Magnus Atkins

He was born on January 21, 2026 in Peoria to Owen and Cynthia (Schabatka) Atkins.

Surviving are his parents of Hanna City; maternal grandparents, Sean and Jessica Schabatka of Glasford; paternal grandparents, Heather (Christopher) Kelly of Homosassa, Florida and Christopher (Larissa) Atkins of Creve Coeur; maternal great-grandparents, Carrie and Guy Wallinger; paternal great-grandmother, Kay Young; two uncles, Michael Schabatka and Trenton Kinder; two aunts, Fallyn Kinder and Audrey Kelso and her honorary aunts, Hayley Bushong and Paige Rickena.

He was preceded in death by an infant sister, Sheri Atkins; his great-grandmother, Sheri Schabatka and his great-grandfather, Steve Young.

Magnus was the happiest baby who was always smiling and had a great soul. He wasn’t afraid to share his opinion and showed every emotion he felt.

A celebration of Magnus’s life will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 7, 2026 at Megan’s Lodge in Wildlife Prairie Park, Hanna City. Cremation has been accorded by Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin.

Memorial contributions may be made to Wildlife Prairie Park, 3826 N. Taylor Road, Hanna City, IL 61536 or SAMS Stray Animal Midway Shelter, 328 South Pinkerton Road, Hanna City, Illinois 61536.

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