Chris you were a true gem. your smile and laughter will be greatly missed.god bless you and your family,
arlett

Chris you were a great guy. You kept me laughing when I saw you and Tony on AMB 33 . I remember working with you your first days on the job. Please look out over us . Scott Birmingham CFD AMB 19

Danny and Family,

          Our deepest sympathy for the loss of your beloved son and hero. Losing a loved one is a great loss. May the memories help you find strength to move forward during this difficult time of great sorrow. 
           May his memory be eternal.
                                                   The Panagiotaros Family,
                                                 Tony, Helen, Dena & JoAnne
                                       ( Former owners of Jozo's, 64th.&Cicero)

God Bless you Christopher.  Your courage will never be forgotten.

To The Family of Christopher Wheatley: Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.  Our son is buried at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery and we will also visit your son's grave and say some prayers.

To Those who meant the most to Christopher,

May you take comfort in the fact that Christopher touched so many people in life and though I don't know him, he will forever be held in God's Light and in His Love.

the wife a deceased firefighter,

Dear Dan & Mary,
Our condolences on the passing of your amazing son, Chris.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Fondly,
Mark & Nickie Misialek

Dan and Mary,

Words cannot express our sympathy, we will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time.

I graduated high school with Chris he was awesome! Always with a smile on his face. I won't ever forget for even a day how very special He was..... R.I.P. Christopher Wheatley. So sad, So Young! He will be missed and always remembered.

Mary, Dan ,Kim we are sorry to hear about your loss. We will always remember the good times our children had together in country Club Hills, and the fun time they had together at Cookie Jar. You will be in our prayers and please know we are thinking of your family in this time of .sorrow, Love. Sonny Betty and Joey, John, Sherry and Sonny London and families....FRIENDS ARE NEVER FORGOTTEN

Chris..
I will never forget the day that I met you while you were working. I think about it often. You always made me laugh. 
Although we haven't seen each other in a long time, I take so much comfort in knowing that we will meet again.
I am proud to say that I knew you and proud to say that we were friends.

My prayers are with your family and fiance.

Dear Jessica and The Wheatley Family,

My husband, Kyle, and I want to extend our deepest sympathies to you all.  We knew Chris through my brother Frankie(Gall) and remember him just like everyone else... always smiling and making people laugh.  There are no words that can console right now but know that you have an amazing guardian angel watching over you now.  Our prayers are with you...

Sincerely,
Danielle & Kyle Betke- Cicero Fire Dept

Remembering, Honoring A Hero:

We'd like to extend our sincere sympathies to Chris' loved ones, especially Dan, Mary, Kimberley, and Jessica.  Dan was/is a true American hero.  Like many of our heroes, firefighters, police, and military included, he was taken from us far too early in his life.  

Please find peace in the fact that he will always have a special place in our hearts, and has earned a special place in Heaven.  With his passing, you who loved him dearly are given a great parting gift, a piece of him will live on in your heart and soul forever.  Before he was only with you at times; now, he is always with you.  

May you keep his vibrant spirit alive in your thoughts, words, and deeds.  May Chris rest in peace, and may you, his loved ones, find great peace in his guidance, protection, and love from above.  

Having a firefighter and policeman in our family, I know this tragic fate could befall any of us on any certain day.  So, we reach out to you, as if you and Chris were our family, to offer our help, our love, our thoughts and prayers.  

Sleep well hero, sleep well.  Until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of his hand.

        Sincerely,
        Kevin Kramer & Family

To Jessica and the Wheatley family, I know there are no words that can ease the pain of your loss. Chris was an amazing man with a spirit and smile as bright as a thousand suns.  There was no way you could be around him and NOT be happy!  May you find some comfort in knowing that you do not grieve alone.  Jessica, though I never got a chance to meet you, Chris' love for you was so evident when he spoke about you...he would just glow and that ever present smile on his face would get even bigger.  We will never get over the loss of Chris, we can only get through it.  May God's love and peace comfort you.

