Julia (Pickens) Holkenbrink died peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on January 5th, 2024, at her home in Carpentersville, IL
Christian Funeral services will be 11:00AM January 20th at Crosspoint Lutheran Church, 8505 Redtail Dr., Village of Lakewood, IL. (815-893-0888). Visitation will be at that same church in the morning at 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Burial will be scheduled at a later date.
Julia was born on Aug 25,1954 in Dieterich, IL. The daughter of Ivan and Loreen (Miller) Pickens. She married Frank Holkenbrink on Dec 26, 1975, in St Paul’s Lutheran Church, Wheeler, IL.
Julie was a loving wife, mother, and a homemaker. In 1974 she graduated from Eastern Il. University with a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. She loved cooking, baking, and trying new recipes. When not busy in the kitchen, you could find her outside in her beautifully tended garden. Throughout her career outside of the home she held a variety of jobs. Including Office Administrator and Supervisor of Quality Control for Chase Credit Card Division.
Julie was the proud mother of 2 children, Sarah Lynne (Andrew) Pernsteiner of Shaker Heights, Ohio and Frank Gregory (Amber) Holkenbrink of Verona, WI. She also has 3 grandchildren Jake, Joe and Lauren Pernsteiner and several nieces and nephews.
She is survived by husband Frank and her sisters Peggy (Fred) Ostermeier of Chatham IL., Joan (Russell) Higgins of Normal IL., Kay (Ken) Jones of Collinsville, IL. Brothers: Ed Pickens of Advance, Mo and Curtis Pickens of Wapakoneta, OH.
She was preceded in death by her parents Loreen (Miller) Pickens (87) and Cecil Iven Pickens (87), her sister Marie (Pickens) Herdes (69) and sister in-law Diane (Gaddis) Pickens (40).
In lieu of Flowers please donate to the “Right to Life” Charity or Crosspoint Lutheran Church.
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Frank I am so sorry.It has not been so long since I went through the same thing.No one but you can really understand the loss and even though time heals it never goes away I miss my wife every day but found it helpful to engage grief counseling as others are struggling with the pain as well. The facilitator was a great help to navigate through the grief process. Again my thoughts and prayers are with you and for Julie Clair Pernsteiner
I was blessed to have spent many hours in study and conversation with Julia during the years I was a substitute organist and in bible Study at St. Peter. God bless your family during this difficult time.
So very sorry to hear of Julie’s passing. I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Julie for many years, going way back to days at St.Peter and more recently as part of the Tuesday morning women’s Bible study at Crosspoint. Julie’s gentle soul and gift of prayer as well as her faith has been an inspiration to myself, and others. Frank, May you and your family find comfort knowing she rests peacefully having traded her pain of this world for a crown of glory. Heartfelt Sympathy and Prayers, -Janet May
I loved all the Bible study time we shared at St Paul’s Lutheran church in Merced, Ca. Every Tuesday I’d look left at Julie and she would share wisdom for my parenting of my kids that were a few years younger than yours. Then there was her smile and gentle laugh! You were such a fun couple. May our good and gracious Father wrap His loving arms around you. He is our comfort May you feel His very hand wipe your tears. Gods peace to all of you.
So very sorry to hear of Julie’s passing. I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Julie for many years, going way back to days at St.Peter and more recently as part of the Tuesday morning women’s Bible study at Crosspoint. Julie’s gentle soul and gift of prayer as well as her faith has been an inspiration to myself, and others. Frank, May you and your family find comfort knowing she rests peacefully having traded her pain of this world for a crown of glory. Heartfelt Sympathy and Prayers, -Janet May
You and your family have our deepest sympathy thoughts and prayers
Sincere condolences, Frank and family. Julie was a lovely woman. God’s peace be with you.
Sincere condolences, Frank and family. Julie was a lovely woman. God’s peace be with you.
So very sorry to hear of Julie’s passing. I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Julie for many years, going way back to days at St.Peter and more recently as part of the Tuesday morning women’s Bible study at Crosspoint. Julie’s gentle soul and gift of prayer as well as her faith has been an inspiration to myself, and others. Frank, May you and your family find comfort knowing she rests peacefully having traded her pain of this world for a crown of glory. Heartfelt Sympathy and Prayers, -Janet May