Dennis Walsh, 69, of Wilmington
Dennis P. Walsh, age 69, of Wilmington, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 13, at his home with his family at his side.
He is survived by his children, Jacob Walsh, Christopher Dixon, and David Nugent; his siblings Patricia (Phil) Carlos, Joseph (Mary Jane) Walsh, and Timothy (Cindy) Walsh; numerous nieces and nephews and his faithful canine companion “Duke.”
Dennis was preceded in death by his parents Raymond and Margaret (Nee Foreman) Walsh, his wife Janet (nee Nugent) Walsh in 2014, his brother Michael Walsh, and his brother-in-law Terrence Cavanaugh.
Dennis was a graduate of Joliet East High School. He was born and raised on a farm in Elwood. Dennis worked his entire adult career as an Operator at Stepan Chemical from age 18 until he retired in 2018 at age 63.
He was also member of the Teamsters Local Union #179. Dennis enjoyed watching the stock market daily, shopping for cars or just about anything that was a good deal, attending estate sales and auctions, and as a true Walsh, he always enjoyed gardening and farming. Dennis will be truly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Visitation for Dennis was on Friday, July 19, at the Forsythe Gould Funeral Home, with funeral services held on Saturday, July 20.. Interment followed the services at Mt. St. Patrick Cemetery, Wilton Center, where he will be reunited with his wife Janet.
Arrangements were entrusted to Forsythe Gould Funeral Home, 507 S. State St., Manhattan, IL 60442, 815-478-3321, www.forsythegouldfh.com