Margaret M. Wilken Obituary
The memory of Margaret M. Wilken of Bartelso, Illinois, who passed away on May 22, 2025 at the age of 82, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Margaret M. Wilken to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her father William; her husband James V. "Jim" Wilken; her son James Gerald Wilken; her father-in-law Alphonse; her siblings, Jerome Varel (Dolores "Toots"), Pete Varel, Jim Varel, Sally Gerdes (Bernie) and Bernadette Kluemke (Gerhard); and her brother-in-law Frank Goebel.
She is survived by: her children, Mark Wilken of Bartelso, Floyd Wilken (Kelly) of Bartelso, Keith Wilken (Julie) of Bartelso and Kelly Harre (Scott) of Bartelso; her grandchildren, Taylor Thomas (Gavin), Kendra Mueller (Dylan), Brendan Wilken (Chloe), Brock Wilken, Olyvia Wilken (Danny Metzger), Alyse Wilken (Clayton Dannaman), Bryce Harre (Breanne Jansen), Ashtyn Harre and Reece Harre; her great grandchildren, Hadlyn, Grace Thomas, Blair Mueller and Archer Wilken; her siblings, Bill Varel (Joann) of Bartelso, Blanche Goebel of Breese and Flossie Schlautman (Frank) of Bartelso; and her siblings-in-law, Joan Varel of Bartelso, Betty Varel of Bartelso, Jack Wilken (Cleo) of Bartelso, Ruth Ann "Tootsie" Hoh (Leroy) of Bartelso, Carol Menkhaus (Phil) of Bartelso, Kathy Frerker (Don) of Bartelso, Jerry Wilken (Kathy) of St. Louis and Joe Wilken of Aviston. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, plants, and other gifts, memorials may be made to the Bartelso Community Development Club or Murry Parents Association and will be received at the visitation or by mail, Moss Funeral Home, 535 N 5th St. Breese, IL 62230, who is serving the family.
