Norma Skobel M-F-34-2

Norma Skobel, 98, of Winter Haven, Florida, died on March 29, 2023. She was home with family and Hospice caring for her. Mrs. Skobel was born in Bartholomew County in Indiana on January 18, 1925, the daughter of Mallie and Nola (Malson) Taulman. She married John R. Skobel Sr., and he preceded her in death February 3, 1984. Mrs. Skobel was a homemaker and helped her husband operate their dairy farm. She later moved to Florida where she loved playing cards and bingo. She accumulated a large collection of decorative and comically posed frogs and was a loyal fan of Purdue, the Tampa Bay Rays, and the Buccaneers. Mrs. Skobel is survived by her daughter, Martha Franklin (Steve) of Winter Haven, her son, Jacob Skobel Sr. (Anita) of Harrison, Arkansas, and daughter-in-law, Sheila Skobel of Columbus, Indiana along with four grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, 3 sisters, husband, son, John Jr., and grandson, John III. There will be a graveside service on Tuesday, April 4th at 10 am in Edinburgh, Indiana at Rest Haven Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Barkes, Weaver & Glick Funeral Home. Online condolences and special memories may be shared with the Skobel family at barkesweaverglick.com