Maria Whelan Death | Passed Away | Obituary
Maria Whelan Death – Dead: Maria Whelan, CEO of Illinois Action for Children and tireless advocate for children in need in Illinois, unexpectedly passed away of heart attack.
Having heard about this great loss, the family of this individual is passing through pains, mourning the unexpected passing of their beloved.
This departure was confirmed through social media posts made by Twitter users who pour out tributes, and condolences to the family of the deceased.
Today Illinois children and families lost one of their most powerful voices. Our Illinois Action for Children family sends our deepest condolences to Maria Whelan’s family and our sincere gratitude for her impact on the early childhood community and all of us.
Today Illinois children and families lost one of their most powerful voices. Our Illinois Action for Children family sends our deepest condolences to Maria Whelan’s family and our sincere gratitude for her impact on the early childhood community and all of us. https://t.co/Ml2d4CFXYc
— Celena Roldan (@CelenaRoldan) June 11, 2020
We are enormously saddened to learn of the passing of our dear friend, Maria Whelan, and extend our deepest condolences to her family, fellow friends, and all at her beloved
@IAFC_Cares
. Maria was a fearless advocate for the well-being of young children and their families.
We are enormously saddened to learn of the passing of our dear friend, Maria Whelan, and extend our deepest condolences to her family, fellow friends, and all at her beloved @IAFC_Cares. Maria was a fearless advocate for the well-being of young children and their families. https://t.co/KFe5W31YR2
— Fight Crime Illinois (@FightCrimeIL) June 11, 2020
We are heartbroken to tell you that our beloved leader Maria Whelan passed away unexpectedly this morning. Maria was a fiercely powerful voice for children & families who inspired us with her determination, kindness & empathy. We will miss her every day.
We are heartbroken to tell you that our beloved leader Maria Whelan passed away unexpectedly this morning. Maria was a fiercely powerful voice for children & families who inspired us with her determination, kindness & empathy. We will miss her every day. https://t.co/csv9z10YIA pic.twitter.com/qtbPHHR48D
— IAFC_Cares (@IAFC_Cares) June 10, 2020
Maria Whelan devoted her career to improving the lives of children, families and communities. It’s with a heavy heart that I offer my condolences to her family, friends and colleagues. Her legacy will no doubt continue to shape Illinois’ education and human services landscape.
Maria Whelan devoted her career to improving the lives of children, families and communities. It’s with a heavy heart that I offer my condolences to her family, friends and colleagues. Her legacy will no doubt continue to shape Illinois’ education and human services landscape.
— Governor JB Pritzker (@GovPritzker) June 10, 2020
Unexpected and heartbreaking news, Maria Whelan, one of this state’s most impactful and effective advocates of early childhood, passed away this morning. Maria was the longtime President and CEO of
@IAFC_Cares
, and before that,
@TheCRCL
and
@eriehouse
.
Unexpected and heartbreaking news, Maria Whelan, one of this state’s most impactful and effective advocates of early childhood, passed away this morning. Maria was the longtime President and CEO of @IAFC_Cares, and before that, @TheCRCL and @eriehouse. pic.twitter.com/YCnU1EgBmO
— McCormick Foundation (@McCormick_Fdn) June 10, 2020
We are still working on getting more details about the death, as family statement on the death is yet to be released.
