Wilma Welchlen

Wilma T. Welchlen, age 85 of Marine, IL, died Monday, December 24, 2012, at her residence in Marine, IL. She was born April 11, 1927, in Alhambra, IL, the daughter of Clemens Ulrich and Alma Magdelina (nee Ohren) Frank. On June 28, 1947, she married James Charles Welchlen who survives. She was a member of Saint Elizabeth Catholic Church. She was also a member of Saint Elizabeth Altar Society-Marine, ILLadies Auxiliary to V.F.W. Post 5649-Highland, ILRetired member of International Ladies Garment Worlders Union #404. Mrs. Welchlen was born near Alhambra, IL; she grew up on the farm and attended Conn School south of Alhambra, IL. She originally did housekeeping and babysitting; then worked at the Egg Plant in Highland, Moulton-Bartley Shoe Factory in Highland, Wick Organ Plant during World War II, Alton Box Board Company and then went to work for the Marine Garment Factory. She worked at the Garment Factory until it closed and then moved to the Miss Elaine Garment Factory in O'Fallon, IL, retiring from there in 1985. She enjoyed quilting and taking care of her grandchildren. Survivors include : Husband - James C. "Jim" Welchlen, Marine, IL Daughter - Catherine A. (Charlie) Stewart, Marine, IL Son - David J. (Debbie) Welchlen, Vandalia, IL Son - Michael (Sharon) Welchlen, Marine, IL Daughter - Mary M. (Keith) Alldredge, Marine, IL Brother - Elmer (Joan) Frank, Alhambra, IL Brother - Lawrence E. (Pat) Frank, Pierron, IL Brother - Leonard (Audrey) Frank, Alhambra, IL Sister - Dorothy M. Landolt, Pocahontas, IL Sister - Hattie Keller, Waterloo, IL Sister - Agnes A. (Roland) Keller, Grantfork, IL Grandchild - Gregory C. (Jennifer L.) Stewart, Mt. Pleasant, SC Grandchild - James R. (Jennifer D.) Stewart, Highland, IL Grandchild - Jason T. Welchlen, Lynchburg, TN Grandchild - Tara M. (Trevor) Wright, Beecher City, IL Grandchild - Ty M. (Yvette) Welchlen, Marine, IL Grandchild - Amber R. (Jeff) Kessler, St. Charles, MO Grandchild - Jenna L. (Justin) Lock, El Paso, TX Grandchild - Jennifer L. (Richard) Box, Highland, IL Grandchild - Kristen E. (Brian) Elder, Marine, IL Grandchild - Leah M. Alldredge, Marine, IL Great Grandchild - Ashley Stewart Great Grandchild - Matthew Stewart Great Grandchild - Thomas Stewart Great Grandchild - Riley Stewart Great Grandchild - Taylor Stewart Great Grandchild - Emmalyn Wright Great Grandchild - Ethyn Wright Great Grandchild - Colton Welchlen Great Grandchild - Paige Kessler Great Grandchild - Isabella Kessler Great Grandchild - Breckin Box Great Grandchild - Brinson Box Great Grandchild - Braxton Box She was preceded in death by : Father - Clemens Ulrich Frank died 3/2/1966 Mother - Alma M. Frank nee Ohren died 4/1/1979 Brother - Alvin J. Frank died 10/10/2012 Brother - Duane Frank died 12/4/2004 Sister - Marie M. Suess (died 11/26/2011) Sister - Laverne G. Moss died 6/18/2001 Sister - Clementine E. Rinderer died 1/14/2012 Brother - Norbert Frank died 2/17/1990 Brother - Clem J. Frank 6/5/1980 Sister - Clara B. Heim died 7/3/1955

Wilma Welchlen

April 11, 1927 - December 24, 2012