A memorial service will be held at Jefferson Gospel Open Bible Church, July 27, 2019, at 2:00 p.m.
Mildred was born in Jefferson, IA. December 26, 1933, daughter of Eleanor (Fisher) and Harold Phelps. After she graduated from Jefferson High School, she became a farm wife when she married Junior Skalla of Scranton, June 2, 1952. They shared 50 years together, raising six children. Mildred enjoyed her home and hard working life on the farm for 67 years.
Mildred was involved in church, community and social events, but her priority was always, "family first". Her large family and friends will remember her ability to make them smile, her love of cooking, and her kind and caring spirit. Mildred's friends were all so very dear and supporting to her, which she greatly appreciated.
Left to carry her memory are her 6 children: Michael Skalla, Bettendorf; Teresa Jones, Ackworth; Rose Mary (Mark) Thompson, Ames; Karen (Mark) Caraher, Glidden; Daniel (Lynn) Skalla, E. Moline, IL; and Dennis Skalla, Pueblo, Colo; 12 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren and 1 brother, 4 sisters and 1 sister-in-law and many nieces and nephews. Preceding in death were husband Junior and son-in-law Fred Jones.
Mildred was so anxious to go home to Jesus, and see passed loved ones. She will greatly be missed and lovingly remembered.
SHARE OBITUARY
v.1.8.18