Ronald Skiff, Jr., age 50 of Carlyle, passed away at his home on Friday, November 28, 2025.
Ron was born in Alton, Illinois, on March 3, 1975, a son of Ronald Sr. and Tina (Courto) Skiff. He attended Roxana High School and later built a career in sales with Riverside Restorations. He had a passion for flying drones and capturing the world from above. Ron found pleasure in simple joys, like a quiet sunset by the lake or the roar of the waves on the beach.
Ron is survived by his father, Ronald Skiff Sr., and fiancée Tracey Stammer; two children, Randy Skiff and Thayde Cooper; a brother, Michael Skiff; aunts and uncles, Brad and Susie Ridgeway, and Amy Ridgeway; his cousins, Brandon Ridgeway and Sharie Downer; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Tina Skiff; his stepmother, Sharon Skiff; his grandparents, Pat Courto, and Robert and Rosie Skiff; his uncles, Bruce Ridgeway and Richard Skiff; and a stepbrother, Dwayne Rexford.
A Memorial service will be held at Zieren Funeral Home, 1111 Clinton Street, Carlyle, IL on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at 12:00 Noon. Visitation will be held at Zieren Funeral Home prior to the service, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
Expressions of sympathy in memory of Mr. Skiff are suggested to the Wisetown Baptist Church or to the American Diabetes Association. Donations will be received through Zieren Funeral Home. Online condolences may be shared by visiting www.ZierenFuneralHome.com.
