James R. Whalen II's obituary , Passed away on December 11, 2025 in Bay City, Michigan

James R. Whalen II

April 9, 1949 - December 11, 2025 (76 years old)

Bay City, Michigan

James R. Whalen II's obituary , Passed away on December 11, 2025 in Bay City, Michigan

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James R. Whalen II

April 9, 1949 - December 11, 2025 (76 years old)

Bay City, Michigan

James R. Whalen II Obituary

We are sad to announce that on December 11, 2025 we had to say goodbye to James R. Whalen II (Bay City, Michigan). You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, James R. Whalen and Ruth C. Whalen (Wager); his in-laws, Clare, Doris Wackerle and Florine Wackerle; his sister Kathleen Winchell (Joe); and his brother-in-law Terryl Wackerle.

He is survived by: his wife Yvonne M. Wackerle; his daughters, Tanya Howell (Brandon), Tracy Whalen (Gregg Umphrey) and Tammy Reinsch (Ben); and his grandson Cooper James.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 16th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Squires Funeral Home (211 N Henry St, Bay City, MI 48706). A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, December 16th 2025 at 7:00 PM at the same location. The military honors will be held on Wednesday, December 17th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the Great Lakes National Cemetery (4200 Belford Rd, Holly, MI 48442).

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Funeral arrangement under the care of
Ambrose Funeral Home



Tue

Dec 16

Visitation

2:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Squires Funeral Home
211 N Henry St, Bay City, MI 48706

Tue

Dec 16

Funeral service

7:00 PM

Squires Funeral Home
211 N Henry St, Bay City, MI 48706

Wed

Dec 17

Military honors

1:00 PM

Great Lakes National Cemetery
4200 Belford Rd, Holly, MI 48442

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