Wheatley family and Jessica: Being from a FF family (Dad, retired Capt, 2 nephews, FF and Paramedics)I feel your loss.  My prayers go out to you all.  May God watch over you all in this time of such sorrow.  Chris will always be in our memories.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.  May your memories bring you comfort.

Chris,I remember you as a candidate fpm many years ago. You have all the superlatives. You are now stationed with the Lord, serve him as you served with us. Bless you for the friendship which will last forever. Say hey to all the Brothers ans Sisters up there and till we meet again.. GOD Bless You ...John "Rubberhead" Fier  Ret. 455

Parents, sister, fiancé and friends of Chris -- The love that is being shared for all of you and for Chris will, I hope, help to lessen the grief. He was such a great guy! Talk about a life well-lived! You are all in my thoughts. -- Retired CFD Medic, Joy Davis

Dan & Mary,

We were so saddened to hear of the tradegy that struck your family.  Please know that you are in our prayers. It sounds like Chris was a wonderful man and for that you both should be very proud. We send our most sincere condolences to you and your family during this difficult time.

 To the Wheatley Family the members of Engine 63 Truck 16 Field Chief 4-5-8 extend our sincere codolences to your Family,God Bless

Wheatley family and Jessica: There are no words that can ease your grief.  May God give you the strength to deal with this horrific loss. God bless Christopher..and you.

Dear Wheatley family and Jessica,
We are very sorry for your loss. Chris was an amazing person. Every memory we have of Chris always included his infectious smile! He will be missed greatly! 
-Rich (E-116) & Theresa (A-14) Guditis and family

The CFD and the families of the men and women of CFD share in your sorrow.  I pray for you to find comfort in the memories of your hero. My husband is a fireman, and we have two sons.  We are so sorry for your loss -- words just don't express it.  So sad for you.

Dear Mary and Family,

May our dear Lord carry you through the difficult days ahead and heal your hearts with beautiful memories of Chris. He was a wonderful young man.  You and your guardian angel are in my thoughts and prayers.

Dear Wheatley Family and Jessica,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during these difficult times. We will always cherish the memories of Chris especially that smile that seemed to somehow always light up a room (or Emergency Department or firehouse for that matter). Know that he will never, ever be forgotten! We grieve and mourn with you side by side.

A Fireman's Prayer... 
When I am called to duty, God
Wherever Flames may rage,
Give me strength to save some life
Whatever Be its age. 

Help me embrace a little child
Before it is too late,
Or save an older person from 
The horror of that fate. 

Enable me to be alert and
Hear the weakest shout,
And quickly and efficiently
To put the fire out. 

I want to fill my calling
And give the best in me,
To guard my every neighbor 
And protect their property. 

And if according to your will
I should lose my life,
Please bless with your protecting hand
My family and my future wife.

~~Ourt heartfelt condolences to the family and our prayers will continue...
May the Lord give you peace & comfort during this difficult time....
A mothers prayer... maribel

To the Wheatley Family.We the members of Engine 102, Truck 25 and Ambulance 56 extend our sincere codolences. We will keep you in our prayers. God bless Christopher and those like him.

To the family and friends of Christopher,

Please accept my heartfelt condolences in this difficult time. He will always be our brother. God Bless.

Jon Kataoka T-25

To the Wheatley Family:  Although I do not know you or your son, please know I grieve for and with you. I am the mother of firefighter also named Christopher, along with being a daughter of a retired firefighter.   

As Parents, our children are taught to run from fire, our sons were taught to run to fire.  Your precious son is a true hero, giving the ultimate sacrifice of a firefighter.  The words can never describe the sadness or the loss.  Keep your faith in God, and know your dear son rests safely in the arms of Jesus.

To his brothers and sisters in the FD:  I am sorry for your loss also.  I pray each day for every single firefighters safety and I will continue to pray for you all as you grieve the loss of your brother, Christopher.

