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  • Visitation

    10:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.

    Tuesday May 30th, 2023

    Moravian Church, West Salem, IL.

  • Service

    1:00 p.m.

    Tuesday May 30th, 2023

    Moravian Church, West Salem, IL.

  • Full Obituary

    David A. Walkenbach, 15, of West Salem, IL passed away on Monday May 22nd, 2023, at the Emergency Room of Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, IL.  He was born March 11th, 2008, in St. Mary’s Hospital in Evansville, IN to Jonathan and Rachael (Koons) Walkenbach.

    David was a member of the Moravian Church in West Salem and attended the First Christian Church of West Salem youth services. He loved animals and was considered an animal whisperer. David loved to ride dirt bikes, and loved anything that was motorized. He loved to fish and enjoyed all outdoor activities. David loved being with friends and had a very outgoing personality.  He was a hard worker and loved his family.

    David was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather David Lee Walkenbach and his great-grandparents.

    He is survived by his parents Jonathan and Rachael Walkenbach; sister Marissa Walkenbach; maternal grandparents; Carolyn Higginbotham, Michael Koons; paternal grandmother; Carol Sue Walkenbach; several Aunts, Uncles and cousins.

    Memorials may be made Walkenbach Memorial Fund at Citizens National Bank.

    Visitation: 10:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m., Tuesday May 30th, 2023, Moravian Church, West Salem, IL.

    The family encourages those attending to dress casually.

    Funeral Service: 1:00 p.m., Tuesday May 30th, 2023, Moravian Church, West Salem, IL.

    Interment: Moravian Cemetery, West Salem, IL.

    Ingram Meridith Funeral Home, West Salem. IL.

     

     

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11 Condolences
 
  1. Joni Campbell / May 24, 2023 at 4:21 pm

    David’s smile will long be remembered….a mischievous smile, a friendly smile, a kind smile, a fun-loving smile; his smile said a lot. Praying for you as you go through this heartache, Marissa, Mom and Dad, Carol Sue, Family and Friends.

    Miss Joni
    Former Aide at WSGS

  2. Curtis Ingram / May 25, 2023 at 9:26 am

    Jonathan,Rachael,Marissa & Dotting Grama Carol Sue: Words can never express the sympathy& compassion
    that we all have for the deep abiding hurt and emptiness that is felt when a tragedy such as this strikes. But we do hope you can feel the warm, compassionate, healing prayers that are being sent in your behalf to our loving heavenly father for your soothing healing and breaking heart.
    You have the sympathy and prayers of a loving, caring & saddened community.
    Curtis & Dolores Ingram

  3. CRol Walkenbach, grandmother. / May 25, 2023 at 11:13 am

    David was a very active and living boy, he liked working on his bike playing with his friends. He will be missedby his family and friends. It is hard on the family. Mishima so much.

  4. Carol Walkenbach / May 25, 2023 at 11:19 am

    David was a very outgoing boy, he loved his family and friends. He will be missed by his family and friends.

  5. MK Tannahill (aunt of Larissa & great aunt of Chloe Jackson / May 25, 2023 at 4:02 pm

    David was hyped up on living life to the fullest. A very kindhearted young soul. My deepest sympathy and prayers to his family and friends.

  6. Haylie Bryant / May 25, 2023 at 9:37 pm

    I can’t stop thinking about that night you came over to hangout. You had something and I remember the big ole smile on your face when you showed me. You were full of life. You were funny and rebellious. The life of the party. I can’t wrap my head around the fact that you’re gone. I know I wasn’t very close with you but I miss you David. Such a sweet boy taken too soon.

  7. Lynn Reichman / May 26, 2023 at 6:33 am

    To the family of David, I am so sorry. I have been and will continue to hold you all in prayer. Our families have always been woven together through the Moravian Camping programs. Please know that you all are in dad and I’s thoughts. Hugs to all.

  8. The Lucero family / May 27, 2023 at 11:56 am

    We were so sorry to learn of the untimely death of this sweet child. Please know you are in our hearts and prayers at the sad time in your lives
    Our love
    Barb and Butch

  9. Nancy Seals / May 28, 2023 at 6:14 am

    I am so sorry for the family’s loss. My heart goes out to to all.

  10. Missy Woods / May 29, 2023 at 5:51 pm

    Our sympathy and prayers for Rachel, Jonathan and Marissa. I’m so sorry to hear about David’s accident and your great loss. May God be with u as u go thru this time. …❤️ Missy, Bill and Braedon Woods

  11. William hammond / May 30, 2023 at 5:22 pm

    I rennet when we went to the skate park hyped up and I broke my tooth and we laughed about it and went home

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