Lynda Wilkerson

Birth Date: 
Friday, December 17, 1943
Date of Death: 
Saturday, February 22, 2025

Beloved wife for 35 years to the late James Edward Wilkerson, Jr.

Loving mother of Gale Miller, Craig Van Pelt and Kevin Van Pelt.  Caring step-mother of Nisa Wilkerson, Deanna (Chris) Schuehler and the late Michael Wilkerson. Raised like her own child and mentor to the late William Hannemann and Sher Hengels Sohol.

Dear grandmother of Jacob Van Pelt, Benjamin Van Pelt, Sara Van Pelt, Lee James McKnight and Nicole Miller.  Devoted like a grandmother to Christine, Tanya and Michael Hannemann.

Fond aunt to many nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by parents Eldon Roy Keene and Frances Keane and sisters Dolores (Robert) Diebold and Betty Hannemann.

Visitation: 
Thursday, February 27, 2025 - 10:00am to 1:00pm
The Original Rago Brothers Funeral Homes (Irving Park Rd.)
Funeral Service: 
The Original Rago Brothers Funeral Homes (Irving Park Rd.)
Thursday, February 27, 2025 - 1:00pm
Interment: 
Acacia Park Cemetery

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Anonymous replied on

Carl Wicklund
A dear and dedicated coworker of 20 years. Always looking out for the needs of others even if it meant her needs went unmet. More than a coworker, she was a loyal friend to me and many others. Her passing has left a whole in my heart.

Anonymous replied on

Gale Vanpelt Miller
I miss you bunches. My heart is heavy without you being here to say hello to. I love you.