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Dorothy Whelan Obituary

Whelan, Dorothy A. Of Hales Corners, formerly of Oconomowoc. October 5, 2008 age 83 years. Loving mother of Mary Beth (Joseph) Lombardo of Athens, NY, Christopher (Mary) Whelan of Cherokee Village, AR, Timothy (Sharron) Whelan of South Lake, TX, Peter (Bettie) Whelan of Hoodsport, WA, Rose (Brian) Nechy of Hales Corners, Patrick (Laural) Whelan of Oconomowoc, Margaret (Bob) Wiczynski of Hales Corners, Katie (Bill) Liedtke of Mukwonago, Tom (Kim) Whelan of Waukesha and Jane (Tom) Taylor of Newport Beach, CA. Fond sister of Eleanor Semrow of Oconomowoc and Barbara (Richard) Reddy of Menomonee Falls. Also survived by 23 grandchildren and 4 great - grandchildren. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband William. Dorothy was a veteran of the Coast Guard during WWII, a graduate of Messmer High School and Marquette University. She was an Auxiliary Member of the Legion of Mary. Friends may visit on Friday from 10AM until time of memorial service at 11AM, all at St. Jerome Catholic Church 211 S. Main St., Oconomowoc. Final rest St. Jerome Cemetery. Memorials of the donors choice appreciated. SCHMIDT & BARTELT Notbohm - Kreutzmann Funeral and Cremation Services Oconomowoc 262-567-4459 www.schmidtandbartelt.com

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Oct. 8, 2008.

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Jane Taylor

October 13, 2008

Your service was beautiful and everyone did a great job with your arrangements. Mom you will be missed greatly! I don't know what I'll do without you!

Mary & Ned Sisney

October 9, 2008

Jane, Tom and family,
We give you our deepest sympathy and offer our thoughts and prayers.

Kathy Bruening

October 8, 2008

To Shawn, Michelle, Sarah, Todd and the entire Whelan Family my thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God Bless you with loving memories of "Grandma" that you will cherish for a lifetime.

The Coubal's

October 8, 2008

Tom, Kim and the entire Whelan Family,
You are all in our thoughts and prayers. May God ease your pain during this difficult time.
With Deepest Sympathy,

Ashley Nechy

October 8, 2008

Hey Grandma =]
On behalf of the Nechy kids, we all love you and miss you dearly. You sure were a trip..in a good way! But we know you are in a better, happier place. Say hey to Grandpa!

Miss and love you...

Nick, Matt, Jake, Joe and Ashley

Maureen Piontek

October 8, 2008

Jane, Tom and Whelan family,
Please accept my sympathy at this sad time, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Maureen Piontek(Shepherd)

Deborah Roelandts

October 8, 2008

To Pat, Laural and Whelan family
Our prayers and deepest sympathy to all of you in the loss of your mother and loved one.
Sincerely
John and Deborah Roelandts
Oconomowoc Wisconsin

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