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Gertrude Whelan Obituary
WHELAN, Gertrude K. "Gay", age 95, of Centerville, born November 15, 1927 and passed away on October 14, 2023. Gay was a beloved resident of St. Leonard's Retirement Community and was a charter member of St. Charles Parish. She is preceded in death by her husband Bob and son Bob, Jr. She is survived by daughter-in-law, Mary Ellen, son Dan (Barbette), daughter Peg (Phil) Rose, son Mike (Mary), and daughter Patty (Kurt) Stueve, 16 grandchildren and 32 great grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated October 31, 2023 - 10AM at St. Leonard's Chapel. Entombment Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call at the Westbrock Funeral Home, 5980 Bigger Rd. in Kettering on Monday, October 30 from 4-7PM or 9-10 AM, Tuesday October 31 at St. Leonard's Chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to St. Charles School Scholarship Fund.
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