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Francis Whalen Obituary


Whalen Jr., Francis Timothy "Frank", age 46, of Berwyn, U.S. Army retired, formerly of Chicago, beloved son of Gertrude and the late Frank, loving brother of Judy (Mel) Whalen Hawks and Kathy Davis, survived and loved by many other relatives and friends. Resting at Kopicki's Heritage Funeral Home, 3117 S. Oak Park Ave., Berwyn. Visitation Thursday, 3 to 8 p.m. Funeral Friday, July 20, 2007, 8:30 a.m., Prayers to St. Odilo Church for 9:30 a.m. Mass. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL, 815-423-9958. 708-788-7775

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jul. 18, 2007.

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brian hathcoat

August 8, 2007

Hello. You don't know me but I was a friend of Frank. I didn't find about about his passing until it was too late to pay my respects so I'm doing it now, although it doesn't feel the same. I worked at a bar called Franicks in Berwyn that Frank came to often. We got to be friends, even though I called him Tim for the first few years I knew him. I never knew that was his middle name, and he didn't seem to mind. He was a man you wanted to see walk in the bar whether I was working or not, for a good game of darts or a good conversation. I will sorely miss him. My sincerest condolences to his family and friends,
Brian

Vivianne Duffrin

July 25, 2007

Dear Aunt Gert and family,
So sorry to hear of Frank's death. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Vivianne, Rob and Erich Duffrin

John Whalen

July 24, 2007

Prayers offered for Aunt Gert, Judy and Kathy.

Patti Gunkelman

July 24, 2007

Tim,
Your memory is so strong and positive. I wish we had more time for talks and laughs. Thank you for showing me what a truly beautiful soul is...
XOXO
love, Patti

Judy Whalen

July 22, 2007

Tim's untimely passing has caused much sadness. He was good to everyone especially Mom. Those of us who loved know how special he was. Tim left behind a book of poems that he had written throughout his life. I would like to share part of this poem with everyone.

Is Dead the End?

A man never dies
as long as he leaves memories with wife, children, family and friends
they will live with him
in their hearts
laughing from time to time
with a thought of him
smiling as they think
the things he did
Each person remembers in a different way ...

The poem ends with:
It is funny how people remember only the good things about a person when they die ....

Tim, we have only good memories of you. You were a wonderful bother, I am so proud of you and love you so much. I will miss you always.

A memorial fund to benefit the Children's Burn Camp will be set-up shortly in Tim's name.

Vince, Kathy, Katie, Tommy, Vivianne, and Michael Whalen

July 22, 2007

Gert, Judy,and Cathy, we are all thinking of you. We mourn your loss deeply and will miss Frank.

Clodagh Lawless

July 19, 2007

To the Whalen Family, I am truly sorry for your loss. I had the privilege of getting to know Tim many years ago when I lived and worked in Brookfield. He was a wonderful person with a great soul and a kind heart. He is already greatly missed.

Mary Fuentes (Whalen)

July 19, 2007

Aunt Gert, Judy and Cathy, we are all praying for you at this sad time. May you find comfort knowing that the Dear Lord is holding him in his loving arms.

Tim Egan

July 19, 2007

Life today is much sadder because of the loss of our great friend and member of the Chicago Irish Brotherhood's board of directors. Tomorrow is much brighter for all of us because we had the chance to know and be close to a wondeful man.

Siobhan Yore

July 19, 2007

Whalen Family,
My prayers are with all of you. Tim was one of the finest men I have ever had the pleasure of calling my friend. One of the biggest hearts of anyone I know. He will be desperately missed.

Mary Anne Whalen Koester

July 19, 2007

Aunt Gert, Judy and Kathy, We are so sorry and are praying for you.
Love, Mary Anne Whalen & Bob Koester

Michael Conneely

July 18, 2007

To the Whalen Family,
My sincere sympathy on your loss. We will all miss Tim dearly. May he rest in peace.
God Bless from Michael Conneely of The Irish Times and The Celtic Mist Pub, Springfield, Illinois.

Dave Masterson

July 18, 2007

Just learned of Tim's death. My condolences to the family. We shared many a laugh and he will be remembered fondly.

Dave Masterson

July 18, 2007

I'd like to extend my sympathy to Tim's family.We shared many a laugh and I'm grateful to have known him.

Kara Kinsella

July 18, 2007

To the Whalen Family, I am deeply sorry for the loss of your beautiful son. I will miss him terribly as my loving friend. He never forgot me when I needed him, and I shall never forget him.

Michael Parker

July 18, 2007

Whalen family,
My sincere sympathy on your loss. I have had the opportunity of knowing Tim for a few years. He was a fine man with a great heart. We will all miss him. He is now in true peace.

Mark Bowman

July 18, 2007

You were the Brother I never had. My best Man at my wedding. The God Father to my Daughter. You helped my Family through the 18 months I spent in Afghanistan. So many people will never know the person we have lost last Saturday. I will never forget you.
Mark

jeanne sharpe

July 18, 2007

Judy and family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy on your loss.

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