Keshena Resident Arlene Marcella Skomski Dies Peacefully at 87

Arlene Marcella Skomski, a longtime resident of Keshena, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at the age of 87. Arrangements are being handled by Swedberg Funeral Home and Crematory in Shawano, which has served Menominee County families across generations.

Skomski spent her life in Keshena, a community where neighbors and families are deeply interconnected across churches, civic organizations, and shared history. Her passing leaves a gap felt across that tight network of relationships that defines daily life in Menominee County.

The full obituary, including surviving family members, biographical details, and information on visitation and funeral services, is published on Legacy.com. Readers who wish to attend services, send condolences, or coordinate support for the family should consult the obituary directly at the Swedberg Funeral Home page on Legacy.com for confirmed service times and any family requests regarding flowers, memorials, or charitable donations.

The online guestbook hosted through Legacy.com also allows friends, former colleagues, and community members to leave written condolences for the family, a practice that has become an important part of how Keshena and surrounding Menominee County communities gather around grieving families when in-person attendance is not possible. Swedberg Funeral Home can be reached by phone at (715) 526-2631 for those who prefer to inquire directly about service arrangements.