| Bert J. Whalen |
| MICHIGAMME - Bert J. Whalen, 66, former resident of Michigamme, died Sunday in Mt. Carmel Mercy Hospital, Detroit, where he had been a patient one week. Born June 16, 1906, in Michigamme, Mr. Whalen moved to Detroit more than 30 years ago. He was a retired assistant administrator for the Michigan Employment Security Commission. Surviving, are his wife, Kay; two sons, James of Grand Rapids and Dr. John Whalen of California; a brother, Reginald McGinnis, Ishpeming; a sister, Mrs Ronald (Della) Dishnow, Michigamme, and three grandchildren. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday in the Bjork & Zhulkie Funeral Home with Rev. Wayne Marcotte officiating. Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 until 9 p.m. Thursday. Liturgical services will be held there at 8 p.m. Thursday. |