Jacqueline "Jackie" Wilkens

Jacqueline "Jackie" Wilkens age 58 of Ellsworth, Wisconsin, died peacefully Saturday, December 28, 2019, at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester following a recent illness. Jacqueline, the daughter of John & Judith (Majeski) Heesch, was born on September 20, 1961, in Hastings. Following her graduation from Hastings High School with the class of 1979, Jackie continued her education in business. She was the longtime owner of "Extreme Cleaning" and later, "L and J Cleaning" which is now owned by her daughter LeAnn. Jackie enjoyed crocheting, gardening, dancing, playing euchre and bingo, cooking, and baking. Most of all, she loved spending time with her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, John; and by her grandparents. Jackie is survived by her mother, Judy Heesch; children, Robert Heesch, LeAnn Denzer, Leah Heesch, Andy Wilkens, Randy Wilkens, and William Wilkens; lifelong partner, Loren Wilkens; grandchildren, Robert Jr., Genevieve, Paisley, Devin, Ellie, Lulu, Tanner, CallieAnn, Caleb, Conner, Alexis, Landon, Liam, Lillianna, and Jordon; her twin brother, Jeff and siblings, Jon and Jennifer; her dog, Buddy; and by many other relatives and friends. Memorial services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 11, 2020, at Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel of Hastings. Interment will follow at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish Cemetery. Family and friends are cordially invited to a visitation for one hour prior to the service, and to a luncheon following the interment all at the funeral home on Saturday. Arrangements are being completed by Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel of Hastings.