In Memory

Vicki LaReau (Wilkening)

Vicki LaReau (Wilkening)

Vicki L. Wilkening, 61, of Chebanse passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee. She was born May 20, 1955 in Kankakee, the daughter of Romell and Darlene Emme LaReau and her father preceded her in death in addition to one brother, Dennis. She married Brian Wilkening on February 7, 1973 in Kankakee and he survives.

She is also survived by four sons, David (Heather) Wilkening of Bellevue, IA, Bruce (Tracy) Wilkening of Plainfield, Alen (Candace Ihrig) Wilkening of St. Louis, MO and Kyle (Darby L’ecuyer) Wilkening of Chebanse; two daughters, Hope (David Emerson) Wilkening of Orlando, FL and Lynn (Andrew) Radtke of Clifton; eight grandchildren, Erin Harmon, Gavin & Easton Wilkening, Ryne Wilkening, Cayden Alexander, Hunter & Troy Radtke, and Braiden Wilkening; her mother, Darlene LaReau of Chebanse; one sister, Diane Siebring of Ashkum; one brother, Randy LaReau of Chebanse; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Vicki attended the United Church of Christ in Chebanse and was a sales representative for Carsons in Bradley for 17 years. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, watching kids play sports and was a big Central Comets fan.