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This information was provided by John's sister Denise who was a member of the Class of 1959. After graduating from high school, Denise entered the Sisters of Providence. She was recently appointed General Superior of the congregation.
John was born on April 12, 1946 and passed away on December 1, 1983 from cancer of the esophagus. John attended Loyola Academy and graduated from John Carroll University in Cleveland. Following graduation and until the time of his death, he worked in banking.
John is survived by his wife Jean Shubat Wilkinson and three children: Katie Teske, her husband Mark and their two children Calista and Mark John; Amy McClure and her husband Chris and Patrick Wilkinson, USAF.
John would be so proud of his children and love his grandchildren.
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Norine O'Boyle (O'Donovan)
As you probably remember, John's Mother was the school secretary. Can you imagine having to be on your best behavior all of the time? A trip to the principal's office meant walking past your Mother's desk. And the punishment at school was minor compared to what would happen when you got home!I didn't see much of John after grade school, but after college we reconnected. A friend of John's was dating my roommate, so we would occasionally tag along on their dates. "Wilkie" was still the same old "Wilkie". No rough edges. Just a nice,funny,layed back kind of guy.
He died way too young.
Ann Solari (Zych (1968-1976) Twadell 1981-Present)
John was one of our classmates that I did not connect with after high school. My memories of him are his great sense of humor, quiet unassuming character and a loyal friend.
Sr Mona Wingert
If Denise receives this comments, I want to congratulate you on leading your Congregation. I realize you may not appreciate the congratlations in this day. Are you one for the Visitaton?
I would like to hear whet your mother is doing. I surely enjoyed her at the school. She was extremely efficient as well as being friendly and accessible.
I'm sorry to hear abougt John. He must have learned, as well as you, he friendliness of your Mom.
Sr. Mona
Mary Adele Tito (Boehm)
Memories of John are always a fun guy who would go along with the program. He was easy going, friendly and always laughing. Rick Lynch and John were attached at the hip especially after grade school so we never had a dull moment with those two. John, you are still missed.