Lawrence Reginald Whalley

Whalley

Lawrence (Wally) Reginald Whalley 82, of Decatur passed on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at Imboden Senior Living.

A service to celebrate Wally will be held at a later date. Memorials can be made out to Open the Bible in Barrington, Illinois. Tanzyus Logan Funeral Service and Care is assisting with arrangements.
Lawrence was born in September of 1943 in Toronto, Canada son of Willford and Dorothy Whalley. He served in the United States Air Force and worked for Kemper Insurance. Wally met and later married Carol in 1997 in North Dakota.

Survived by his wife Carol of Decatur, daughter Lauren (Patrick) Maar of New York, stepsons; Brad (Becky) Arndt, Brian Arndt, Barry (Michelle) Arndt, Brent (Rebekah) Arndt, and Jason Marko, nine grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren.

Preceded by both parents, first wife Jill, and stepson James Marko.

Please sign the family guestbook at www.tanzyusloganmemorialpages.com.