Stacy Lynn Skinner, age 68, of Ottumwa, IA, passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at Good Samaritan Society in Ottumwa.
Stacy was born on August 25, 1958, in Ottumwa, IA, to George William and Shirley Jean (Nichols) Handling. She grew up in Ottumwa and attended school there. Following high school, Stacy was united in marriage to Billy Skinner and they welcomed 2 children, Shirley and Leland. Stacy and Billy later divorced. She and Richard Chrisman later welcomed 2 children, Michelle and Richard II. Stacy later met her lifetime partner, Frank Langgin.
Stacy had a very kind and generous heart and found great fulfillment in taking care of others. She worked at the Ottumwa Manor before working in in-home health care and lastly at Prairie Hills Assisted Living.
Stacy enjoyed spending time outdoors, especially fishing, and she had an interest in CB radios. She was an excellent cook, well known for her fish fries she loved to host as well as her delicious fried chicken and potato salad. Stacy also enjoyed playing Bingo, board games, and cards games, with Skipbo, Phase 10, and UNO as some of her favorites. Above all else, Stacy cherished the time spent with her family and friends.
Stacy is survived by her children, Shirley (Fonzi Short) Skinner, Leland “Bubby” (Hope Schakel) Skinner, Michelle Chrisman, and Richard “Richie” (Tiffany) Chrisman II; 16 grandchildren; 1 great granddaughter; her lifetime partner, Frank Langgin; her siblings, Hope Sanders, Heather Ingles, Michelle Sanders, and Tyann Handling; and her best friend, Tammy Wells. Stacy is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and good friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents, George and Shirley Handling; her grandparents, Gerald and Margaret Nichols and George and Marie Handling; a brother, George William “Billy” Handling II; and a sister, Brigett Hartsock.
Stacy’s family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the staff at the University of Iowa Hospital, Good Samaritan Society, EMS, and the Ottumwa Fire Department for the excellent care, compassion, and kindness they extended to Stacy and her family.
A Celebration of Life will be held from 3:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at her son’s home- 11232 Angle Road, Ottumwa, IA 52501.
An open memorial has been established to the family.
