Karl J. Tilkens

Carterville- Karl J. Tilkens, 77, of Carterville, formerly of Green Bay, Wisconsin, passed away at 10:36 PM, Friday, December 18, 2015 at his home in Carterville. Karl was born on June 26, 1938 in Green Bay, Wisconsin to Joseph and Muriel (Bunker) Tilkens. He was retired after working many years as a Natural Resource Specialist within the Outdoor Recreation Management division of the Army Corp of Engineers. Karl was Catholic and a faithful member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Herrin.  He was a diehard, stock owning Green Bay Packers fan.  He loved to travel to Packer’s games and play golf in his spare time.  He also enjoyed spending time outdoors, landscaping his yard and having quality time with his children grandchildren and close friends. Survivors include- Son- Eric Tilkens and wife Rachel of Seattle, WA Daughter- Karla Blake and husband Warren of Herrin Daughter- Lindsay Townsend and husband Greg of Carbondale Six Grandchildren:                 Ian and Maya Tilkens of Seattle, WA                 Adam, Noah and Ana Blake of Herrin                 Kathryn Townsend of Carbondale Sister- June Minor and husband Jim of Green Bay, Wisconsin Sister- Donna Van Beek of San Luis Obispo, CA Brother- David Tilkens and wife Jeanie of Green Bay, Wisconsin Several nieces and nephews He was preceded in death by his parents and brother- Paul Tilkens. A funeral mass will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, December 22, 2015 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Herrin.  Monsignor Ken Schaefer will officiate.  Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until time of service in the gathering room of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Herrin.  Burial will be at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at Allouez Catholic Cemetery, overlooking his beloved Lambeau Field, in Green Bay, Wisconsin.  Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin assisted the family with funeral arrangements. Memorial donations are suggested to The Boys and Girls Club of Wisconsin and will be accepted at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home/ 201 S. 13th St. / Herrin, Illinois   62948.  For more information or to sign the memorial guest register, please visit www.hughesfuneralhomes.com.