Avis L. Skeans, 71, of Eckerman, died suddenly Tuesday, October 27, 2009, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, while visiting family.

Born February 5, 1938, in Germfask, she was the daughter of Levi and Edna (nee O'Neil) Sanders.

She married Sonny Skeans, Sr. September 4, 1959, in Akron, Ohio.

In addition to being a homemaker, Mrs. Skeans was employed at Fox Den Restaurant, the Timberly Restaurant, and later at the Paradise Restaurant for 14 years. She was a member of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, and she enjoyed spending time with her family, hunting, fishing, and playing bingo.

Mrs. Skeans is survived by two children and their families, Sonny Jr. and Wendy Skeans of Paradise and Lela and Bill Kabelman of Eckerman; a grandson, Bill Kabelman of Eckerman; three great-grandchildren, Bethany, Yasmin, and Kamal, all of Eckerman; eight siblings and their families, Lorraine Carter of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, Evelyn Selby of Rexton, Lola Carter and Darlene Underhill, both of Mecosta, Donella and Gigs Fowler of Bandon, Oregon, Margaret and Elva Shipley of Cabit, Arizona, Agnes Landles of Oregon, and Lowell Sanders of Clarkston, Oregon; several nieces and nephews, and three of her husband’s relatives and their families, Clifford and Sharon Skeans of Paradise, Ernest and Juanita Skeans of Copemish, and Eleanor and Stephen Kaminski of Manistee.

Besides her parents, Mrs. Skeans was preceded in death by her husband, who died December 29, 2005, and two sisters.

Friends may call at American Legion Post 393 in Hulbert Monday, November 9, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. A service of remembrance will follow at 2 p.m. with interment at the Hulbert Township Cemetery.