Obituaries

July 25, 1987 to February 14, 2020

FRANCESVILLE - Chase Michael Skalon, 32, of Francesville, passed away Friday, Feb. 14.

He was born July 25, 1987 in Lafayette. He graduated from West Central High School in 2006 and attended Indiana University in Bloomington.

He is survived by:
Leesa and Mike Gayer, Francesville, Mother
Mike and Paula Skalon, Monticello, Father
Kyndra Holliday, Francesville, Fiancé
Rhaylea Riyan Holliday, Francesville, Daughter
Jagger Hale Skalon, Francesville, Son
Shauna and Travis Tiede, Lafayette, Sister
Cayden Tiede, Lafayette, Nephew
Kinsley Tiede, Lafayette, Niece
Travis and Bekky Garner, Winamac, Step-Brother
Noah Garner, Winamac, Nephew
Talen Garner, Winamac, Nephew
Tyler and Samantha Garner, Casselberry, FL, Step-Brother
Zelda Garner, Casselberry, FL, Niece
Easter Marie Taylor, Winamac, Paternal Grandmother
Many Aunts, Uncles and Cousins

Preceded in death by:
Autumn Dawn Skalon, Sister
Max and Beverly Odom, Grandparents
Leopold Skalon, Grandfather
Keith Taylor, Step-Grandfather
Louis and Wanda Gayer, Step-Grandparents
Charles and Fay Frakes, Step-Grandparents
Kevin Max Odom, Uncle
Raymond Lee Skalon, Uncle

Mr. Skalon was a kind-hearted soul, who enjoyed life, family, and friends. He enjoyed landscaping work and was an avid sports fan. The Michigan Wolverines and New England Patriots were among his favorite teams. In recent years, he cherished a relationship with Kyndra and their children, Rhaylea and Jagger. His family meant the world to him. He will be truly missed by all those touched by his love and friendship.

Private services will be held at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville with Pastor James Ketchen officiating. Private burial will be at Roseland Cemetery in Francesville.

Memorial donations may be made to the Chase Skalon Memorial Account at any Alliance Bank location. This memorial account is being established by the family for Chase’s children.

Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.