Patricia Ann “Pat” Skinner, Skinners’ Amusements Co-Owner, Dies at 90
Patricia Ann “Pat” Skinner, co-owner of Skinners’ Amusements, has died at the age of 90. The Boone County Fair Association in Illinois is mourning her passing, acknowledging her family's decades-long partnership in providing amusements and bringing joy to fairgoers.
Rockford, IL, October 20, 2026 —
Patricia Ann “Pat” Skinner, co-owner of Skinners’ Amusements, has died at the age of 90, according to information shared by the Boone County Fair Association in Illinois.
The association is mourning Skinner’s passing and recognizing her family’s decades-long partnership in providing amusements for fairgoers. The statement links that partnership with bringing joy to people attending the fair, reflecting the family’s longstanding connection to the fair community.
Skinner’s death marks the loss of a member of a family whose work with Skinners’ Amusements has been part of that relationship for decades. The available information identifies her as a co-owner of the business but does not provide further details about her role, the company’s operations or the history of its partnership with the association.
No date or location of Skinner’s death was provided. The information also did not specify a cause of death, funeral arrangements, survivors or whether the family or association plans any further recognition. No direct statement from Skinner or her relatives was included.
The Boone County Fair Association’s acknowledgment centers on the family’s contribution to providing amusements and the connection formed with fairgoers over many years. Further details about Skinner’s life and the family’s plans were not available in the information provided.
Story summarized from the original created by Laura Neuzil on www.rockfordnewsfirst.com, see more information here.
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