Jean Ellen Whelan Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Jean Ellen Whelan of Duluth, Minnesota, born in Saint Paul, Minnesota, who passed away on February 27, 2024, at the age of 89, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Clifford Cook and Bernice Cook; her son Joe; and her sisters, Patty and Sharon.
She is survived by: her husband Clarence; her children, Kathy O'Rourke (Michael) of Duluth, Jim Whelan of Duluth and Patty Whelan (Steve Preckel) of Duluth; her sister Joyce Degree of Santa Ana, CA; her grandchildren, Kevin, Ryan, David, Nicole, Josie, Monique, Ellen, Adam and Ross; and her great grandchildren, Athena, Arren, Ruby, Clara, Brighton, Lila, Rowan, Kyla, Wesley, Jack, Lola, Avril, Zane, Lennon and Sunny.
Interment at Calvary CemeteryMemorials are preferred and may be directed to the Early Childhood Programs at Stella Maris Academy.
