Mary Durflinger Whalen

Mary was born April 24, 1915 to Frederick and Fannie Handy Lauher in Brocton, Illinois.

Preceding her in death are 3 husbands, Don Furrow, Delmar Durflinger, and Bernie Whalen; step son, William Whalen, son in law Ronald Blanchard, daughter in law Janet Furrow, 2 step daughters in law, Dorothy Whalen and Gloria Whalen.

She is survived by 4 children, Ruthann Blanchard, Normal, Jim Furrow, Austin, TX, Phil Durflinger, Normal, and Laura Beth (Gregg) Egbers, Towanda; 11 step-children, Michael B. Whalen, Peggy (Robert) Shipley, Ann (Bill) Neal, Patrick Whalen, Colleen Whalen, Katie (Phil) Elsbee, Madonna Jane (Terry) Lowry, Mary Jo (Ron) McMcomber, Thomas (Karen) Whalen, Adelis (John) Wynne, and Theresa Stout; and numerous grandchildren, step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Mary graduated from Lexington High School in 1933 and attended the University of Illinois. She was an avid bridge player and sports fan. She enjoyed gardening and was an outstanding cook.

Funeral services for Mary will be held 10:00am Thursday, August 16, 2012 at East Lawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 4:30pm-7:30pm Wednesday, August 15 at the funeral home. Interment will be at East Lawn Memorial Gardens, Bloomington.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, Peoria.

Condolences or memories may be sent to www.EastLawn-Bloomington.com