Daniel J Wilkins Obituary (1950

Daniel J. Wilkins, 67 of Normal, passed away on Sunday, November 25, 2018 at Heartland Health Care, Normal. Daniel's service will be held on Saturday, December 1, 2018 at 2pm at Calvert & Metzler Memorial Home, Bloomington. Visitation will be held from 11-2pm on Saturday at the funeral home. Cremation rites will be accorded following the service. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Miracles for Mya at miraclesformya.org Calvert & Metzler Memorial Home is in charge of arrangements. Daniel was born on December 30, 1950 in Moline, Illinois. He is the son of S. Glen Dale and Johanna Marie Ybarra Wilkins. He married Mary Ann Pacholik on May 5, 1978 in Bloomington. Daniel is survived by his wife Mary of Normal; their children, Danielle (Matthew) Cox, Bloomington; John (Nikki) Wilkins and Bryan Wilkins both of Normal; 2 grandchildren, Connor and Destinee Wilkins; great granddaughter, Lillian Copley and his brothers and sister, Joe (Sharon) Wilkins, Bloomington; Connie Wilkins, Rock Island, IL and Kim (Diane) Wilkins, Rock Island, IL. He is preceded in death by his parents and 3 brothers, Mike, Glen and Kevin . Daniel grew up at the ISSCS (Illinois Soldiers Sailors Children's School) and was a graduate of U-High class of 1969. He worked at the Pantagraph Printing and Stationary Company for 36 years retiring in 2012. Daniel loved listening to music, reading and was an avid Chicago Cubs fan. Most important in his life was his family. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends.