Helen E. WELCH

WELCH, LONG

Posted By: Sarah Thorson Little (email)
Date: 10/5/2006 at 01:15:28

Helen K. Welch, 82, of Williamsfield died at 7:20 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 31, 1995, at St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg. She was born Oct. 4, 1912, in Dows, Iowa, to James K. and Susan E. Long Welch. Surviving are three brothers, Dale of Abingdon, Bert of Williamsfield and John "Jack" of Punta Gorda, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews.

She was an assembler at Nelson's Manufacturing Co. in Princeville for several years, retiring in 1975. She was a member of the Dixie Club and American Legion Auxiliary, both in Williamsfield. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Rux Funeral Home in Williamsfield. The Rev. James A. Thompson Sr. will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Williamsfield Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Williamsfield Rescue Unit or any charity.

Peoria Journal Star, The (IL)
September 2, 1995