Joyce E. Wilkening

Joyce Eileen Wilkening, 88, of Kankakee, passed away Saturday, July 25, 2020 at Gilman Healthcare Center. She was born August 21, 1931 in Chicago, the daughter of Rose and Charles Loveless. She worked at General Foods for 30 years. Joyce is survived by a daughter, Cathie Morgan; 16 grandchildren and many great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents and children, Brian Wilkening, Roger Wilkening, Lisa Cantway, and Susan Neblock. Joyce loved her animals, sewing, and spending time with grandchildren. She will be remembered fondly for her “Camp Grandma’s” Joyce was a selfless woman who lived her life making the people she loved happy. Her favorite thing was to spoil her grandchildren with amazing experiences that she created. She donated to many organizations, including anything with animals. She was a hard worker. She was wonderful mother and grandmother who will be missed dearly. A private family celebration was held, and cremation rites were accorded.