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MaryAnn Welker Obituary
1932 - 2019
On April 11, 2019, MaryAnn Welker, 86, passed away into the arms of our Father God, with her children and clergy by her side.
Born in Milwaukee on Sept. 21, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Mary Lesperance. MaryAnn grew up in Milwaukee with her brother, Bill Lesperance.
On Feb. 13, 1954, she was joined in marriage to Jerome Welker. After nearly 59 years of marriage, he preceded her in death on Feb. 27, 2013.
She was a lifelong member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. MaryAnn was a dedicated homemaker who was the proud mother of four children. She loved her husband and dearly enjoyed dancing with him. She also liked playing cards, especially Euchre.
Mary is survived by her children, Gary (Christine) Welker of Brighton, Larry (Donna) Welker of Viola, Claude (Diana) Welker of Brighton and Theresa Powdoznik of Kenosha; nine grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren and one great great-grandchild.
In addition to her parents and husband, Jerome Welker, she was preceded in death by a grandson, Mathew Welker.
Funeral Service honoring MaryAnn's life will be held on Wednesday, April 17, 2019. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 1704 240th Ave., Kansasville. Interment will follow in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial remembrances to St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 1704 240th Ave. Kansasville, WI 53139, would be appreciated.
MaryAnn's family would like to extend their gratitude with a special thank you to Dr. George Poulette and the 3rd Floor Staff at Froedert South – Kenosha Memorial Hospital.
Piasecki-Althaus Funeral Home & Cremation Services
3720 39th Avenue
Kenosha, Wisconsin 53144
262-658-4101
Online Condolences at www.piasecki-althaus.com
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Jim warzyn
April 18, 2019
Gary, Larry, Claude, Theresa and families.So sorry for the passing of your mother. MaryAnn
always had the kind disposition and warm smile.
Christie Balciunas
April 17, 2019
Gary and Tina, Claude and Diana, Larry and Donna, Theresa and all the grandchildren, so sorry for you loss of MaryAnn. She will be missed by so many people. I'm sure Jerry and her are dancing away the days together now. You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. With sympathy, Leo & Christie Balciunas
SHARON BALL
April 14, 2019
So sorry to hear about my friend and your mother. I lived at St. Catherines for about 5 years and I played cards with her a lot. Are you going to have visitations for her on the 16th if so can you let me know. 262-764-4848
lisa sorensen
April 14, 2019
Gary, Larry, Claude, Theresa and families.. My deepest sympathy to all of you! Your mother was like a second mom to me growing up. Loved her dearly! She will be missed.♥
Sunny Nelson
April 14, 2019
My deepest condolences to the Welker family. I loved visiting with your mom almost every morning drinking our coffee in the cafe at St. Catherine's Commons. We would share stories since her one grandson & my grandson Alex are friends. She will be greatly missed. None of us at St. Catherine's can believe she is gone. All of us here send our condolences to the whole family.
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