed away. My condolences go out to my brother Jesse who has shared twenty plus years with Skylar, loved her very much in his quiet way, and will miss her presence and their day to day routine.
Also to her children who I know she was very close to and loved them very much.
And also to her grandchildren who she loved dearly and who she was always talking about.
And to her family, some of whom I've met over the years.

Skylar was like a sister to me. When I first met her it was easy to genuinely like her. She was always happy, laughing, quirky. Even if she had a bad day or experience she could find some humorous aspect of it.
We had similar tastes and would love to hear "I don't really like this anymore, you want it?" Especially when it came to flashy bracelets. We shared our love of the Dollar Tree store and could spend an hour or more browsing in there even though we might have been in there a week before. Other shopping trips to more expensive stores paled in comparison.
She was always a creative person. Whenever I'd come by I'd always like to see what she had done to the place or how she'd changed it around to make a completely different look. I'd always tell her how much I envied her decorating eye. And she'd always have the giant ginger roots sitting in a bowl ready to add to some drink concoction she'd talk me into trying even though I don't like the taste of ginger. But I'd always at least try it. One time I even liked it :-D
Then she starting painting and creating other beautiful things. I'd come by and see the beginnings or works in progress and be so amazed at her talent. I was also lucky and blessed to receive a few myself.
The world has lost a beautiful soul but Heaven has gained one.
Rest in peace Skylar. You will be missed very much, but never forgotten. I love you always and forever.

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Jason Knigge

The last time I spent time with Skylar was at Jesse's brothers birthday dinner. We ate at Chandlers last year and she was her wonderful self. Always smiling and cracking jokes. Rest in piece and thank you for making my best friend happy and loved all these years.
Sincerely, Jason Knigge

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Jesse Alexander

2019, St. Louis, MO, USA

Me and Skylar up in the arch on our trip to St. Louis, October 2019.

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Jesse Alexander

Skylar was my soul mate. I loved her so much. Such an amazing person. So caring and empathetic. Just thinking of her makes me smile. So many wonderful memories. I love you Skylar, you will be forever in my heart.

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Jesse Alexander

2018, A rest stop on I65 in Indiana.

Skylar petting a fawn that came up to her.

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Erin Swillum

Of course the wildlife approached her! Such a great photo! ❤ Of course the wildlife approached her! Such a great photo! ❤ Of course the wildlife approached her! Such a great... Read more

Samantha Sylverne

There really aren’t words that can accurately speak to how pure and loving my grandma Skylar was. She always had a youthful spunk and the biggest heart in the world. I’ve never met anyone quite like her. ❤️

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Karen Hinde Lilla

To my friend of 48 years. You touched so many people with your loving nature, as your concern and caring... Read more To my friend of 48 years. You touched so many people with your loving nature, as your concern and caring for others is bar... Read more To my friend of 48 years. You touched so many people... Read more

Linda Ennesser

Skylar was one of the most loving, fun, sweet, compassionate, positive, creative, thoughtful people I have ever known. She had a contagious enthusiasm for life. Skylar loved her family and friends. She was always available to lend a hand and put things in a fresh, positive perspective. Love & miss you Skylar and looking forward to seeing you in Heaven.

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