Obituaries
Dr. Lyle Skinner
August 3, 1949 - September 15, 2026
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VISITATION
September 25, 2026 | 3:00 P.M. to 4:30 P.M. - Yurs Funeral Home 1771 West State Street (Rte 38) Geneva
- Memorial Service
- September 25, 2026 | 4:30 P.M.
- Yurs Funeral Home Geneva
Dr. Lyle Skinner, age 77, passed away peacefully at his home in Geneva, Illinois, on Tuesday, September 15. Lyle was born to Robert and Joyce Skinner in Sandwich, Illinois, and spent his childhood in Yorkville, Illinois, where he attended Yorkville public schools. He graduated from Northern Illinois University, where he studied interior design. After college, he moved to Chicago, where he became known for designing interiors for noted Chicago restaurants. He met Ruth Glen in High School, and they were married in December 1979, in Geneva Illinois – where they also raised their two children, Alexandra and Randall. Lyle went on to study psychology at the Professional School of Psychology in Chicago and practiced psychology until his passing. Lyle is preceded in death by his son, Randall, and brother Joe. He is survived by Ruth, his daughter Alexandra, his son-in-law Michael, his siblings Sharon Chase, Steven Skinner, and Scott Skinner, and many nieces and nephews.
A visitation will be held on Friday, September 25 at Yurs Funeral Home in Geneva, Illinois from 3-4:30pm. Followed by the Memorial Service at 4:30 P.M.
For information, please call Yurs Funeral Home Geneva. 630-232-7337
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Christine Fitzpatrick from Sacramento, ca, CA
"Dearest Ruth and Alex,I remember Lyle as a talented, artistic, brilliant, loving, gentleman and his light will continue in my life for as long as I remain on this earth. His love for you both is reflected in that light. I feel so fortunate to have known such incredible people as it has made my life much richer for it.God bless you both!My sincere love, Christine"
Susan Frances Field from Batavia, IL
"Dearest Ruth and Alexandra, I send you my deepest Condolences filled with my Love and Comfort. I have known Lyle and your family for many years. I will treasure each one of you. My Blessings to Lyle, always."
Joyce L Thomas from Sugar Grove, IL
"I was so terribly saddened to hear about Lyle's passing. He had such a delightful wit with his deep voice that could always make me chuckle. My deepest condolences to Ruth and Alexandra. He will be missed by all who knew him. Blessings, Joyce"