Frederick Gerald “Jerry” Skidmore, age 72, of Springfield, Mo., passed away Friday, July 24, 2009, in Springfield Rehabilitation. He was born August 20, 1936, in Laclede County, Mo., to Emmet Gerald and Alberta (Carney) Skidmore. His parents; and a sister, Mary Ann Skidmore, preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, Stella Skidmore of the home; step-daughters, Linda Hart and Patty Knight; step-grandson Nicholas Hart; as well as cousins, Roberta June Skidmore, Joel Dean Skidmore, Paul Skidmore and Kenneth Skidmore. Funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Monday, July 27, 2009, in Greenlawn Funeral Home North. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Open visitation will be held Sunday, July 26, 2009, after 5 p.m., in the funeral home. Friends and family may sign a guest book or send private condolences at www.greenlawnfuneralho me.com. Services have been entrusted to Greenlawn Funeral Home North, Springfield, Mo.