Raymond Lyle Wilkinson, October 4, 1975 - May 1, 2026
El Paso – Raymond L. Wilkinson, 50, of El Paso, formerly of Wyoming, passed away unexpectedly from a heart attack on Friday, May 1, 2026, at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington. Raymond was born on October 4, 1975, in Peoria, to William H. and Susan C. (Hill) Wilkinson. He married Robin D. (Celus) on January 25, 2025, in Wyoming. Surviving are his wife, Robin, of El Paso; two sons, Haden and Hunter Wilkinson of Normal; three step-daughters, Paige Nicklin of Pekin, Angela (Andrew) Woodhall of Cape Girardeau, MO, and Kelsey Nicklin of Avison; two grandsons, Aleczander and Asher; two sisters, Christina (Jim) Lauwerens of Rochester, IL, and Anita Wilkinson of Pekin; nieces and nephews, Jordan, Caitlin, and Jared; many close, good friends; and his beloved golden retriever, Case. He was preceded in death by his parents. Ray attended Wyoming High School and was in the first graduating class of Stark County High School in 1993. He received his bachelor’s degree from Western ...