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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Patricia Ann Whelan
Patricia Ann
Whelan
Jul 20, 1932 — Jul 10, 2020
Patricia Ann Whelan's Obituary
Patricia Ann Whelan nee Heizer, 87, of Columbia, Illinois, found peace in the arms of
Angels on July 10, 2020 at her residence.
She is survived by her husband Cletus of sixty-nine years and four children:
Michael (Janice) Whelan, James (Vicki) Whelan, Jan (Bill)
Walsh and Gene (Pam) Whelan. She is also survived by thirteen grandchildren:
Shannon (Ted) Haney, Julie (Phil) Klazynski, Carrie (Tony) Egizi, Andy (Cheryl) Whelan,
Matt (Jessica) Whelan, Lori Soukup, Liz (Ben) Ramey, Byron (Katie) Walsh, Jared
(Sarah) Walsh, Dylan (Sarah) Walsh, Madison, Savanna, and Sam Whelan, as well as
eighteen great-grandchildren and her brother Arnold Heizer.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Elizabeth (Shea) Heizer, and
seven siblings: Emily, Lewis, Margaret, Charles, Leo, Richard, Donald, as well as
granddaughter, Erin K. Whelan and grandson, Jack Whelan.
Pat loved to travel, bowl, and dance. She often cooked chicken and dumplings for her
family and friends. One of her greatest joys was spending time with her great-
grandchildren. She was always ready for a game of cards with family and friends. She
was a member of Immaculate Conception Parish in Columbia, Illinois.
Memorials can be sent to the Immaculate Conception CEAC Building Fund.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday July 14, 2020 from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Braun Family Funeral Home 265 Quarry Rd Columbia, IL. A mass of Christian burial will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday July 15, 2020 at Immaculate Conception Church, Columbia, IL., with Msgr. Carl Scherrer officiating.
Private graveside service with immediate family will be held after Mass.
To send flowers or plant a memorial tree in memory, please visit our flower store.
Funeral Services for Patricia Ann Whelan
Visitation
July
14
Tuesday
Braun Family Funeral Home
4:00 - 8:00 pm
Visitation
July
15
Wednesday
Braun Family Funeral Home
10:00 - 10:30 am
Mass of Christian Burial
July
15
Wednesday
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
Starts at 11:00 am
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