Thomas J. Whelan, age 86,. U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Beloved husband of Catherine O’Grady-Whelan and the late Beatrice. Devoted father of Maureen (Mark) Kapanowski, Thomas (Eileen), Elizabeth Whelan and Sean. Dearest grandfather of Brittany, Thomas, Danielle, Matthew, Bridget and step grandfather of 11. Visitation Friday Jan. 3rd, 3-9PM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 S. Southwest Hwy. (7700W) Palos Hills. Funeral Saturday 9AM from the funeral home to St. Stephen Church-Tinley Park, for 10AM Mass. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Express your thoughts and memories in the online Guest Book at www.palosgaidasfh.com (708) 974-4410