Peru, Illinois
Patrick J. Phalen, 79, of Peru, passed away Friday, April 4, 2014 at IVCH in Peru.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at the Mueller Funeral Home in Peru with The Very Reverend Antonio Dittmer, pastor of LaSalle Catholic Parishes officiating. Burial will follow at Peru City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Mr. Phalen was born on October 13, 1934 in Mendota to Robert and Gertrude (Sondgeroth) Phalen. He married Elaine Green on May 8, 1954 at Holy Cross Church in Mendota. He owned and operated Phalen?s House of Draperies in Mendota for 42 years. He was past president of LaSalle-Peru Kiwanis Club and was a 50 year member of the Mendota Elks Lodge #1212.
He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Elaine of Peru; their three daughters, Patricia ?Lane? (Robert) Bresticker of Elburn, Cynthia (David) Schlesinger of Earlville, and Lori Phalen Meadows of Grayslake; three grandchildren, Brad Meadows, Blair Meadows, and Jayde Schlesinger who were his pride and joy; two sisters, Kathleen (Earl) Currie of North Oaks, MN and Elaine (Floyd) Setchell of Mendota.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and two sisters, Colleen Greenwood and Coni Truty.
Pallbearers will be David Schlesinger, Cynthia Schlesinger, Jayde Schlesinger, Lori Phalen Meadows, Brad Meadows, and Blair Meadows. Honorary pallbearers will be Patricia ?Lane? Bresticker and Rob Bresticker.
Memorial contributions may be directed to IVCH in Peru.
To all the Phalen family I am so sorry to hear about Pat. He was a great man. I enjoyed working with him and Elaine over the years here at Lafayette Venetian Blinds. My thoughts and prayers go out to you all.
Tina Misner
April 16, 2014 | West Lafayette, IL
Dad, Everyday, I thank God for letting me be born to you and Mom. You gave us and your grandchildren so much love...and quite a few laughs! You are in my heart forever. I miss you terribly.
Love Forever, your Patti Lane
Patti Lane Phalen-Bresticker
April 15, 2014 | Elburn, IL
Please accept my deepest sympathy over the loss of Patrick. George Marple
April 10, 2014
We were deeply saddened to hear of the death of Mr. Phelan. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. The Mahoney-Rotondo Family
Tim Mahoney
April 10, 2014 | Greenville, RI
so sorry for your loss
marisue pelszynski
April 09, 2014 | Hanceville, AL
Dear Lori and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. You talked of your father often, and I know you will all miss him very much. May your hearts be filled with memories of all the wonderful times you and your family spent together.
Marion and Mike
April 08, 2014 | Grayslake, IL
Lori & Family,
I'm sorry to hear about your loss. Tiffany and I will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. Let me know if you need anything.
Brad and Tiffany Hubbard
Brad Hubbard
April 08, 2014 | Libertyville, IL
Our deepest sympathies to the family of Patrick Phalen...a man greatly admired who will be missed.
Toni and Jack Landgraf.
April 07, 2014
Elaine,
I had so much fun working next to you in Mendota (Mendota Connections) ~ You and Pat had that Eternal youthful look and attitude! Pat was so proud on you and his family! I know you lost your best friend, and I am sorry!
Karen Mathesius
April 07, 2014 | Mendota