Katherine A. “Katie” Whitehead, 87, of Clinton, IL passed away 9:08 PM, February 11, 2026 at her family residence.

Private Family Graveside services will be held at Texas Township Cemetery, Clinton, IL at a later date. The family has entrusted Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, IL with arrangements.

Memorials may be directed to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

Katie was born October 6, 1938 in DeWitt County, IL the daughter of Walter and Lena (Mott) Sprague. She married Jerry H. Whitehead December 25, 1960 in Clinton, IL. He passed away May 15, 2022.

Survivors include her children, Valarie Collup, Fordland, MO; Stacy (Ed) Meyer, Bonfield, IL; and Jay Whitehead, Clinton, IL, four grandchildren: Amanda (Michael) Reilly; Cassie (Brandon Pister) Collup; Travis (Ashley) Meyer: and Brady (Georgia Brown) Collup, and 9 great-grandchildren.

Katie was preceded in death by her Parents, Sister, Connie Hantla and Brother, Bill Sprague.

Katie worked at the Clinton Nuclear plant during its construction phase and then at Revere Copper & Brass, Clinton, IL until her retirement.

Online condolences may be made at www.calvertmemorial.com