Wanda Lea Engelkens (1933 – 2020)

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Wanda Lea Engelkens, age 86, died Wednesday, May 20, 2020, at Citadel Care Center in Sterling, IL.

Wanda was born on September 12, 1933, in Malvern, IL, the daughter of Joseph and Sarah (Monier) Bushman.  She married Allan Engelkens on September 12, 1950, in Morrison, IL.  Wanda was a homemaker and a member of Bethel Reformed Church in Sterling.  She was previously a 4-H Leader and was active with her kids’ school activities and sports.

She is survived by her husband of Chadwick, IL; daughter, Lynn (Jay) Woodin of Milledgeville, IL; sons, Keith Engelkens of Chadwick and Kent Engelkens of Morrison; nine grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Leanne Slager; son, Larry Engelkens; brother, Charles Siddens; son-in-law, Alan Slager.

Private services will be held at a later date.

Wanda’s family would like to extend a special thank you to Citadel Care Center of Sterling.

A memorial has been established.

Online condolences may be sent to www.mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com.

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