Xavier Skibniewski, age 89, of Schaumburg, beloved husband of Leona, nee Rutkowski; loving father of Theodora (Tom); loving grandfather of Alison (Tom) and Mark; cousin to many. He was a pharmacist at Osco for 10 years and owner of Skib’s Pharmacy for 28 years. Member of the Polish American Pharmacist Association. Army Vet of WWII, serving with Patton’s tankers in the 48th Medical Battalion of the Second Armored Division. He landed at Normandy on D-Day plus three. Visitation 3 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Ahlgrim & Sons Funeral and Cremation Services, 330 W. Golf Road, Schaumburg. Funeral Prayers 9:15 a.m. Monday to St. Matthew Mass 10 a.m. Entombment Maryhill Cemetery, Niles. In lieu of flowers, memorials will be appreciated to the University of Illinois at Chicago, School of Pharmacy. Funeral info: 847-882-5580.
