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Mary Wilkinson Obituary

Wilkinson, Mary Ellen Age 75 of Lexington, KY, wife of Francis J. Wilkinson Jr., died Wednesday, June 7, 2006 at her residence. Born in South Milwaukee, WI, she was a daughter of the late Henry and Marie Bedessem. She was a domestic engineer, a graduate of St. Mary's Academy in Milwaukee, a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, and the Women's Catholic Order of Foresters. Survivors other than her husband are 6 sons, Francis (Kathryn) Wilkinson III, Grand Junction, CO, Michael Wilkinson, Kremmling, CO, Thomas Wilkinson, Portland, OR, Gerard Wilkinson, Fayetteville, NC, Patrick Wilkinson, Lexington, and Christopher Wilkinson, Malvern, PA; a daughter, Anne Garlick, Lexington; a brother-in-law, Jack (Mary) Wilkinson; 15 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, 6 nieces and 3 nephews. Visitation will be 5 to 8 PM Sunday at Molthen-Bell & Sons Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Holy Sepulcher Cemetery at 10 AM Monday by Father Schubert.

MOLTHEN BELL & SONS 700 Milwaukee Ave. South Milwaukee 414-762-0154

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel from Jun. 10 to Jun. 11, 2006.

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June 12, 2006

Dear Gerard, you know that we are praying for you and for the repose of the soul of your Mother. The Reids.

Allison Scott

June 10, 2006

Gerard,

You and your family are in my prayers; I shall offer up tomorrow's Mass for your mother. May God bless you and your family.

The Morris Healy Family

June 9, 2006

I thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time and also for the soul of Mrs. Wilkinson. God bless.

Kenneth and Susan Rue

June 9, 2006

To All of Mary Ellen's Family



We were sorry to hear about the passing of Mary Ellen. It is never easy to lose a loved one, but know that she is now at peace with no more suffering. We hope that time will help to heal the void that will be there for all of you. May God Bless you and we will keep you, her family in our prayers.



With our deepest sympathy

Ken, Susan, Alysia, Brian and (Audra)

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