May you find strength and guidance from God to help you through this difficult time. Blessing always,

A Firefighter's Mother and a Firefighter's Daughter

Mary, Dan, and Kim,

I am very sorry for your loss.  Chris was always smiling, happy, and just a great person to know and be around.  He will be dearly missed.  My thoughts and prayers are with you today and always.  May you be blessed with many fond memories of Chris.

God Bless,

My most sincere condolences for such a great loss.
Wayne E. Parthun, Chief (ret.)
Riverdale Fire Department

Mary, I am so sorry for the loss of your son Christopher, You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Thinking of you Maureen from sscc

To the FF Chris Wheatley Family>
Please accept my sympthey for the loss of
Chris. I have been a firefighter for over 30 years and always been a fan of
CFD. Our whole dept send this also
Capt Ron Visintine
Litchfield, Il fd

The men and women of Engine 5, Truck 2, and Ambulance 28 extend our deepest sympathies to the Wheatley family. Our house mourns along with yours.--Wanda Kuprianczyk and Kathy Hedrich, his sisters from Amb28.

I only knew Chris for a short time in high school. After reading all the tributes written about him, it is clear to me that he was a hero and touched so many lives while he was with us.  My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and all those mourning the loss of a great man. May you find strength from God's love to get through this difficult time. RIP Chris

Dan, Mary, Kim/Chris, & Jessica,
Chris will always be remembered as a hero.  We will always remember the smile and joy he brought with him everywhere.  He has touched many lives in many different ways.  He was a good person who will never be forgotten...
An Irish Blessing
May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind always be at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
and rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.

Thank you Chris, for your service, our prayers go out to your family and friends.

The Fisher Family

Our prayers and sympathies to the Christopher Wheatley family. Treasure the memories! ~ Chief Engineer Joey C. Petersen & Family, Winthrop Harbor Fire Dept., IL

To the Family of Christopher

I did not know your loved one, but you and your family are in my prayers!He will always a true hero to CFD and he will be missed by all his family and close friends and workers

Mary, Dan, Kim/Chris, & Jessica,
An Irish Blessing:  "May God grant you always...A sunbeam to warm you, a moonbeam to charm you, a sheltering Angel so nothing can harm you. Laughter to cheer you. Faithful friends near you. And whenever you pray, Heaven to hear you.”  Chris will forever be a hero in our hearts.  We will never forget the smile that could light up the room.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you.  Please let us know if you need anything.

You are in our thoughts, prayers and hearts. Thank you for all you've done. We salute you. Rest in peace brother. - The Kostakis Family

So sorry for your loss.....may Chris be at peace and watch over his family and friends always.  You now have your Guardian Angel!
Thoughts and prayers always.

 To the family of Christopher Wheatley     We are a strong group of men, We live to serve and hope that by serving we become even better and stronger men. Always hold your head high,as you know and love a very strong man. Rest easy my brother.

my thoughts  and prayers are with the family and jessica/friends that knew him. I knew chris from high school and knew he was a great guy and always there for people when they needed help. R.I.P CHRIS ,YOU WILL BE MISSED

R.I.P  YOU WILL BE MISSED
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH THE WEATLEY FAMILY,JESSICA AND FRIENDS

my thoughts  and prayers are with the family and jessica/friends that knew him. I knew chris from high school and knew he was a great guy and always there for people when they needed help. R.I.P CHRIS ,YOU WILL BE MISSED
colleen dunbar (blank)

Thanks Chris Wheatley and his family for raising a true hero and other Firemen families that risk their sons and daughthers lives daily to help others. We appreciate the services that fireman and police provide in protecting us every day.  God Bless Chris a true hero and all fire and police that choose to protect us.
Larry & Alice Duffin (Oak Lawn)

I had the pleasure of getting to know Chris by playing on his dodgeball team. What an amazing man. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.  God bless.

