Holly S. Whalen, 48, of Plainfield Illinois, passed away on Thursday August 10, 2023. Holly was born on December 22, 1974, to William and Joyce (Schulter) Stennett. She married Jeremy Whalen in September of 2009, and he survives in Plainfield, Illinois.
Holly was a wonderful homemaker, staying home taking care of her husband and two beautiful boys, Connor and Cayden. When she wasn’t at home you could find Holly at dog shows. She reached her dream in the bulldogger world by breeding and finishing 2 champion bulldogs, Bentley and Sebastian. She enjoyed scrapbooking, designing and making bulldog jewelry, and was a phenomenal oil painter. Holly and her two boys loved to go on adventures. They enjoyed going to the park, swimming, and ghost hunting during the night at cemeteries. Holly always lit up the room with her bright smile, beautiful red hair, and outgoing personality. She was the best at giving compliments. She was able to build people up, make them laugh, and feel loved. Above all, Holly was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. Holly will be deeply missed by all.
Holly is survived by her husband, Jeremy Whalen of Plainfield, Illinois; two beloved sons, Connor and Cayden Whalen of Plainfield, Illinois; mother, Joyce Schulter of Wayne, Ohio; father figure, Alan Boyer of Deshler, Ohio; mother-in-law, Colleen (Donald) Zajac of Bowling Green, Ohio; sister, Rachel (Mark) Steinbrunner of Wayne, Ohio; brother, Bill (Erin)Stennett of Sylvania, Ohio. Holly considered Larry and Judy Reynolds of Bowling Green, Ohio as family, and their children, Heather (Reynolds) Shepherd and Ryan Reynolds, as a sister and brother.
She was preceded in death by her father William Stennett.
Holly would be honored to have any memorial contributions given to the Make a Wish Foundation.
A visitation for Holly will be held on Wednesday August 16, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Dunn Funeral Home, located in the Historical District of Bowling Green, Ohio at 408 W. Wooster St. A funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m. Father Tom McQuillen will officiate. The burial will be private.
To share an online condolence or fond memory with the family, please visit www.dunnfuneralhome.com.
