Joyce Marie Whalen Obituary

We are sad to announce that on July 26, 2021 we had to say goodbye to Joyce Marie Whalen of Virden, Illinois, born in Carlinville, Illinois. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Fredrick Yard and Mary Lucille Yard (Pratt); her husband Jack Whalen; her daughter Cheryl Friesen; and also, Brenda Whalen and Earl Lynn Yard.

She is survived by: her children, David Earl Whalen (Patricia) of Virden, IL and Linda Gillespie (Mike) of Springfield, IL; her grandchildren, Robert Whalen (Sarah) of Arvada, CO, Katie and Ann Tiffane Friesen of Kansas City, MO; and her sisters, Janice Pratt of Bethalto, IL and Mary Lou Wooderson (Paul) of Independence, MO..

Memorials may be made to New Beginnings Church Girard, IL.