Esther Wilkens Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Esther Wilkens of Stockton, Kansas, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on May 13, 2024 at the age of 86. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Esther Wilkens to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Ernst August Martin and Blanche Orene Erdman (Stamper); her husband Art Wilkens of Joseph's Catholic Church; her brothers, Paul Erdman (Betty), Dean Erdman (Esther) and Earl Erdman (Ilene); her daughter Debra Birkholtz (Russell); and her son-in-law Rex Megaffin.
She is survived by: her children, Chuck Wilkens (Alicia) of Goodland, Kent Wilkens (Nancy) of Bismark, ND, Steve Wilkens (Tonya Bethel) of Stockton, Tony Wilkens (Lexy) of Plainview, TX, Brenda Coon (Lonnie) of Goodland and Lisa Eisiminger (Brad) of Hays, KS; and her grandchildren, Drew Wilkens (Kaylee), Grant Wilkens (Mary Kate), Brock Wilkens, Taylor Schulte (Kyle), Charley Hopper (Titus), Jordyn Wilkens-Talamantes (Felix), Jessica Wilkens, Joselyn Lindgren (Luke), Gabriel Wilkens (Ashton), Payton Wilkens, Paisleigh Wilkens, Levi Coon, Katelyn Murray (David), Kade Megaffin, Max Megaffin, Trae Megaffin (Cami), Jessica Morgan (Jon), Grant Eisiminger, Holden Eisiminger and Trevor Eisiminger. She is also survived by 22 great-grandchildren.
Memorials are suggested to St. Thomas Catholic Church, Our Lady of Perpetual Help, or City of Stockton-Downtown Beautification and may be sent to Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 723 N. 1st, Stockton, KS 67669.
