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David Welch Obituary
David E. Welch, age 62, of St. John, passed away on May 24, 2011. Beloved husband of Jeanette for 41 years. Loving father of Edward (Jennifer) and Matthew (Karin Killian) Welch. Cherished grandfather of Griffin, Jillian, Bennett, Bram, Luella, and Matilde. Loving son of Edward and the late Therese Welch. Dear brother of John Welch, Kathleen (Bob Stark) Hoffman, Peggy (Richard) Schilling, Terrie (Gary) McDonald, Patty (Charles) Watt, Julie (George) Mercer, and Laurie (Robert) Rastovski. Dear brother-in-law of late Charles Hoffman. Fond uncle to many nieces and nephews. Special friend of Deacon Robert Viviano. Mr. Welch was the proud owner of Welch’s Stop and Shop in St. John for 43 years. Dave was a great husband, father, brother, leader, and friend. He will be loved and missed by all. Visitation Thursday from 2:00 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral services Friday, May 27, 2011 at 9:30 a.m. from the Elmwood Funeral Chapel, 11300 W. 97th LN. (1/2 block west of US 41/ Wicker Ave. at 97th St.) to St. John the Evangelist Church, 10701 Olcott Ave., St. John for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Sammie Maletta officiating. Interment Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens, Schererville. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society preferred. For info: (219) 365-3474. www.elmwoodchapel.com
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David Roman
June 7, 2011
May Dave rest in peace. He was a good guy and he loved his family.
Jan Fane
June 3, 2011
Dave will be Greatly missed, my sincere Condolences to Dave's Family & Friends.
Dave & I have been Friend's since Football at Griffith High.
Frank & Nancy Wright
June 2, 2011
Our sincere condolences to your family on the loss of a fine man. Dave always had a smile and a kind word. We will miss seeing him at Stop & Shop when we are in town.
Doug and Karen Cozart
May 31, 2011
Jeanette and family, So Sorry to hear of your loss.He was a nice family man.You can be proud of the community buisness you built together. Everyone loves Stop and Shop.Your in our prayers, Doug and Karen Cozart
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Rita Berg
May 30, 2011
Dear Jeanette and Ed and Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Dave will be missed not only by your family but the community too. He always had a smile and such a fair business for us too. He surly left a big hole in all of our hearts and mines and know we have our arm about you all...Rita and Ron Berg
Dennis and Cheryl Welzien
May 29, 2011
Our deepest sympathy to the Welch Family, Dave was in my class(GHS66)and we shared time on the football field,He will be missed.
May 28, 2011
21yrs ago Dave handed over our family the keys that opened a front door. He also kept the front door open at a shop that keeps great food on our table. Thank you for sharing a part of your life with us.
The Mullins Family
May 28, 2011
My prayers are with your family for your loss of Dave. I remember him well from the Griffith store and St John. Always had a smile for everyone. He will truly be missed by all. Karen Mills
Linda Fetla
May 27, 2011
I took care of David for quite a while during his stay on IMCU at Community Hospital. We shared lots of stories as he grew up knowing my in-laws...and told me lots of stories of his childhood in Griffith. He was a wonderful man, and very brave under the circumstances. I took him out when he went home, and when I heard of his passing only six short days later...I was very sorry. To his wife and kids, grand-kids and to his dad, Ed. I am so sorry for your loss...I am happy though, that he didn't suffer....and it was quick for him. But for family...the loss id great and he will be missed...Remember all the memories, and keep him close....He will always watch over all of you....He is in better hands now, and the LORD BLESSED you, just having him as long as you did.
May 27, 2011
Jeanette, Patty, John and Family. We are so sorry for your loss. Dave always had a warm and friendly smile for everyone. . He can now smile down on all of us for he is at peace.
The Wormsleys
John and Lana
john davis
May 27, 2011
such a good man ed.sorry i didn't find out till today. i would have been there.take care john davis.
Dr. Shabeeb & Staff
May 27, 2011
Our sincere sympathies, thoughts & prayers to the Welch family. May your memories & faith sustain you during this difficult time.
Butch Fortner
May 27, 2011
Sending prayers to you and your family John, we are very sorry to hear about the loss of your brother Dave. God will guide you and the family through this difficult time. Our prayers are with you.
The Fortner Family
Butch, Gail, Duke and Cody
Marty Brennan
May 27, 2011
Dave gave my son his frist job would always say hi when he saw us fishing across from his house. He helped our family in hard times. Sorry to the family. He will be missed.Rest in peace Dave.
Rachel Wilkinson
May 27, 2011
Ed, Jen & family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
The Wilkinson Family
Matt, Rachel, Josh, Aidan & Cailee
Lee Martens
May 27, 2011
My Prayers are with you John during this time of loss.
May the Angels welcome him to Paradise" Peace and Love Lee Martens
Michelle Mulder
May 27, 2011
I send my deepest sympathy! So sorry for ur lose! Love to u all.
Steve Stearns
May 27, 2011
Prayers to the Family, in this time of sorrow, He was very special. We will miss him.
Turturillo Family Jim, Marcia, Anna & Frankie
May 26, 2011
Our thought and prayers are with you at this time. We always loved coming into the store and Dave would wave and come out and tell us a story of something that had happened to the family that week and we would all laugh..he will be missed.
