Jeremy Bryan Hawkins

1973 - 2025

Jeremy Bryan Hawkins
Born: January 28, 1973
Died: October 6, 2025
JEREMY BRYAN HAWKINS, 52, of Monroe, WI, went to heaven on October 6th, 2025, at his home from an extended illness. He was born January 28, 1973 in Monroe, WI. He is survived by his parents, Stanley B. Hawkins and Debbie L. (Shaffer) Hawkins of Forreston, IL; his sister, Shirie L. (Troy) Henquinet and very special nieces, Aleah and Eevee, all of McHenry, IL; also, many aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was proceeded in death by his paternal grandparents, Jack and Barbara Hawkins; and maternal grandparents, Robert (Sr.) and Betty Shaffer.
He graduated from Forreston High School in 1991, where he was a successful athlete in football and track. He also participated in chorus and musicals. He attended HCC in Freeport, IL until October 10th, 1991, when a motorcycle accident left him paralyzed from the waist down. Following his accident, he focused on music, playing in the band Demonished, working set-up and recording bands in the Monroe area with his uncle, Jeff "Jay" Shaffer.
He worked a couple of seasons for Swiss Colony in computer programing. He helped friends fine tune online racing programs, as well as dirt track racing simulators. As a NASCAR and dirt track fan, he attended many races around central and mid-west states.
He enjoyed camping and fishing with friends and family, playing computer and video games. He was a member of a pool league in Monroe. He remained single most of his life. He was a very proud uncle to his nieces Aleah and Eevee.
A celebration of life will be held from noon to 4:00 PM, Saturday, November 29th, 2025 at the Moose Lodge, 639 3rd Ave, Monroe, WI. A short service will begin shortly after noon.