It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Joseph Edward Whalen Jr. in Wichita Falls, Texas, born in Urbana, Illinois, who passed away at the age of 81, on April 17, 2024. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Joseph had on those he encountered along his journey. Though Joseph may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, his essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Joseph Whalen and Florence Hannagan Whalen. He is survived by : his wife Patsy Whalen of Wichita Falls, TX; his son Joe, III of SilverSpring, MD; and his siblings, Gregory Whalen of Penfield, IL, Paul Whalen (Suzi) of Brownsburg, IN, Kathi Whalen (Pete Piccirilli) of Louisville, KY and Jeanne Whalen of Peoria, IL. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

A Mass was held on Friday, April 26th 2024 at 10:00 AM at the St Lawrence Church (302 Main St, Penfield, IL 61862). A funeral Mass was held on Friday, April 26th 2024 at 11:00 AM at the same location.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to Birthright of Champaign 201 W Springfield Avenue, Suite 206 Champaign, IL 61820 OR St Lawrence Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund, c/o St Lawrence Church, PO Box 49 Penfield, IL 61862.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Falls Funeral Home & Cremation Center