Patricia Louise Skora

Patricia Louise Skora (nee Morici)
71 of Bella Vista AK, formerly of Richton Park, died Tuesday, June 5, 2012 in Bentonville, Arkansas. She was born on August 7, 1940 in Chicago to Harry and Stella (nee Taranowski) Morici. In Richton Park, she was very involved with her children's activities. She was a Girl Scout Leader, Room Mother, and involved in the school Parent Teacher Organization. She was an active member in the local homeowner's association and editor of the "Lakewood News". Pat loved to do crafts, including ceramics, furniture restoration and crocheting. She and her husband moved to Bella Vista in 1996. Pat worked in the accounting department at Wal-Mart for several years. 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.