A Funeral Service for Mr Ian Leslie “Shonk” WILKINSON will be held at Adams Funeral Chapel on MONDAY (9th May, 2022) commencing at 1.30pm.
Location of the Funeral can be found here
Followed by Burial at the Kerang Lawn Cemetery.
Location of Cemetery can be found here
We wish to encourage you to express your sympathies and condolences to the family via a post on this announcement which the family are able to access and read.
(All messages are pending the approval of staff to avoid inappropriate content)
Sad news. Deepest sympathy to the Julie and the Wilkinson family
Condolences to the family.
He will be missed on the road.
From Amy and Daniel O’Connor
Dear Julie, Brad, Min and Families. Garry, Judy and Family.
Ther are no words to express our sadness at the sudden passing of Ian. Our thoughts have been with you since hearing the news.
Much love
Norelle, Ken, Olivia and Alex
Our deepest sympathies to Julie, Brad, Melinda and families on the tragic loss of your beloved Ian (Shonk).
Shonk always had that incredible cheeky smile and always was up for a chat.
He will be so sadly missed by everyone that knew him.
Our sympathies to Gary, Judy and family, thinking of you at this terribly difficult time.
Rest In Peace Shonk❤️
Sending our love hugs and prayers to Julie, Brad, Melinda and extended family at this very sad time.
Deepest sympathy to you Julie and your family at this sad time Lyn Allan & Malachi
Love to you Julie in this heartbreaking time. Our thoughts are with you and all of your family. Love Ian and Kylie Cummins xox
Our deepest sympathy to Julie and all the family at this very sad time . Love Lee and Max Maclean
RIP Shonky, a cheeky bugger taken to soon. Love Rick and Donnella
Deepest sympathy to the Wilkinson family. Great bloke, RIP Shonky.
Deepest Sympathy to Julie & the family Thinking of you all at this sad time.xx
Deepest Sympathy Julie, Brad, Melinda & families,
Ian was a very respectable, likeable gentleman.
Thoughts are with you.
Our deepest sympathies to Julie, Min, Chris, Brad, Renee, Brylie, Lara, Cody and Zac. The world has lost one of the most kind hearted genuine blokes going around. We were so lucky to have Shonk in our lives, he brought light into any room, and by God made you laugh. It won’t be the same not seeing the ‘Shonk’ wave Our thoughts are with you all.
To Julie and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time,
Kevin & Cheryl Dove.
Our thoughts are with you all on such a sad occasion. Ian will be sadly missed by all. Deepest Sympathy from Tops Dennis Greenwood & families.
Thinking of you all at this time. Remember the special memories and treasure those in your hearts ♥️
Dear Julie Brad Melinda and families My heartfelt thoughts are with you all at this very sad time xoVal Hubbard and Family
To Julie, Brad, Melinda, Garry & Judi,
We send our love & sympathy on the sudden passing of Ian, a larger than life character.
Great mates reunited.
Our memories are forever.
Love from Gayle, Aaron & Rebecca xxx
Deepest sympathies and thoughts to Julie and Hippo, and all the Wilkinson families!
Barney, what a great loss to the Aussie society mankind!👍😎
We are shocked and saddened to learn of Ian’s passing. So many treasured memories of Wilkins-Wilkinson’s times together and the special bond Ian shared with Mum and Dad (D.B). Our heartfelt thoughts are with you Julie, Brad, Melinda and families.
To Dear Julie, Brad &Renee, Min & Chris, Gary & Judy and families, we are saddened by the shock of Ian’s sudden death. May you all take comfort in knowing that many others share your grief. Thinking of you all! Barb, Rob and families
Words fail me. I’m so very sorry to hear of your loved one’s sudden passing. Please know that my love and thoughts are with you all. RIP Ian.
Deepest Sympathy to Julie, Melinda, Brad and families on the passing of Ian.Thinking of you all on the shock passing of this great man. Deepest sympathy from Lindsay and Fran Thorne 💜
Much love & sympathy to all my Wilko family xx
Sending love, hugs and prayers to all the families and their friends at this very sad time. Memories are so precious.
Condolences to the Wilkinson Family.
So sorry for your loss of a great husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. Thinking of you all. Love to Julie, Bob, Renee, Min, Cluffy and all those beautiful kids. He will be sadly missed by everyone xxoo. Ann & Roger
Julie, Brad, Melinda and family, Gary and Judy, sincere sympathy on the sudden loss of Ian, a genuine good bloke and a fine citizen.
