Service Information
Laura J. Skelton, age 65, of Gaylord, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at Bayside Manor in Gaylord.
Visitation will be Friday, May 23, 2025, from 5:00-7:00 P.M., at Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hutchinson, Minnesota.
Interment will be Saturday, May 24, 2025, 12:00 P.M., in Oakland Cemetery, Hutchinson.
Obituary
Laura Jean Skelton was born October 10, 1959, in Onaway, Michigan. She was the daughter of Duane and Marlys (Steele) Skelton. Laura received her education in Silver Lake, Hutchinson, and New Hope, Minnesota, graduating with the Cooper High School class of 1978 in New Hope.
Laura loved children, her dolls and animals. She also enjoyed babysitting her nieces and nephews. Laura especially cherished evenings spent sitting around a bonfire with her family and friends.
Laura passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at Bayside Manor in Gaylord, at the age of 65 years.
Blessed be her memory.
Laura is survived by her:
Siblings, Lucinda Lear of Litchfield, MN,
Mary Black of Cosmos, MN,
Deb Salim of Hutchinson, MN,
Diane Raduenz and her husband, Gary of Glencoe, MN,
Ron Skelton of Otsego, MN;
Special Friend, Howard Burandt of Brownton, MN;
Children, Michael Freeberg of MI,
Anna Freeberg of Ham Lake, MN;
several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Laura is preceded in death by her Parents, Duane and Marlys Skelton; Brother, Dennis Skelton; Niece, Stephanie Raduenz; Nephews, Joe Skelton and Michael Struss.
Riana Klaustermeier says
I’m so sad to see this. Sending hugs and prayers! She was a blessing to have had in our lives
The Klaustermeier Family
Sally Cook says
So sorry for your loss. Wish I could be there to give you hugs. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love you