I never met Christopher Wheatley, I know of him through my brother, who had the opportunity to work side by side with him. I know from conversations with my brother that he was a great guy with a warm personality, wonderful smile & will be truly missed by my brother. I will say he touched my brother's heart. May God give his love ones peace and comfort. Our Blessings, The Houston's, Clinton, MD

We are sorry to hear of your loss Mary.  Phil and I will keep you in our thoughts and prayers during this time. 
Single Source Family

Keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time.
The Castelli's, Lemont, IL

To the Family of Christopher,

I did not know your loved one, but you and your family are in my prayers! My brother is a firemen! He was a true hero to the CFD! he will be missed by all is brothers and sisters of the CFD!

My thoughts and prayers go out to Chris' loved ones.  He was a sweet, caring, and wonderful person, and he will be missed dearly.  He is a true hero, and will always be remembered that way. Heaven now has another angel to watch over us.

Condolences to the Wheatley family. My heart and prayers are with you
Chris was a true hero, and his legacy and memories will live on through current and future Firefighters throughout the nation.
God Bless you Chris!  RIP.
The CFD Herling families!

What a great guy...of course you all  know that..
What does a mom say..or anyone say...on the loss of a child..?
Words do not come easy..
Please accept our deepest sympathy.. 
May you find peace and comfort
knowing his love is there with you all.....always..
Sincerely..
Ann and Ed
Steve Notto's mom...

Please accept our most heartfelt sympathy for your loss---our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.  Glenda Bleau and everyone at MDI

I hope you find comfort and peace in the many stories and memories that people share with you this week.  Chris had a smile and spirit that will live on in the hearts of everyone at Lemont High School.

Dan,

Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.  We are very sad to hear that you loss a true hero.

Cathy Stalioraitis
Alsip, Il

May GOD be with you and help you through your loss.
Chris is now walking in God"s garden.
Chris is a True Hero. 
Our prayers are with you.

As one representative of Lemont High School, I wish to express our sympathies. We are very proud of the heroe's life Chris led. Our sympathies to the Wheatley family. 
Dr. Sandy Doebert, Superintendent, Lemont High School District 210

We were so sad to hear of Chris's passing.I am a friend of Denise and went to high school with Chris. His smile lit up the room wherever he would go! I hope the memories will bring you comfort.

My thoughts and prayers are with you Chris, our family, and all who knew you. You are a true hero and an awesome cousin. I will miss you dearly.

Mary, Dan, and Kim,  Our prayers, thoughts, and memories are with you during this difficult time.  Charles and Ellen Shepherd

To Chris' family and his Fire family: My thoughts and prayers are with
you at this time. I am so sorry for your great loss. May the Lord of all
comfort touch each of you with His loving peace.

On Behalf of my family Thanks Firefighter Wheatley for risking your life to protect others. God Bless you and your entire family, you are a true hero, you all will be in our families daily prayers.

I still remember watching that little boy grow up over the years when he would come into work with Dan. I am sick to hear of his passing. My prayers are with your family.  God bless, Julie and Brian Stapleton

Dan & Mary,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the 
Wheatley family during this difficult time.
No one can take your memories away
Patty Burns-Godlewski and family

Chris, you were the greatest! My prayers/thoughts are with you & your family. You made those days worth while for me when I knew you'd be detailed in for the day. God Speed Chris ...
Kevin J. (Irish) Redmond....

Sympathy and Regards from Lawton Fire Department, Lawton, Oklahoma

Dan, Mary, Kim and Jessica,

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and co-workers. We will always cherish the memories and never forget that smile. - Donna and Tom Howe

Mary, Dan and Kim,

We will always remember Chris as a wonderful young man.  Please know that we will be keeping you in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Patte and Bruce Doornbos

Mary, Dan and Kim,

We will always remember Chris as a wonderful young man.  Please know that we are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. 

Patte and Bruce Doornbos

Our thoughts and prays are with your family,friends and the CFD,may god bless you for living your life to the fulliest. Rest in peace brother. THE MEN OF COMPANY 4 C-TURN JOLIET FIRE DEPT. C.B.

OBITUARY

Christopher D. Wheatley, CFD

July 7, 1979 – August 9, 2010

Blake-Lamb Funeral Home

Show your support

Add a Memory

Share Obituary

Get Reminders

Services