Rest peacefully.
Ken and Anne Jenkins.
So saddened to hear of the sudden loss of your beloved Ian (Shonk) – deepest sympathy to you Julie, Brad, Melinda and families. Shonk brightened the lives of many. Gone to soon!
Deepest sympathy to Julie and family
To Julie , Melinda, Brad and families,
Sincere sympathy on the loss of Ian .
One of a kind, a top bloke.
Stewart Wilkins.
So sorry for your loss condolences to all the families Brendan and Cheryl
Sincerest condolences to Julie, Brad, Melinda and families, our thoughts are with you all at this saddest of times. Also thinking of the extended Wilkinson/Peel families.
Condolences to the Wilkinson families RIP Shonk.
My heart breaks for you Garry on the loss of your brother and mate. Love to all of Ian’s family and friends. Xxx
To Julie, Brad, Melinda and families our deepest sympathy to you all on the very sad passing of Shonk and also to Hippo and family. Thinking of you all. A happy go lucky good Aussie bloke gone too soon. Lyn & Sambo
Thinking of you and your family Min during this sad time. Deepest sympathy to you all xo
We were just shattered to hear that Shonk was taken so suddenly, a great mate gone way too early
Our heart felt sympathy to Julie, Brad, Melinda and family’s
A true friend and mate that will live on in our hearts forever
Julie, Brad, Min, Renee, Chris and families, such a loss of a wonderful fella. Words cannot express our feelings. Our deepest sympathies are with you all at this time and we’ll be keeping you in mind as you learn to live in a world with no Shonk.
Deepest sympathy to all family
Regards
Monica and Neil Harrop
Deepest Sympathy to you and your family
Wishing you comfort at this very sad time as you mourn the loss of a true Aussie Character much loved by all will be sadly missed by you and all who knew him
Julie & family, Garry, Judy & Wilkinson families Our sincerest sympathy to you all on the sudden loss of your dearly loved Ian. Cheryl & Charlie
Condolences from Troy & Kerri , dean turvey
We are utterly heartbroken for you all at the loss of Shonk. His cheeky smile will be so missed. Thinking of you all, The Dean Family
Deep sympathy to al the family xo
Thinking of you all at this very sad time! Julie, Brad, Melinda and families, Hippo, Judy and family, no words can help at this tragic time. Rest easy now Shonk. Scrivo and Coll.
Condolences to Julie, Brad, Melinda and family on the passing of Ian (Shonk) taken way to early, thinking of you all at this sad time 😢regards Shane & Raelene Hall
Deepest sympathy to the Wilkinson family.
Our thoughts are with you all on the sad passing of Shonk, regards Terry, Nic and family
Our sincerest condolences to Julie, Min, Brad and family. Thoughts are with you at this sad sad time.
Our sincere condolences to Julie and the entire Wilkinson family, our love and thoughts are with all during this difficult time. Taken too soon Shonk and be sadly missed by all who knew you.
To Julie, Melinda, Brad and families. So shocked and saddened to hear of Ian’s passing. Deepest sympathy to you all and RIP Ian🙏
Sending deepest sympathy to Julie, Brad, Min & families. Our thoughts are with you all at this very sad time. Xx
Deepest sympathy to Julie, Brad & renee, min and Chris and families,
A good man that has gone to soon.
Lots of love and prayers
Alana, Ben and Austen Kelly
Condolences to Julie, Brad, Renee, Min, Chris and family. Shonk always gave me a beaut wave and a beaming smile when he drove past 5 Murrabit Street. What a legendary fella 🌸🌸
Deepest Sympathy to Julie, Melinda, Brad and families and the Wilkinson families. Thinking of you all on the sudden loss of Ian. Deepest sympathy from Ken and Marge Charleson
So saddened to learn of Shonk’s passing , such a huge influence on so many aspects your life Brad, we know how greatly he will be missed by you and your family.
Condolences
Peter and Sharon Membrey.
A Top bloke taken way to soon , passing in our trucks was always a wave and a laugh , funny comment, always a pleasure to work with Shonk , our thoughts are with you Julie Melinda & Brado & the extended Wilkinson family , Colin & Marion Brown
So sorry to hear
A great bloke and friend for 11 years. May you RIP
Darren Ridgway
Tripping Down the Loddon Valley Highway won’t be the same now without A wave and a stir on the UHF Shonky! Deepest sympathies to the Wilkinson family…… from the Harbridge’s
Dear Julie, Brad, Melinda and families. Total shock and disbelief when I heard the news of Shonk’s passing. I only spoke with him a week or so before. Great fellow, and we a so so sorry for your loss.
