Obituary of Robert Wilkins

Robert "Bobby" Wilkins, 44, of　North Chicago, IL passed away on　April 19, 2015 at his home in Waukegan, IL. Bob was born on　August 14, 1970 and raised in North Chicago, IL　by　Bob and Linda Wilkins. He attended Holy Family Grade School and graduated from North Chicago High School in 1988. He worked as a Maintenance Worker　for the City of Lake Forest　for 20+ years. Bob was an active member of the Most Blessed Trinity Church, served as Chairman of the Parish Council and his tenor voice could be heard clearly on any given Sunday. He devoted much of his time and heart to Most Blessed Trinity Academy, where his children attend school, as the Athletic Director, board member of the school board and parents association and stagehand, set builder and jack-of-all-trades for many of the school’s drama performances. Bob was always giving his time and his talents and was happiest when singing in the choir, acting with his wife and kids or competing in rib cook-offs. Bob is survived by his wife, Kristel (Hamalainen) Wilkins of Waukegan, IL and his three children, Teagan, Aiden and Bryant. He is also survived by his parents, Bob and Linda Wilkins; his siblings, Bill (Amy) Wilkins, Kate (Mike) Behring, Andy (Gail) Wilkins; his parents-in-law, Arne and Marilyn Hamalainen; his brother-in-law, Greg (Melanie) Hamalainen and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He is preceded in death by his grandparents and his nephew, Brennan Wilkins. Visitation will be Friday, April 24, 2015, from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. at the Congdon Funeral Home, 3012 Sheridan Road, Zion. Mass of Christian burial will be Saturday, April 25th, at 10:00 a.m. at Most Blessed Trinity Church (Queen of Peace site), 910 14th Street, North Chicago, IL. Interment will follow at Ascension Cemetery, Libertyville, IL.