Geraldine F. Skenandore, age 63, of Keshena, started her journey to the Spirit World early Monday morning, June 24, 2024, at her home. Geraldine was born September 19, 1960, in Milwaukee, a daughter of the late Joseph and Frances (Lawe) Lafernier. Geraldine attended the Milwaukee Community School. Following high school, she was united in marriage to David Skenandore on March 6, 1982, in Milwaukee. The couple relocated to the
Menominee Indian Reservation in 1986. Geraldine was employed at the Menominee Casino for many years. Her husband David preceded her in death in 2013. Geraldine enjoyed traditional native arts, landscaping, crafts, and an occasional trip to the casino. Above all, she loved to be with her children and grandkids.
Survivors include her children, VaNessa Lawe of Wautoma, Frances Lawe of Keshena, Becky (Pifer Escalante) Lawe of Shawano, and Karrie (Bernard Webster) Skenandore of Keshena; grandchildren, Ashley, Jordan, Cierra, Kyle, Nashayla, Hayden, Makayla, Emalee, Kay-yariah, and Zoey; eight great-grandchildren; three sisters, Rogerine (Gerhardt) Wychesit of Keshena, April (Allen) Dodge of Middle Village, and Dawn Lawe of Keshena; special friend, Brian White; and special nieces and nephews, Leah, Tammy, Candace, Bernadine, ReAnne, Naomi, Addrienne, Lacey Lee, Dennis, Peter, Christian, Patrick, and Daniel May. She is further survived by numerous other relatives and friends. Geraldine was preceded in death by her parents; husband; two children, Lindsey Skenandore and Robert Joseph “Little Eagle” Lawe; and three sisters, Leah Sanchez, Edwina Waubanascum, and Sandra Lee Peters.
A celebration of life for Geraldine Skenandore will be held Monday, July 8, 2024, at 4:00 pm at the Lawe Residence, N1523 Highway 55, Keshena. Relatives and friends may call at the house at the time of service on Monday.
Mickelson Funeral & Cremation Service, Inc. of Shawano is assisting the family with arrangements. Please share online condolences at www.mickelsonfs.com.
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