Jane Whalen Obituary
Born June 20, 1937, in Burlington, she was the daughter of Francis and Margaret "Ruth" (Lansford) Willem. She married William Whalen on August 17, 1957 in Burlington.
Jane was a homemaker and worked for the Notre Dame High School lunch program.
She was a member of Divine Mercy Parish. She loved bowling and was a member of the Burlington Bowlers Hall of Fame along with the Red Hat Society.
She is survived by her husband William Whalen of Burlington; three sons, Michael Whalen of West Burlington, James Whalen of Gaylord, Michigan and Donald Whalen of Burlington; three grandchildren, Jonathan Whalen, Amanda Dean and Breanna Whalen; one great granddaughter Leia Whalen; four siblings, Roger Willem of Urbandale, Iowa, Donald Willem of White Lake, Michigan, Phillip Willem and Marcia Alter both of Burlington; nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
The Mass of Christian Burial for Mrs. Whalen will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 27th at SS Mary and Patrick Catholic Church of Divine Mercy Parish in West Burlington. The Rev. Father Marty Goetz will be the celebrant. Interment will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. Saturday, June 24th at Lunning Chapel where the family will receive friends.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established for her grandchildren.
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Judy SLIGER Seraly 104 Rush Avenue
June 23, 2023
She & a group of us girls were great friends in Burlington high school. Sending my sympathies to Bill .
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