Christine Ione Wilken

Memorial Gathering:  Sunday, Dec. 1, from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.  Location:  Lakeside Grill in Fond du Lac

Christine Ione Wilken (nee Budreau), 67, of Juneau went to be with God on November 16, 2019, at the Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac after a short battle with cancer.
She was born on April 28, 1952, the daughter of Jack D. and Gloria J. (nee Radue) Budreau.
Christine worked for over 29 years as a CNA doing homecare.
She enjoyed the outdoors, camping and fishing and spending time in northwoods of Wisconsin.
She was very artistic doing crafts and painting and she had a great love of all animals, but most important to her was her family and the memories they made together.
Survivors include her daughter, Stephanie (Arik) Kohman of Beaver Dam; grandson, Marshall Kohman, granddaughter, Brittany (Alexander) Sloush of Virginia; great-grandsons, Isaac and Theo; sister, Kay Budreau of North Fond du Lac; brothers, Michael Budreau of Rhinelander, Brian Budreau of Fond du Lac, and Jeff Budreau of Oshkosh; eight nieces and nephews,Trisha (Jeff) Steffen of Medford, Jamie (Brooke) Bowen of Fond du La, Trina (Dan) Lehner of Beaver Dam, Jenny Bowen and (Colton Kennedy) of Franksville, Megan (Patrick) Olson of Medford, Josh Christian-Budreau of Milwaukee, Brandon Budreau of Fond du lac and Lucas Budreau of Appleton; and 14 great-nieces and nephews. Christy’s best friend Janice Wachs of 43 years from Milwaukee held a special place in her heart.
Christine was preceded in death by her parents and grandparents.
A special thank you to Hospice Home of Hope. Your compassion for our sister was greatly appreciated.
A memorial gathering will be held Sunday, Dec. 1, from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Lakeside Grill, 71 Promen Drive in Lakeside Park in Fond du Lac, WI 54935 with a buffet luncheon and refreshments served.
Twohig Funeral Home is serving the family with online guestbook and condolences at www. twohigfunerals.com