Shaun P. Whiteside, 56, lifelong resident of Kenosha, passed away on Wednesday, July 13, 2022 in Zion, IL.
He was born on January 15, 1966 to the late Mark J. and Helen A. (Benuska) Whiteside in Kenosha. He was educated in the schools of Kenosha graduating from Mary D. Bradford High School where he was involved in wrestling and football.
Shaun entered the Us Army on January 30, 1987. He was a combat engineer in the 82nd Airborne and was honorably discharged on October 29, 1990. Shaun served as a paratrooper with time spent in Germany. Upon returning home he was a construction worker and general laborer.
Shaun was a huge fan of the Green Bay Packers and loved to ride and show off his Harley motorcycle. He spent a lot of time hunting and fishing with family. He loved all of the family and enjoyed getting together for birthdays, Sunday dinners and Holidays.
He was proceeded in death by his parents, Mark and Helen Whiteside; his grandparents John and Helen Benuska and Walter and Doloris Whiteside.
He is survived by his sister Bridey Fastabend, aunts and uncle, cousins and many nieces and nephews.
A Funeral Mass for Shaun will be held on Saturday, August 6th at 10:00 a.m. at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church (2223 – 51st St.). Inurnment with Full Military Honors will follow at St. George Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of Mass.
