Nickolas Kenneth Walter Jenkins, 19, of Rockford, IL, passed away suddenly Thursday, November 12, 2020. He was born March 21, 2001, in Rockford, IL, the son of James Olson and Nellie Jenkins. Nick enjoyed playing video games, drawing and being in nature. He loved his son, Joah Kenneth Walter Jenkins very much. Nick’s personal mantra was, “I’m living my best life!”
Nick is loved and missed by his son, Joah; parents, James (Nicole) Olson and Nellie Jenkins; siblings, Jimmy O’Meara, Donald Olson and Alexandra Olson; paternal grandparents, Steve and Debbie Olson, maternal grandmother, Elizabeth Jenkins; step-grandparents, Dan and Wendy Dallman; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Richard Warner.
A public walk through visitation will be held from 1-2 p.m., Friday, November 20, 2020 at Sunset Funeral Home, 8800 N. Alpine Rd, Machesney Park, IL 61115. Private Funeral service will be livestreamed at 2:00 p.m., at www.facebook.com/SunsetFuneralHomeIL. Cremation rites to follow. Memorials may be made in care of the family.