Kirk Allen Whelchel Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Kirk Allen Whelchel of Marseilles, Illinois, who passed away on May 19, 2026 at the age of 65. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Kirk Allen Whelchel to pay them a last tribute.

As Kirk departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Kirk may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Kirk leaves behind.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Beryl Malone "Buck" and Shirley Jean Whelchel (Yates); his wife Lori Ann Boiles of Ottawa; and his nephew Kevin Whelchel Jr.. He is survived by: his son Stephen Whelchel (Kimberly); his grandchildren, Asher, Sage and Briar Whelchel; and his brother Kevin Whelchel (Cheryl).

Memorials may be directed to Morris Hospital.