Karl J. Tilkens

Jun 6th, 1938 - Dec 18th, 2015
2 Guests

Visitation:

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church

Tue, Dec. 22nd, 2015 10:00 AM ~ 11:00 AM

Service:

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church

Tue, Dec. 22nd, 2015 11:00 AM

Burial:

Allouez Catholic Cemetery

Wed, Dec. 23rd, 2015 10:00 AM

Carterville- Karl J. Tilkens, 77, of Carterville, formerly of Green Bay, Wisconsin, passed away at 10:36 PM, Friday, December 18, 2015 at his home in Carterville.

Karl was born on June 26, 1938 in Green Bay, Wisconsin to Joseph and Muriel (Bunker) Tilkens.

He was retired after working many years as a Natural Resource Specialist within the Outdoor Recreation Management division of the Army Corp of Engineers.

Karl was Catholic and a faithful member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Herrin. He was a diehard, stock owning Green Bay Packers fan. He loved to travel to Packer’s games and play golf in his spare time. He also enjoyed spending time outdoors, landscaping his yard and having quality time with his children grandchildren and close friends.

Survivors include-

Son- Eric Tilkens and wife Rachel of Seattle, WA

Daughter- Karla Blake and husband Warren of Herrin

Daughter- Lindsay Townsend and husband Greg of Carbondale

Six Grandchildren:

Ian and Maya Tilkens of Seattle, WA

Adam, Noah and Ana Blake of Herrin

Kathryn Townsend of Carbondale

Sister- June Minor and husband Jim of Green Bay, Wisconsin

Sister- Donna Van Beek of San Luis Obispo, CA

Brother- David Tilkens and wife Jeanie of Green Bay, Wisconsin

Several nieces and nephews

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother- Paul Tilkens.

A funeral mass will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, December 22, 2015 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Herrin. Monsignor Ken Schaefer will officiate. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until time of service in the gathering room of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Herrin. Burial will be at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at Allouez Catholic Cemetery, overlooking his beloved Lambeau Field, in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin assisted the family with funeral arrangements.

Memorial donations are suggested to The Boys and Girls Club of Wisconsin and will be accepted at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home/ 201 S. 13th St. / Herrin, Illinois 62948. For more information or to sign the memorial guest register, please visit www.hughesfuneralhomes.com.




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2 Guestbook Messages

  • Guest: Jerry D. Pulley

    From: Marion, Illinois

    Date: December 21, 2015

    To the Tilkens family, never knew your father, but having lost a loved one myself in the last year, I can understand the loss. Also, love the photo, and that he’ll be buried near Lambeau is great. As a Packer fan I leave you with one last…..Go Pack Go!!

  • Guest: Nickie Carrier

    From: Unionville, Connecticut

    Date: December 21, 2015

    Tilkens Family:
    We were so sorry to hear about Karl’s passing. We hope that the love of family and friends will comfort and strengthen you in the days ahead.
    Karl has always been a dear friend to our family. He shared his contagious love of the Packers with us, for which we will always be grateful. It has been something that continues to unite “the Campbell kids” as we continue to live our lives with our own families. We try our best to enlist as many Packer Backers as we can. Usually, one trip to Lambeau is all it takes. Karl took 3 teenagers to Lambeau to watch GB vs. SF and the Pack won in overtime. 1996.That is one of my fondest memories. How it all started. He will truly be missed.
    Our Deepest Sympathies,
    Nickie Carrier