William C. Whalen (1880-1936)

WHALEN, LEWIS

Posted By: John Evan Davis (email)
Date: 7/29/2012 at 18:22:55

Ottumwa Courier January 11, 1936
William Whalen, 55, Dies Friday
Pneumonia Given As Cause For Death Of Well-Known Ottumwa Grocer.
William C. Whalen, 55, 229 N. Sheridan Ave., died at 9:30 PM Friday at the St. Joseph hospital of pneumonia. Mr. Whalen was an associate with the Gibbons grocery store, 911 Church Street, and had lived here all his life. Mr. Whalen entered the St. Joseph hospital December 22, suffering from acid burns on the mouth and throat. He was born April 28, 1880, in Ottumwa. He was a member of Maccabees, Tent No. 18, Ottumwa and St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. Surviving are his wife, Mary A. Whalen and, four sons, Thomas, John, Farrell and William C., and one sister, Mrs. Frank Lewis, all of Ottumwa. His parents, two brothers and one daughter preceded him in death. Funeral services will be held Monday at 8:30 AM at the residence and at nine o'clock at St. Patrick's church. Requiem high mass will be celebrated by the Rev. B. J. Decker. Burial be made in the Calvary cemetery.