Jean I. Wilkinson, 99, of Watseka passed away on Monday, December 6, 2021 at Watseka Rehab and Healthcare Center in Watseka. She was born on June 22, 1922 in Sheldon, the daughter of Oscar and Kittie (Karr) Samuelson and they preceded her in death. She married Marion Wilkinson in Watseka and he preceded her in death in July of 2000.
She is survived by her daughter in law, Pam Wilkinson of Michigan City, Indiana; two grandsons, Steve (K.C.) Strough of Monee and Jeff (Teresa) Strough of Kentland, Indiana; two great-grandchildren, Alex and MacKenzie Strough of Monee.
Jean was also preceded in death by four brothers, four sisters, one son, Bill Wilkinson, and one daughter, Carla Strough.
Jean was a receptionist for Dr. Hungness in Sheldon for 35 years.
Arrangements are being handled by the Knapp Funeral Home in Watseka.
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