Nicole Marie Gosnell

Born March 8, 1981 in Pekin, she was the daughter of Linda Marie (Gosnell) Rynearson and Robert J. Kolupa.

Surviving are her mother, Linda Rynearson of Pekin; her father, Robert (Laura) Kolupa of El Paso; her children, Johnathon Tandy, Baylee Sutton and Zeegan Welbourne, all of Pekin; her grandfather, Henry Gosnell of Pekin; five siblings, Rachel Gosnell, Veronica “Hopie” (Terry) Garrison, Larry (Rachel) Rynearson, all of Pekin, Krystell Kolupa and Cindy Walsh, both of El Paso; many aunts and uncles; many nieces and nephews; numerous cousins and friends. She also leaves her boyfriend, Nick Faichney of Pekin.

She was preceded in death by a niece, Haylee Garrison; a nephew, Ian Rynearson; an aunt, Diane Rowell and her grandparents, Joyce Gosnell, Charlene Erby and Robert Kolupa, Sr.

Nykke last worked for Maggie Mays in Pekin.

She will be remembered for having a good heart, a spunky and unique personality and a great love for her kids. Nykke liked going to Planet Fitness and listening to music. She also had a great fashion sense and loved to express herself.

A celebration of life gathering will be held from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, December 4, 2022 at the Pekin Park District IRVSRA Recreational Center, 1715 Dragon, Suite B in Pekin. Cremation has been accorded by Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin.

Memorial contributions may be made to Fight the Fight Against Addiction, 904 North 10th Street, Pekin, IL 61554.

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