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Marie Wilkinson-Tellekson Obituary

Marie Wilkinson-Tellekson, age 46. Longtime Orland Park resident, born and raised in Morton Grove, passed away suddenly on August 2nd. Marie worked as the Finance Manager at Castle Buick/GMC in North Riverside. Graduate of Niles West High School. Cherished wife and best friend of Scott Tellekson. Daughter of Donald Wilkinson and the late Lucy nee Suidikas. Sister of John Wilkinson. Sister-in-law of Judy White, Tamara Shields and the late Sandra Meyer. Marie's love for life, commitment to family and friends, and glowing smile will be lovingly remembered by all fortunate to have known her. Visitation Thursday August 6th from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Chapel prayers Friday morning 9:15 AM at the Kerry Funeral Home, 7020 W. 127th Street, Palos Heights proceeding to Saint Alexander Church, Palos Heights. Mass 10:00 AM. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside. 708 361-4235 or kerryfh.com

Published by PL-Central from Aug. 5 to Aug. 13, 2015.
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Dear John and Family, our deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family , so tragic so young. Your in our heart and prayers. Pat and Laurie Reynolds

Laurie Reynolds

August 7, 2015

My deepest condolences go out to Scott. I know Marie will be truly missed by all that new her I know we will this is just a big shock that this happened and we are very sorry for your loss rest in Peace Marie....

Mike & Lydia Didier

August 6, 2015

Our sincere Condolences to the Wilkinson-Tellekson families. You are in our prayers.

Lou & Sheila Bosshart

August 6, 2015

Marie you are a very special young lady! I'm very glad I had the chance to meet such a special person and a wonderful family! You will be missed dearly by so many friends and family! You are now in a very special place celebrating in Heaven with your mom and many other loved ones! RIP Marie!

Susie Heinz/Boyd

August 6, 2015

Godspeed, Marie and Wilkinson and Tellekson Families.

Kruchten Family

August 6, 2015

In the short few years since we met Marie & Scott we have had many great times with her. She always had a great big smile on her face and her laugh would light up the room. In the short time we spent together, we developed a lifelong friendship and we will miss her dearly.

Tom & Michelle Slattery

August 6, 2015

This is such heartbreaking news. So very sad for all the family and especially you Scott. You could see in everything she exuded how much she was so so much in love with you. I'm so sorry. My condolences to all a million times. Rest in Peace Marie. You will be missed.

Lynette Campagna

August 6, 2015

So sorry for your loss. My prayers are with your family.

Marsha Hinthorn

August 6, 2015

I hear your exuberant laughter and your witty remarks. I see your beautiful smile and expressive eye roll. I miss you with my entire being but I am so very thankful for the time I was lucky enough to have with you. I will carry the memories with me forever in my heart. Until we meet again..

Megan Carroll

August 5, 2015

Marie you touched our lives in way that is unexplainable. You will always be in our hearts and our minds. From that evervescent smile to that infectous laugh. I love you to the moon and back. It gives me comfort knowing u are now an angel watching over us!!!

Jeannette Wood

August 5, 2015

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Aug

6

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Kerry Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center

7020 W. 127th Street, Palos Heights, IL 60463

Aug

7

Prayer Service

9:15 a.m.

Kerry Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center

7020 W. 127th Street, Palos Heights, IL 60463

Aug

7

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

Saint Alexander Church

Palos Heights, IL

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Kerry Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center

7020 W. 127th Street, Palos Heights, IL 60463

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