Joseph Whelan Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Joseph Whelan of Flaherty, Kentucky, who passed away on October 29, 2025 at the age of 93. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Gus Whelan and Minnie Mattingly Whelan; his wife Gladys Lawson Whelan; his son David Whelan; his son-in-law Gene Hobbs; and his siblings, Juanita Shircliffe, Margaret Lancaster, Lillie Pike, Thelma Ray, Lucille Ray, Georgia Lee Hardesty, Dorothy Adkisson, Golan, Kenneth and James Whelan.
He is survived by: his children, Perry Whelan (Jean), Lonnie Whelan (Kelly), Joseph Whelan (Susan), Lisa Hobbs, Rhonda Thompson (Gene) and Elaine McKinney (Jeff). He is also survived by grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 2nd 2025 from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM and on Monday, November 3rd 2025 from 9:00 AM to 10:15 AM at the Hager Funeral Home (633 Bland St, Brandenburg, KY 40108). A vigil service will be held on Sunday, November 2nd 2025 at 4:00 PM at the same location. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Monday, November 3rd 2025 at 11:00 AM at the St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church (440 St Martins Rd, Vine Grove, KY 40175). The military honors will be held on Monday, November 3rd 2025 at 12:15 PM at the St. Martin of Tours Cemetery (440 St Martins Rd, Ekron, KY 40175).
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to the St. Martin Cemetery Fund.
