Patrick W. Whalen

Patrick W. Whalen, 82 of Kankakee, IL passed away on Saturday, December 26, 2020. He was born on March 3, 1938 in Chicago, IL Patrick was married to Denise Rambo Longtin on September 24, 2011 in Chicago, IL. She survives. Pat was a self employed exterminator. He served in the Navel Reserves and was affiliated with the Eastridge Church of Nazarene in Kankakee, IL. Surviving are also his two daughters; Kimberly Whalen of Crete, IL and Dana Whalen of Park Forest, IL. One stepdaughter; Amber and Nick Berube of CA and two stepsons’; Aaron Saffer of Irwin, IL and Andrew Saffer of Bourbonnais, IL. Also, one sister and brother in law; Betty and Charlie Ray of IN. Patrick was blessed with 7 grandchildren. Proceeding Patrick in death are his parents, a son; Rory and daughter; Allison. A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, January 3. 2021 at the Eastridge Church of Nazarene 2679 E. Court Street Kankakee, IL 60901. Visitation will be from 2-3pm with service to follow at 3pm. Officiating will be Pastor Greg Chambers. In lieu of flowers memorials may go to the families wishes. Jensen Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.