Helen Skilken Obituary (1914 - 2010)

Helen Skilken, age 95, of Columbus, passed away on Monday, February 15, 2010. She is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph. Helen is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Lynne Skilken and Robert Brown; son and daughter-in-law, Steve and Karen Skilken; grandchildren, Joshua, Alexandra and Nicholas Brown, and Jordan and Blake Skilken. Helen headed the Helen & Joseph Skilken Foundation that supported many charitable organizations. Funeral service will be held at 2 PM on Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at TEMPLE BETH SHALOM, 5089 Johnstown Rd., New Albany, with Rabbi Howard Apothaker and Rabbi Benjy Bar-Lev officiating. Burial to follow at New Agudas Achim Cemetery. The family will be receiving friends at Steve and Karen Skilken’s residence on Wednesday from 5-8 PM. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Helen’s memory may be sent to The James Cancer Center, Development Office, PO Box 183112, 660 Ackerman Road, Columbus, OH 43218-3112.