Winifred J. (O'Neil) Wahlen

Winifred “Winnie” Wahlen, nee O’Neil, 87, beloved wife of the late Frank Wahlen, CFD.  Loving Mother of Cathy (Magic Rucker) Wahlen Pniewski, Suzy Betcher, the late Frankie Wahlen, Eddie Wahlen, Marty (Rasa) Wahlen. Caring Grandmother of Kelly Zekany, Michael (Rachel) Pniewski, Nellie Bly (Addo) Workman, Dan (Heather) Pniewski, Tom Pniewski, Amy Pniewski, Jenny (Zach) Negrete, Dan (Claire Jolicoeur) Betcher, Katie Betcher, Nicole (Jeremy) Noe, Claire Wahlen, Grace (Natalie Quinlan) Wahlen, Roz (Alyssa Walker) Wahlen, and Marty Wahlen. Great Grandmother of Isabelle, Colton, Sophia, Felix, Gwendolyn, Walter and Milo. Cherished sister of Peg Dunning Hansen (late Bill Dunning and late Bob Hansen). Winnie was preceded in death by her parents Frank and Wynne O’Neil, her siblings Eileen (the late Jim) Nolan, Bob (the late Tess) O’Neil, Bill (the late Dee) O’Neil, Jack (the late Ann) O’Neil, Francis O’Neil and James O’Neil, and her late sister-in-law Therese (the late Bob) Troy. Loving Aunt to 26 nieces and nephews who will miss her dearly.

Winnie was truly an amazing woman. She treasured the visits, phone calls, luncheons, outings with her wonderful family and friends. She enjoyed living life!  Winnie had a unique gift of making everyone feel special. Winnie generously shared her wisdom and stories.  She was always willing to give guidance, comfort and hope. Winnie was a spiritual person and learned to “turn it over to God”, words by which she lived. 

A graduate of St. Xavier College, class of ’58. While there, she developed many significant friendships that continue on to this day. Winnie enjoyed teaching at Evergreen Park High School.  She was a proud supporter of EP Mustangs even after her retirement in 1985. Winnie was an enthusiastic fan of Chicago area sports teams. Winnie was a proud and active parishioner at St. John Fisher for over 65 years. 

Visitation will be held at Beverly Ridge Funeral Home, 10415 S. Kedzie Ave. Tuesday August 13th, 2024 from 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. Funeral Wednesday 9:15 a.m. from Beverly Ridge Funeral Home to St. John Fisher Church Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to CHUM for the Steve O’Neil Apartments. “CHUM is people of faith working together to provide basic necessities, foster stable lives and organize for a just and compassionate community in Duluth, MN.” CHUM built a large complex of apartments for homeless families which they named The Steve O’Neil Apartments c/o 102 W 2nd St. Duluth, MN 55802.

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