William K. Wilkinson Jr.

William K. Wilkinson Jr, age 85, of St. Helen, passed away Saturday, October 14, 2006 at King Nursing Centre in Houghton Lake. He had been a resident of St. Helen since 1978, formerly of Detroit. Mr. Wilkinson retired from the City of Detroit in 1978 after 30 years of service. He was a member of St. Helen Catholic Church, the K of C #8390, the American Legion Post #416 and the VFW Post #5680 all of St. Helen. Survivors include his children, William (Donna) Wilkinson of Redford Township, Ruth (Mark) Mosher of St. Louis, MO, Kathleen (Dennis) Myren of Waller, TX and Richard (Jacque) Wilkinson of Clarkston and four grandchildren, Karen, Barbara, Rachel and Elyse. Also surviving are his sisters, Dolores(Charles) Kimble of St. Helen, Helen (Robert) West of Farmington Hills, Ann (Jack) Spencer of Harrisville, June Spencer of Wixom and Sari Wilkinson of Southfield, and his brothers, Marvin Wilkinson of Southfield, Carl Wilkinson of Farmington Hills and Irvin Wilkinson of Southfield. He was preceded in death by his wife Ruth, brother Frank and sister Marie Ambrose. Visitation at the Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Home in St. Helen will begin Tuesday, October 17, 2006 from 2-9 p.m. with a Scripture Service at 7:00 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be held at St. Helen Catholic Church on Wednesday, October 18, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. Fr. Richard Seifferly will officiate with burial following at Fairview Cemetery, St. Helen.