Name: Memorial service for Donald C Welch
Start: 2025-08-14T10:00:00.000Z
End: 2025-08-14T11:00:00.000Z
Location: St. Julie Billart Roman Catholic Church

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 18, 2025.

A beloved father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, and nephew.

Donald age 48, of Oak Forest, IL, formerly of Virginia Beach, Va. passed away on July 12, 2025.

His life was of family, hard work and play, as sports and being active were important to him. He became a roofer in his 20s, and then supervising manager for a prominent construction company. Struggling with health/heart issues for several years he gave it his best, against medical advice. Doing it his way, always saying "it's ok I got this"! His sense of humor was a constant source of uplifting for everyone who knew him.

His laugh was contagious and will be dearly missed.

Born on March 3, 1977, in Oak Lawn, IL to Karen and Timothy Welch. Don grew up playing baseball, basketball and beloved football in B.I.IL Becoming a coach himself of his sons teams, and then President of the football league in Virginia Beach, VA.

Don is survived by his children, grandson, and step son.

Nicolette Simpson, Donald Welch Jr, Keagan Welch, Devin Sidler, and grandson Anthony Smith.

Beloved son of Karen and Timothy Welch. Caring brother to Tim (Jen) Welch, Sean (Sam) Welch, and Dennis (Shanna) Welch.

Respected nephew and adored uncle to many. Loved cousin and friend to all who knew him! Donald you will be missed, and never forgotten. Be at peace!

Your struggles on earth are over! Rest in the arms of our Lord, until we meet again.

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July 19, 2025

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Karen welch

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Memories keep you alive in our mind , and always in our heart !

KAREN WELCH

Yesterday

So loved! Trying to pick best pictures to. Celebrate your life ! No picture will ever capture your zest for life ! Praying !

Macaela Welch

July 19, 2025

Thank you for being such a great uncle to me. I will never forget our memories. Thank you for always making me laugh when I needed it the most. We love and will miss you so much

Sean W. Welch

July 19, 2025

Little brother. i miss you alot. especiaaly all the time we got to spend together before i left. We both understood our lives. You will be dearly missed by Samantha and i and all our kids. I will see you soon. Love your big brother always and forever. Go Blue!!!!!

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Karen Welch

July 19, 2025

It´s impossible for my heart to reconcile your gone! You did so much to help me your Dads Alzheimer´s, I will miss our daily talks and weekly dinners. But mostly I will miss that daily dose of laughter! I will miss seeing you with your children! How you loved them! Such a loss to all of us! Rest my son , we will meet again!

Jeff

July 18, 2025

Gerilynn Russell

July 18, 2025

Every time I hear"Looking Goood!" My heart will smile as I see you laughing as you´re saying it. So many beautiful memories you have blessed us with. I feel so very blessed to have been able to spend evenings with you and listening to you and Uncle Rocco laugh the night away. I love you and will miss you deeply.
Aunt Geri

KAREN WELCH

July 18, 2025

Please don´t send flowers ! This is a "Celebration of life " Mass and lunch as Don is being cremated. Tim and I appreciate all the love and condolences! Just come join us in celebrating Dons Life!