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Christopher Whalen Obituary

Whalen, Christopher E. Beloved husband of Maria nee Molinaro. Loving father of Marie, Chris Jr., Sean and Gianna. Fond brother of Anne Schmitt and Hector Quiles. Cherished son of Jo Matha and the late Christopher. Uncle of many neices and nephews. Visitation 2-9 PM Wednesday. Funeral Thursday 8:30 AM from the John Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home 7020 W 127th St. to St. Gerald Church. Mass 9:30 AM. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, donations to Gianna's college fund would be appreciated. 708-361-4235.

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Published by Great Falls Tribune on Jun. 28, 2011.

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Bill Raddatz

July 1, 2011

MARIA Iam Chris's cousin Bill my family and i are deeply sorry for your loss. I did not know of chris's passing. Our prayer are with you ,Jo ,Anne.Marie, Chirs and Shawn . Uncle Bill, Bill,Tom,Larry&Chrissy Raddatz, John and Peg Heelan.

July 1, 2011

Maria,
I am a cousin of Chris's and want to say that the Hammon family are so sorry for your loss. We are truly sorry that we did not attend his funeral but we did not know of his passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Jo, Anne and Hector and his children.

Sharon Orgler, Lynn Klikuszewski, Laurie Colles and Chris and Peter Hammon

June 29, 2011

Maria, we're so sorry for your loss,our deepest sympathy to you and your families. If their is anything we can do, please don't hesitate to ask.
Paul Taira and Laura Pikowitz

Ted & Carol Monegato

June 29, 2011

Dear Maria, words can't express how sad we are for you and Chris' family. We are here for you and send our love.

denise schneider

June 29, 2011

our deepest sympathy goes to you and family of the loss of christopher.
when you see a rainbow is christopher smiling at you all. when you have rain drops falling on you that is christopher crying with you. when you see a sunny beauty day is christopher by your side saying "he is so happy and approve of the happiness that you keep in your heart and mind of the lovely moments you had with him on earth. now you have a gaurdian angel watching over you all until ya all meet again.
denise from central steel and wire

Lisa Monegato

June 29, 2011

Dear Maria, I am SO SORRY that you had such a short time with Chris!! It is not right at all! Chris left you the very best gift that he could have given to you, besides himself, and that is "Baby Gianna Presley!!" I am here if you need me, and the two of you will be in my thoughts and prayers!

Angela Lewis McMahon

June 28, 2011

I'm so sorry for your loss. You are all in my prayers.

Roxanne & Mike Miller

June 28, 2011

Although we only had Chris in our lives for a short while, we enjoyed him so much and will miss him dearly. Our hearts go out to Maria and Gianna. We are and always will be here for the two of you. Love you both immensly.

cara Lewis-Gonzalez

June 28, 2011

Aunt Jo, Maria and Kids, I am so sorry for your loss. I wish i could be there to support you but I am definitely there in spirit. Grandma Lewis is taking good care of him now. God Bless you are in my thoughts and prayers. Mike Lewis's daughter, Cara Gonzalez

Phyllis Hampton-Baker

June 28, 2011

To Maria,My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time,you have my sincerest sympathy.

Mark, Barb, Sarah, Katie, and Emily, Leah and Collin Kunzendorf

June 28, 2011

Dear Maria and Family,

We are so sorry for your loss. We are heartbroken for you and baby Gianna and the rest of the family. Please know we are here for you if you need anything. Our thougths and prayers are with you always. We love you all!

Joseph Castillo

June 28, 2011

Our deepest sorrows , you are in our thoughts and prayers.....Joe , Mike , & Rocky from the Obryan desk

Michael Lewis

June 28, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. We are out of state and are unable to attend services but our prayers are with you. We are so sorry for your loss.

Mike and Cathy Lewis

June 28, 2011

So sorry for your loss. I enjoyed attending pet grooming school with Chris.
Andrea Cross

June 28, 2011

sorry to hear of chris's passing, to his children (my old nieghbors, babysitter's and friends of my son) ,my thoughts go out to his present wife and chlid. Sincerely, Keri Ryan (Ritter)

June 28, 2011

My thoughts are with you. I'm very sorry for your loss.


Marla Shapiro

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