Ronald Dean Wilkening's obituary , Passed away on January 14, 2020 in Highland, Illinois

Ronald Dean Wilkening

August 3, 1933 - January 14, 2020 (86 years old)

Highland, Illinois

Ronald Dean Wilkening's obituary , Passed away on January 14, 2020 in Highland, Illinois
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Ronald Dean Wilkening

August 3, 1933 - January 14, 2020 (86 years old)

Highland, Illinois

Ronald Dean Wilkening Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Ronald Dean Wilkening (Highland, Illinois), who passed away on January 14, 2020 at the age of 86. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Edwin Wilkening and Blanche Wilkening; and his son-in-law James "Jim" Grimes, Jr.. He is survived by: his wife Melva Wilkening; his daughters, Teri Grimes (Brian Stewart) and Debra Austin; and his grandchildren, Jaime Tiff (Joshua), Emily Galanowicz (Gavin), Julie Wright (Danny), Lindsay Hiltl (Hans-Ryan), Vanessa Uhls (Joshua), Kimberly Grimes (Steve Burgdorf), Tehya, Hannah, Lincoln, Lucky, Anna, Valerie, Drew, Abby, Danny, Dylan, Evelyn, Hans-Ryan II, Kellen, Penelope and Evan.

Memorials are appreciated to the American Cancer Society or the Brain Trauma Foundation.

Suggested donation : American Cancer Society



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Jan 16

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Valhalla Gaerdner Holten Funeral Home
3412 Frank Scott Pkwy W, Belleville, IL 62223

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Jan 17

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