Condolences to Julie and Melinda and extended family thinking of you at this very sad time
I’m shocked and saddened since hearing of the sudden passing of “E”. So many happy memories of our families together growing up. Loved our catch ups later in life and reminiscing.
Julie, Brad, Min and families – you are in my thoughts every day.
Also deepest sympathy to Judy, Hippo and families.
Deepest Sympathy to you all! At this time of sadness. Tom, Cynthia Underwood & Family. oxxo
To dearest Julie and Brad, Renee, Cody & Zac and Melinda, Chris, Brylie & Lara and Garry, Judy, Matt, Brooke and families.
Our heart felt condolences to each and everyone of you, so saddened for your own individual and unique loss.
Finding the right words seems near impossible.
❤️ R.I.P Ian…. I know you’ll be watching over the flock! ❤️
Love from Di and Ash Thoresen and families.
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So many fun times and happy childhood memories with “E”, one of the two brothers I never had.
Just you and I left to reminisce now Gaz!!! 💔
Love to all from Di (née Wilkinson)
So shocked & saddened to hear of the sudden passing of Ian … so many great & loving memories of our years of friendship .
Sending our love & strength to Dear Julie Brad Renee Melinda Chris & Family at this extremely sad time xx
Dawne & Peter
My sincere condolences to Julie and Melinda and the entire WILKINSON family, such a sad loss, our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Our Deepest Sympathy to you all! Thinking of you at this very sad time
Sincerest thoughts are with you at this sad time Min and family, much love goes out to you all 😘
Deepest sympathy to Julie and family on the loss of Ian. Our thoughts are with you all at this very sad time.
Shirley & Ossie Costello and the Dobie family.
Devastated and heartbroken on the sad loss of Ian ‘E’ – such a great friend to my family and such a top bloke. “E” your smile, laughter, kindness, fun natured spirit and support is a great loss to all of us.
Julie, Brad, Min, Renee, Chris and families – words cannot express how deeply sorry I am for your great loss of an amazing husband, dad and granddad – you are in my daily thoughts.
Also, deepest sympathies to Hippo and Judy on the loss of your brother.
Condolences from Wandin Family
Our Deepest Sympathy goes out to Julie , Melinda , Brad and families on the sad loss of “Shonk”. A truly legendary man and a great friend to all of our family. Thinking of you all at the sad time. Nev and Jo Murray
To Dear Julie and family we are so very sorry to hear this sad news so many happy memories of times gone by thinking of you all and lots of love Beth and Rex xxx 💔💔💔
Sending Deepest Sympathy to Julie & all the Wilkinson families on the sad & sudden loss of Ian. Always enjoyed a chat & a laugh when serving him at Woolies. 💐
So, so sorry to hear of the passing of Ian(Shonk). My thoughts and condolences go out to Julie, Brad, Min, partners and grandchildren and extended Wilkinson families. What a character, certainly a real Aussie. Gone way too soon. Life is so precious.
Love Jan Thomas and family Xx
A lovable character gone far too early.
Deepest sympathy to all the family.
Ray & Joy Crellin
Our best man, our best mate. Our hearts are broken. Our love and thoughts are with Julie and family. Shonk was a true blue bloke and the best friend you could have.
Deepest sympathy to all the family of Ian, a legend of the local transport industry Shonk will be greatly missed by us all.
Remembered with much fondness for his smile and cheek. We were partnered twice in the wedding party for two special weddings many years ago, and remains a great memory.
My sincere sympathy goes out to Julie and family on the sudden passing of Ian. He will be missed by many. 😪💔
Sincerest sympathy & kind thoughts to Julie & the Wilkinson families. The village is thinking of you 🙏❤
Shocked and sadened to hear of the passing of a “Great Aussie Bloke” condolences to the family Regards Brett Condely and Family.
Deepest sympathy to Julie, Brad, Melinda & family, our thoughts are with you at this sad time, Ann & Michael McAlister
Our deepest sympathies to Julie and your whole family at this incredibly sad time 💕
Deepest Sympathy to you all! Thinking of you at this very sad time 💕