> *Elaine M. Skoczylas*, 59 of rural St. Johns, died unexpectedly on
> October 1, 2009.
> She was born on June 20, 1950 in Eaton Rapids, MI the daughter of Daryl
> & Arlene (Colestak)
> and graduated from Eaton Rapids High School in 1969, and later attended
> Lansing Beauty
> College.  Elaine married Steven Skoczylas on May 4, 1984 in Lansing, MI.
> Elaine worked as a hairdresser at Hip Hop Hair & Nails in DeWitt, MI
> She enjoyed camping and travel.
> Survived by husband Steven and son Benjamin of South Carolina.
> Brother, Carl (Jeanne) Orr of Eaton Rapids, MI
> Preceded in death by her parents and brother Danny Orr.
> *The family will receive friends at Keck-Coleman Funeral Home,
> 989-224-4422 on
> Monday, 3-5 P.M.  Memorial services will be held at 5:00 P.M. *with Rev.
> Fr. Ray Urbanek
> officiating.
> Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.