Wayne Edward Wilken's obituary , Passed away on October 17, 2021 in Kankakee, Illinois
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Wayne Edward Wilken

February 9, 1960 - October 17, 2021 (61 years old)

Kankakee, Illinois

Wayne Edward Wilken's obituary , Passed away on October 17, 2021 in Kankakee, Illinois
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Wayne Edward Wilken

February 9, 1960 - October 17, 2021 (61 years old)

Kankakee, Illinois

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Wayne Edward Wilken Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Wayne Edward Wilken of Kankakee, Illinois, who passed away on October 17, 2021 at the age of 61. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Wayne Edward Wilken to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Charles Edward and Verena Wilken (Vogel). He is survived by: his pets, Peaches and Cinnamon; his son Edward Williams-Wilken; and his siblings, Theresa Rigney of Bradley, Linda Wilken of Oregon, David Wilken (Janice) of Bourbonnais and Robert Wilken of North Carolina.

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“I was considered Mr.Wayne's (step) Sister-in-law only because my 'step-mom' Mrs. Jeanne Graham was Wayne's family by being Wayne's older brother's (David)'s mother-in-law!My older sister Denise Wilken was wayne's sister-in-law!May Wayne R.I.P!”

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3639 IL-17, Kankakee, IL 60901-3367

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3639 IL-17, Kankakee, IL 60901

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