Frank B
May 26, 2011
His smiling face and caring attitude will be missed by many. He is now at peace in the arms of God.
Nancy Teutemacher
May 26, 2011
Please accept my deepest sympathy. I will miss his smile and the way he always had time to speak to everyone. May God grant all of you peace and strength as you grieve. My thoughts and prayers will be with you all.
Jon Finwall
May 26, 2011
I am blessed to have known and worked for Dave. His mentoring truly impacted my life. Thank you for letting me be a part of the Stop & Shop 'family"
Linda Balthis
May 26, 2011
I will miss my" here comes trouble "followed by a hug. Dave was one of the nicest gentlemen I have ever met in my life. I will miss him dearly. Shopping at Welch's will never be the same. May God bless you.
Jeanne Engle
May 26, 2011
I knew Dave back in the day from Barneys Restruant were I waitressed. He was always with a smile and helpful when we needed anything. My deepest sympathy goes out to the family. Dave will be missed
Hyland Tim
May 26, 2011
What a great guy! I'd wondered why he was not at the shop of late....a real loss to the family and community.
Mary Ann Yerga
May 26, 2011
My deepest condolences to all the family! Dave was such a gentleman and so generous with everyone! Will miss his smile!
Jim Brogan
May 26, 2011
I have known Dave for over 30 years. I met Dave when we had our Friday and Monday night sessions at Buddy Goverts house. He was a very nice and honorable man. I am sure he will be saddly missed by all who knew and loved him. Jim Brogan
Chef Cheryl Molenda
May 26, 2011
Jeanette, Ed, Matt, John, and family - We are sorry for your loss. I'll miss seeing Dave and his smile and wave as he would come out to chat everytime I came in the store. He was a truly wonderful man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Dawn Vukadinovich
May 26, 2011
I am so very sorry for your loss. I will miss seeing Dave on my yearly visits back home. He always made me laugh and made me feel welcome. My prayers are with all of you.
Chuck and Barb Pearson
May 26, 2011
This is a loss for everyone who knew Dave. We'll miss seeing that smile/nod/wave thing he did every time we spied him behind the window at the meat counter. Such a great neighbor and friend.
Kathy Hines
May 26, 2011
Mine and my family's thoughts and prayers are with you all. I remember all of you when you had the Griffith Stop & Shop. I would come thru the back door. I remember Dave teasing me and he always laughed or had a smile. All of you made me feel like family. Then you went to St. John. My family also moved there. I was 15 yrs. old when I started to work after school running the cash register. I have many fond memories of working with Dave and of all the Welch family. When you 1st met me, I called myself Jody! All of you still call me this. This is Toby Gard's daughter, Kathy.
Jim & Fran Vermillion
May 26, 2011
Our deepest sympathy in the loss of Dave. I'll always picture Dave working behind the meat counter at stop & shop. May God bless Dave & his famly. Love Jim & Fran Vermillion
Brian Mischka
May 26, 2011
We are so very sorry to hear of your loss. Dave was a wonderful, cheerful, and sweet man. He always had a smile on his face when we seen him. I know he will always be looking down upon you all. We will be praying for your hearts to mend.
The Mischka's Brian, Wendy, and Faith
Mark Zachocki
May 26, 2011
Jeanette, Ed, Matt and family. I pray that God will comfort you in your loss. I have real fond memories of Dave and the team at S&S when I was a kid and worked for him, he had a positive impact on my life.
Doug Decker
May 26, 2011
Sorry about your loss,my thoughts and prayers are with you
Judi Crider
May 26, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss of Dave. I remember the family when in Griffith. My sincere condolences to Ed Sr. My Mother and Dad were freinds of theirs. It is pleasent memory of the store in Griffith. You and family are in my prayers. Judi (McDermott) Crider, daughter of Charles and Kay McDermott.
May 26, 2011
Our sincere condolences to the Welch family on Dave's passing.
Bob & Jackie Tolley
Georgetown, TX
The Bossi Family Lisa, Frank, Anthony & Vince
May 26, 2011
We are terribly sorry to hear of your loss. Ed, I don't have to tell you that your dad was a great man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!
Misty Chandos
May 26, 2011
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Dave was a great man and will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
James&Donna Kick
May 26, 2011
Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there... I do not sleep.
I am the thousand winds that blow...
I am the diamond glints on snow...
I am the sunlight on ripened grain...
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you waken in the morning's hush,
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of gentle birds in circling flight...
I am the soft star that shines at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry—
I am not there... I did not die...
James and Donna Kick
Mickey Roberts-Haluska
May 26, 2011
My family has known the Welch "Stop-N-Shop" family since their days in Griffith. Deepest condolences from the Roberts Family. We will miss you Dave.
Michelle Price
May 26, 2011
Our deepest sympathy to the family. He was a wonderful man and will be missed by many.
Don Barb Echterling
May 26, 2011
Dear Welch Family my prayers and thoughts are with you at this time.The fishing stories will be told and all the things Dave did for people. I will miss his smile when i would see him.But God has more plans for him now.
Kelly Wynkoop
May 26, 2011
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
lynn & jack crotty
May 25, 2011
what a wonderful human being, friend neighbor, and citizen. you will be missed by many.
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