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Denise Whalen Obituary

Whalen, Denise Marie 42, loving daughter of the late Cornelius and Patricia Whalen, sister of Michael (Teresa) Whalen, Kathleen Kolody, Colleen (Richard) MacBlane, Patrick (Kristine Magedanz) Whalen and Gregory (Kelly) Whalen, aunt of ten nieces and nephews, fiancee of Michael Sides, special friend to her co-workers and customers at Mr. K's Restaurant, 5415 N. Harlem, Chicago, IL. Contributions to the Denise Marie Whalen Memorial Fund, c/o Colleen MacBlane, 1602 St. Michaels Ct., Chicago, IL 60614. Resting at Lewis Funeral Home, 7600 W. Grand Ave. (at the Circle), Elmwood Park, Friday, from 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Saturday, August 7th, at 9:30 a.m., to St. Eugene Church, 7958 W. Foster Ave., Chicago. Mass 10 a.m. A private cremation will follow the Funeral Mass. Info: 708-453-1234 or 773-625-5055.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 6, 2004.

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Kitty Jakon

June 1, 2018

We had such good times together. I found out of your passing to late. Always in my heart. We will have fun again

linda & gary (butch) mueller

August 11, 2004

DENISE,

I KNEW YOU A VERY SHORT TIME.

YOU WERE A VERY SWEET & KIND PERSON.

MY CONDOLENCES WITH THE FAMILY.

YOU WILL BE MISSED.

LINDA & GARY (BUTCH) MUELLER

FRIEND OF MICHAEL SIDES

Bill & Michele Whalen

August 7, 2004

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family

Debra Caccioppo

August 6, 2004

Rest in Peace, Angel. We will all see you someday, I promise.

Love Debbie and Danny Caccioppo

Jean & George Martin

August 6, 2004

Our thoughts are with all of you at this very sad time.



Sincerely,

Ron Zanko

August 6, 2004

Our condolences to the entire Whalen family.



Ron and Colette

The Staff of Lewis Funeral Home

August 6, 2004

Offering our sympathies during this time.

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