Add a Memory
Send Flowers
Make a Donation
Ellen Whelan Obituary
Ellen Loreen (Thompson) Whelan aged 63 passed away on July 30th, 2024, at St. Ann’s hospital. Born on October 24, 1960, in Columbus Ohio. Ellen lived a life filled with laughter, and a little bit of mischief.
Ellen is survived by her children Carrie Edwards, Martin Whelan (Dawn), Sean Whelan (Caroline) and Christopher Whelan. She was a grandmother to four lively grandchildren: Maddox, Martin, Maya and Jonah. Great grandmother to Emersyn Edwards. She was a sister to Walter Thompson,Anita Wilson, Dorothy Dennis, and Linda Baker. Multiple nieces and nephews.
Ellen was preceded in death by her Mother Leonore Thompson and father Donald Thompson, and brothers Glen Thompson and Earnest Thompson, as well as her son-in-law Brandon Edwards. Her sharp wit and infectious sense of humor will be dearly missed, but we find comfort in knowing she’s likely organizing a heavenly family reunion with those who went before her.
While Ellens physical presence will be deeply missed, her spirit lives on in the hearts of her family and friends. In her honor let us remember to laugh often, love deeply and indulge in a little extra of what life has to offer. Most of all She Made us laugh.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
34 West 2nd Avenue, Columbus, OH 43201
People and places connected with Ellen
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Memories and Condolences
for Ellen Whelan
Tell your own story about Ellen
Memories and condolences can be left on the obituary at the funeral home website.
How you can show support
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Follow this page
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
Make a Donation
in Ellen Whelan's name
How to support Ellen's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Ellen Whelan's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
