Maryann W. Skelton

Maryann, 86, of Sun City West, AZ passed away on October 30, 2024 at her home with family by her side. She was born in Little Falls, MN on July 28,1938.
Maryann was the first child born to Stella (Czech) and Valentine (Walter) Wielinski. She married Harley V. Holm at Our Lady of Lourdes in Little Falls, 1958. Their five children were born and raised in Duluth, MN. After Harley’s death, she married John B. Skelton in Duluth, 1977. She lived in Little Falls, Duluth, Omaha Nebraska, Sun City West (SCW) AZ, and currently resides in heaven.
Maryann started working for the phone company as a St. Francis High School senior, stopped after she married to start and raise her family, then resumed her career with the company in 1969. She finished her career with NW Bell as a support supervisor in Omaha retiring after 25 years of service in 1990.
Maryann had a passion for singing, music, stitching, bird watching, volunteering, reading, traveling, cribbage, providing treats to puppy dogs who passed by her driveway, amongst others. She was a member of church choirs wherever she lived and was a frequent soloist in the St. Lawrence, Duluth choir during the 1970s. While retired she volunteered at Our Lady of Lourdes SCW, at Integra Hospice, and for 23 years with the SCW Posse.
Maryann was known for her love of God, positive-never-complain attitude, warm-quick smile, sense of humor, courage, determination, and drive to enjoy life no matter the circumstances. These traits allowed her to live a full, complete life while battling multiple sclerosis in an exemplary manner for 50 years.
She was met in heaven by her parents, husbands, brother Tony, and granddaughter Kirsten. She is survived by her children Steve Holm, Ron (Carmen) Holm, Debbie (Brian) Budge, Ken (Judy) Holm, Sandee (Joe) Rademacher; grandchildren Garrett, Daniella, Camila, Derek, Lauren, Ashley, Jared, Michelle, Sarah; siblings Wally Wielinski, Doris Doroff, Rosie Masterson.
The family would like to thank Eileen Torres and her team (Ruben, Gracie, Janette, Ana) for the wonderful care and love they provided Maryann over the past two plus years and especially in her last months.
A funeral mass will be held Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at Our Lady of Lourdes, Sun City West at 10:00am MST. The mass will be live-streamed (https://www.ololscw.org/specialevents). Memorial donations may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society or Animal Humane Society.
A celebration-of-life will be held in Minnesota at a later date.