Dolly Whalen
Dolly Bell Whalen (Wrasse), age 78, of Hancock, Wisconsin passed away Friday, April 5, 2013 at the Villa Pines Living Center in Friendship, Wisconsin.
Memorial services will be 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 10th, 2013 at the Adams Trinity Congregational Church. Visitation will be at the church on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the time of service.
Dolly was born August 13, 1934 in Brownsville, Texas. She grew up in Rice Lake, Wisconsin. Dolly married Darell Wrasse January of 1955. This marriage was blessed with five children before Darell passed away Nov 21, 1972. She married Thomas Whalen on June 15, 1974 in Oregon, Wisconsin. They lived in Madison before moving to Hancock in 1983, where they enjoyed taking long drives and watching wildlife, and participating in the rendezvous in Wisconsin.
Dolly enjoyed solving puzzles, playing cards, leather work, tending to her hobby farm animals, and spending time with her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be directed to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Dolly was preceded in death by her mother, Emily Johnson; husband, Darell Wrasse; son, David Wrasse; and sister, Robbie Davis.
Survivors include her husband, Thomas Whalen of Hancock, Wisconsin; daughter, Debbie Kennan of Madison, Wisconsin; daughter, Diana (Dennis) Rogers of Madison, Wisconsin; son, Daren Wrasse of Madison, Wisconsin; daughter, Dawn (Charlie) Page of Adams, Wisconsin; 11 Grandchildren; and 12 Great-Grandchildren.
I am thinking of each of you today as you remember and celebrate the life of your dear Mom at her memorial service this day.
We are there with you in spirit and we know the send off will be bittersweet. At last, Dolly is home in the cradling and loving arms of her Heavenly Father where there is no pain and struggle, just eternal peace. You kids have traveled her road with her and I’m sure you gave her strength and raised her spirits when the going was rough. Her “memory” may have left her, but SOMEONE bigger than you and I, never did. We send our love and caring as we cherish all the good that Dolly stood for and the memories we shared. May
you find peace and comfort to sustain you in the days ahead.
A rose once grew where all could see, sheltered beside a garden wall, and as the days passed swiftly by, it spread its branches, straight and tall…. one day a beam of light shone through a crevice that had opened wide, the rose bent gently towards its warmth then passed beyond to the other side… shall claim of death cause us to grieve and make our courage faint and fall, let us faith and hope receive, The Rose still blooms beyond the Wall!!!
Dawn and Charlie and family, this poem has given me great strength when grieving the death of a loved one….hope it helps you also. You are in my thoughts and prayers. “The Family” loves you very much. We are here for you to rest your heavy heart on.
Diane, My thoughts are with you and your family during this heartbreaking time.
I am so sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I believe Dolly has moved on to a better place. Remember the good times! Love to all.
Dawn & family,
Words can not express enough how sorry we are for your loss. We are praying for peace, comfort & wisdom during this difficult time. God bless & give you strength.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time and are praying for comfort that only the Lord can provide at a time like this. I’m sure she will be missed by everyone. Hope to see you at the service.
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Debbie and family, so sorry for the loss of your Mother. Please know you are in my prayers at this time and always.
Dawn and family, so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Mike & Sue Moran.
Dawn, Charlie and Family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Keep the memories close and they will help during this time. You are in our thoughts.
Dawn and family, my thoughts and prays are with you. I am truly sorry for your loss. Mom will always be with you in your hearts and thoughts beside watching over you from heaven as your guardian angel. The picture of her is so beautiful. LOL
Dawn and family, I am truly sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prays. Remember she will always be with you in your heart and thoughts. Everyone can use a guardian angel in heaven and you now have one who will be with you always. LOL
I only met Dolly a few times, but it was clear to me that she had an inner strength that helped her through the difficult times she encountered in life. I believe that she has moved on to a place of peace and joy. She is a beautiful soul. Blessings to you Diana and to all of Dolly’s family.
I am so sorry to hear about your mom. She was a wonderful person and was always very kind to me. She was not always dealt an easy hand in life but she never seemed to let that affect her. Although I have not seen her recently she always seemed happy and made me smile. Hugs!!
You are in our thoughts and prayers Dawn. Pray that soon there will be a Cure for this Illness that Has Robbed us of family members as well–God’s Blessings to you at this time– Love,The Vlies Family ((Hugs)) ♥♥
Dawn and family so sorry for your loss. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
I hold all of you kids in my heart. It is so hard to lose a parent so I hope you find strength in each other. Your mom and I were close buddies when I was a teenager and you older kids were little. Remember, memories are bridges we can cross when we are feeling sad about our loss. What a beautiful photo of Dolly. Tom you were a wonderful rock for Dolly and the rest of the family through all of this. Thank you for taking care of my special relative.
Dawn and family so sorry on your loss. May God, family and friends comfort you during this difficult time
I’m so sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with the family. We had some really good times!! Dolly was always full of laughs and her thoughtfullness of others. She will be missed!! Love the picture, so beautiful!! rest in peace my friend
Dawn and family,I am sorry for your loss. Dolly was a wonderful lady. I didnt work with her that often but I worked with her enough times. She will be missed but she is no longer suffering anymore. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.