Marit G. Skattum, 91, Shreveport, La., formerly of Sioux Falls, S.D., died Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2003, at Glen Retirement Center in Shreveport. Services were Saturday, Nov. 1, at George Boom Funeral Home in Sioux Falls. Burial was at Bethlehem Lutheran Cemetery, Hills. Marit G. Lommen was born to Even and Louise (Larson) Lommen on Feb. 4, 1912, on a farm in Lincoln County near Harrisburg, S.D. She attended country grade school and graduated from Augustana Academy in Canton, S.D.She married Kermit Skattum on July 9, 1937, in Brandon, S.D. They lived on the Lommen farm for 25 years before moving to Canton. They moved to Sioux Falls in 1964. Mrs. Skattum was a member of First Lutheran Church where she was active in Martha Circle and the Altar Guild. Survivors include two children, Stan (Pat) Skattum, Keller, Texas, and Carol (Chuck) Shoul, Doyline, La.; three grandchildren, Tony (Misty) Seaton, Stonewall, La., Kim (Greg) McKenzie, Keller, Bradley Skattum, Tucson, Ariz.; and five great-grandchildren. Mrs. Skattum was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, two brothers and one sister. George Boom Funeral Home, Sioux Falls, was in charge of arrangements.
