Leonard J. Skuta

"Lenny"

Age 88, late of Lockport passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 10, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born and raised in Joliet and a resident of Lockport since 2009. A graduate of Joliet Catholic High School and received his Pharmacy Degree from Butler University. Member of St. Joseph Church, Lockport for many years, former member of St. Paul the Apostle Church, Joliet, and S.S. Cyril and Methodius, Joliet. Leonard was a dedicated Pharmacist at Lincoln Way Pharmacy, New Lenox, and Jaffe Pharmacy, Kankakee where he retired in 2012. An avid Chicago Cubs fan, loved reading the newspaper, watching the news, but above all else he cherished spending time with his family.

Preceded in death by his daughter, Linda Skuta (1979); his parents, Joseph and Theresa (Nee Ligos) Skuta; his siblings, Joseph (Helen), Theresa (Pete), Albert Skuta and Lorraine Tezak.

Survived by his devoted wife of 56 years, Jane (Nee Eckman) Skuta; three loving daughters, Lori (Bob) Miller, Lisa (Tim) Hartford, and Julie (Justin) Kandell; seven cherished grandchildren, Makenzie and Ethan Miller, Alissa (Kyle) Smart, Katie (Bryan) Bandyk, and Hailey (fiancé Jacob Kuhne) Hartford, Logan and Aiden Kandell; two adored great grandchildren, Benjamin Bandyk and Sabrina Smart; in-laws, Nancy Skuta, Dr. Skip (Georgene) Eckman, and Gerald Tezak; and many dear nephews, nieces, and friends. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Lightways Hospice or St. Joseph Church, Lockport in Lenny's name would be greatly appreciated.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at St. Joseph Church 410 S. Jefferson St. Lockport, IL 60441 from 10:00am until time of Mass at 11:00am. Interment following Mass at Elmhurst Cemetery, Joliet.