Janet Arlene Whaley Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Janet Arlene Whaley (Moorhead, Minnesota), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Janet left this world on November 1, 2025 at the age of 98, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Janet Arlene Whaley to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Hans O. Peterson and Anna Peterson (Hillestad); her friend Henry LaBore; her husband Edwin Whaley; her children, Judith Ann Hedin and David Whaley; her grandson Gregory Hedin; and her siblings, Herbert Peterson, Merle Peterson, Howard Peterson, Irene Larson and Violet Osland.
She is survived by: her children, Craig Whaley (Julie Sauter), Joan Altenbernd (Carl), John Whaley (Mary) and Linda Johnson (Bruce); her son-in-law Paul Hedin (Jane); her grandchildren, Ryan Hedin (Jessica), Stephanie Whiteis Gross (Tim Gross), Jason Whaley (Sarah), Jessica Maez (Billie), Jennifer Garcia (Joey), Tom Krag (Erica Frank), Christa Ackley (Kevin), Michael Johnson, Miranda Johnson and Tyler Maez; her great grandchildren, Zachary Hedin (Mary), Nicholas Whaley, Jaden Whaley, Makenna Whaley, Caleb Whaley, Katie Whaley, Harmony Whaley, Joey Garcia and Cali Garcia; and her great great grandchildren, Maverick Hedin and Mae Mae Whaley. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Visitation will be held on Monday, November 10th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Lutheran Church of Christ (1900 14th St S, Moorhead, MN 56560). A funeral service will be held on Monday, November 10th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A burial will be held on Monday, November 10th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the Riverside Cemetery (2901 Oakport St N, Moorhead, MN 56560).
