William J. Whalen, died 1902

WHALEN

Posted By: Ann Krumme
Date: 1/23/2012 at 16:24:05

The many friends of the family hereabouts were shocked Saturday on learning of the death early that morning in Chicago of William J. Whalen, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Whalen of Lafayette. The father had been called to Chicago by telegram the day before and arrived a few hours before his son breathed his last at the Alexian Brothers’ hospital after just one week’s illness with pneumonia. He had the consolation, however, of being recognized and bearing to mother and loved ones at home the dying message of a most obedient and affectionate son and brother.

Deceased was aged about 27 years. He was a fine young man, a credit to his parents and one whose memory will ever be cherished by those who had the pleasure of his acquaintance. After leaving school he taught for a time and then graduated from Toland’s Business University at LaCrosse. At the time of his death he was filling a position as a stenographer for the Theile Detective Agency and was educating a younger brother, Kerr, in the city. The father and son accompanied the remains to this city Monday where a large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends met them at the depot. The funeral occurred yesterday at Wexford and was largely attended.

The JOURNAL extends sympathy to the bereaved ones, feeling confident that it is well with him who has gone before and that his awakening in the realms of bliss will bring him peace and contentment, and that he will patiently and lovingly await the coming of those he so loved while on earth.

~Allamakee Journal, June 4, 1902