JoAnne P. Wilkiel Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of JoAnne P. Wilkiel of Elgin, Illinois, who passed away on August 26, 2025, at the age of 79, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of JoAnne P. Wilkiel to show support.
As we bid adieu to JoAnne's earthly form, let us not dwell on the void left in her wake, but rather celebrate the legacy of love and inspiration JoAnne has bequeathed us. For though she may have departed from our sight, her spirit remains a timeless beacon, guiding loved ones through the labyrinth of life's journey.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Harold Pauley and Kathleen Pauley; her former husband Dick Drott; and her stepson Mark. She is survived by: her husband Mike Wilkiel; her stepchildren, Deborah, Christine Hanks, Larry and Mike, Jr.; and her siblings-in-law, Marilyn Gibson (Ron) and Tom Wilkiel (Pam). She is also survived by eight step grandchildren and seven great grand children.
