Toni Skifstad

VISITATION:

10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, May 27, 2017 , at Pederson-Volker Funeral Chapel, 44 E. Columbia St., Chippewa Falls

GRAVESIDE SERVICE:

12:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 27, 2017 , atCopp Cemetery, Town of Anson, Chippewa County, WI

Toni M. (Nunke) Skifstad, 52, of Eagan MN, formerly of Chippewa Falls, died unexpectedly on Sunday, May 14, 2017, in Eagan MN.

Toni was born on January 18, 1965 to Walt and Cheryl (Walters) Nunke in Chippewa Falls. She graduated from Chippewa Falls High School with the class of 1983.

She worked at Blue Cross Blue Shield and Travelers. Toni loved gardening, canning, riding horses and being outside. She volunteered with several organizations and was always willing to lend a helping hand to friends and neighbors.

Toni is survived by her father, Walt Nunke of Jim Falls; three daughters, Kirsten Skifstad of Minneapolis, Brianna Skifstad of California and Jordan Skifstad of Richland Center, WI; her siblings, Sheila (Todd) Iverson of Chippewa Falls, Matt Nunke of Jim Falls, and Lynn (Rick) Reim of Jim Falls; along with many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Cheryl.

A visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, May 27, 2017, at Pederson-Volker Funeral Chapel, 44 E. Columbia St., Chippewa Falls. Interment will be at Copp Cemetery, Town of Anson, Chippewa County, WI, with a lunch to follow. Msgr. Mark Pierce will be officiating the graveside service.

Toni had a big heart, but a troubled mind. She struggled with mental health issues for much of her life. She genuinely wanted to do right in this world, but her mental health challenges often got in the way.She is remembered by friends and family as someone who was very caring and friendly.

While Toni is now at peace, there are so many others who aren't. We ask that in lieu of sending flowers or gifts, to please consider a donation to Brain & Behavior Research Foundation, so that others may be relieved of the struggles that Toni experienced. We greatly appreciate any contribution you may be willing to give. https://bbrfoundation.donordrive.com/campaign/Toni