Clifford Eugene Wheelan Jr. Obituary
The world bids farewell to Clifford Eugene Wheelan Jr. of Breese, Illinois, departing on January 19, 2026 at the age of 85. Clifford leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Clifford Eugene Wheelan Jr. to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Alice P. Wheelan, and Clifford E. Wheelan, Sr.; his brother Jim Wheelan; his parents-in-law, Edward and Katherine Foster; and his siblings-in-law, Rita Wheelan, Betty Tucker (Carl), Mildred Book (Harry), Dan Lampe and Rose Marian Foster.
He is survived by: his wife Peggy J. Wheelan; his children, Jeff Wheelan (Sheryl) of Lake, Troy Wheelan of Breese, Clay Wheelan (Corynn) of Carlyle and Cami Wheelan-Dorries (Craig) of Breese; his grandchildren, Nathan Links (Emily Knebel), Tyler Wheelan, Hannah Toennies (Connor), Mallory Wheelan, Emmitt Wheelan (Danielle Merino), Emmerynn Wheelan, Ethan Wheelan, Ellisen Wheelan, Connor Dorries, Carson Dorries and Cooper Dorries; his great grandchild Ava Jo Toennies; his brother Mike "Cub" Wheelan of Carlyle; and his sisters-in-law, Ruth Wheelan of Mt. Olive and Ruth Lampe of Breese. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, plants, and other gifts, memorials may be made to St. Mary Catholic Church in Carlyle or St. Dominic Catholic Church in Breese and will be received at the visitation or by mail at Moss Funeral Home, 535 N. 5th St., Breese, IL 62230, who is serving the family.
