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Naomi Whalen

Wood River |

Naomi Jean Whalen, 91, passed away at 5:05 am, Thursday, September 1, 2022, at River Crossings Care Center in Alton.

Born March 17, 1931, in East Alton, she was the daughter of George and Grace (Stevens) Vannoy.

Naomi had worked as an Apartment Manager for Walter Hale Realty.

On September 13, 1947, in Bethalto, she married Murril E. Whalen.  He died on January 3, 2004.

Surviving is a daughter, Merlena Bensheimer, three grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; and a sister, Pam Kiebler.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son, Jeff Whalen; and brother, Jim Vannoy.

Private service and burial will be in Rose Lawn Memory Gardens in Bethalto.

Marks Mortuary in Wood River is entrusted with arrangements.


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