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Kayshawn Wesley Deon Wilkerson
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Kayshawn Wilkerson Obituary
Kayshawn Wesley Deon Wilkerson, 18, passed away on August 6, 2025 in North Chicago, Illinois. He was born March 30, 2007 in Ocala, Florida to Katrina Butcher and Kevin Wilkerson. He was serving in the United States Navy.
He is preceded by his grandfather, Kenneth Butcher and grandmother, Barbara Wilkerson.
He is survived by his mother, KatrIna Butcher; Aunt, Krystal Butcher; grandmother, Grace LaChapelle; Aunt, Brandy Christmas; Aunt, Brittany Lachapelle; Uncle, Kenneth Butcher, Jr.; grandmother, Kelly Butcher; Aunt, Ali Legrice; Aunt, Becca Legrice; Aunt, Amelia Wilkerson; Uncle, Matthew Wilkerson; Father, Kevin Wilkerson; and several cousins.
A Funeral Service will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday August 22, 2025 at Countryside Funeral Home with full military honors.
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