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Dr. Gemma Michelini Welsch

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Haben Funeral Home & Crematory

8057 Niles Center Road

Skokie, Illinois

Gemma Welsch Obituary

Welsch, Dr. Gemma Michelini age 60, died of ovarian cancer on February 21, 2005. She followed in death her beloved parents, Ida (Rocchi) and Aldo Michelini, her uncle, Harry Michelini and her grandparents. She was the beloved wife of Dr. Harold Welsch of DePaul University, cherished cousin of Sandra (Ron) Rocchi Ritter and family and Ronald (Ann) Rocchi and family, daughter-in-law of Josefine Welsch, sister-in-law of Annerose (Horst) Goerge and Gerhard Welsch and beloved aunt to Robert (Lissa) Goerge and family and Doris (Dan) O'Neill and family. She will be missed by many dear friends. Her marriage to Harold and her career at DePaul University were the pride of her life for over 30 years. She received her BS & MBA degrees from DePaul & her Ph.D from Northwestern University. She joined the faculty of DePaul's School of Accountancy in 1972, where she was an Associate Professor until the time of her death. Gemma helped established the Management Information Systems Program in DePaul's School of Accountancy and developed an innovative curriculum in e-commerce and internet-based business, her research specialty. She received three prestigious teaching awards. She was a visiting professor at universities in Hong Kong, Czechoslovakia and Italy (her grandparents' homeland) and traveled in India and Australia. As a CPA and CMA, Gemma founded a consulting company, Applied Information Dynamics. She lived her life with energy, empathy and humor. Funeral Friday, 10:15 a.m., from Haben Funeral Home, 8057 Niles Center Rd., Skokie. Mass 10:30 a.m., at St. Peter Church, Skokie. Entombment All Saints Mausoleum, Des Plaines. Visitation Thursday, 2 to 9 p.m. Funeral info: 847-673-6111

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 23, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Gemma Welsch

13 Entries

Rev. Jay Jung, C.M.

March 2, 2005

Harold and family,

My sincere condolences to you all. I was not able to make Gemma's birthday bash but had a great conversation with her. Be assured you are in my prayers and thoughts. Peace in the Risen Christ.

Father Jay

Patricia Brugger

February 28, 2005

Dear Dr. Welsch,

I am very sorry to hear of your wife's death and have been praying for you.

I am another graduate of DePaul, from the '80s, and I appreciate everything I learned from classes with both of you, and used that knowledge in my work with computer systems. My health has not allowed me to continue working, but I continue to volunteer etc. with computers to keep up to date.

With sincere sympathy and prayers,

Mike Dorociak

February 26, 2005

Dr Welsch,

I was very saddened to read of your wife's passing. As one of her students at DePaul who took two of her classes many years ago, I related well to her teaching style and appreciated the time she took to advise me on other accounting related careers and MIS when they were just starting to become common in schools and the workplace. She had much passion for the areas in which she taught. My prayers are with you and your family.

Sal Valela

February 26, 2005

Dr. Welsch,

I am very saddened to hear the news of your wife’s untimely passing. Gemma has touched so many lives with her kindness, strength, wisdom, compassion, and belief that every human being is special. May your family find comfort during this difficult time.

Mary Lou Vainisi

February 24, 2005

Dr. Welsch,

I am one of a million DePaul students who was touched by your wife, many years ago now. There were so few women in accounting then; she was our role model. I especially remember her easy laugh. I am saddened to hear of her passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Jeff Giovannetti

February 24, 2005

To Gemma and all the Michelinis and Rocchis who have preceded her,may you have eternal peace. To Harold, may you accept our condolences and prayers for Gemma and yourself. God bless you. We are sorry and we care. Jeff and Paula Gio

Chuck and Wilma Witt

February 24, 2005

Harry, we're stunned by the sad news. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Mathias Welsch

February 24, 2005

Dear Harold,

my deepest condolences to you and your family.I know how hard it is to loose your partner.I wish I could be there with you,but I will be thinking of each of you.

Jack and Linda Saliamonas

February 23, 2005

Our thoughts are with you.

Sam Fratto

February 23, 2005

Harry, My deepest sympathies to you and your respective families. I am still stunned. I will keep you and Gemma in my prayers.

VIRGINIA DAVIS

February 23, 2005

I will miss you terribly but take comfort in knowing we will meet again.

Love,

Virginia

Sandy Ritter

February 23, 2005

Dearest Gemma,

I am truly saddened that you have left us so soon. Our family is less whole now. You were such a strong person and you fought your illness so valiantly and with such determination. I really thought you would win. So even though it's been a journey, I am still in shock. You will always be missed, from the upcoming graduations, to Diana's and Adrienne's weddings, to all the family gatherings to every aspect of our lives, every day of our lives. You had so much knowledge about our side of the family that I never took the time to learn because I always thought I had plenty of time to ask. Our heart goes out to Harold. He was always right there by your side. This will be an even more difficult journey for him. We will do all that we can to help him through this, now and always. You will be sorely missed. We love you. Your loving cousin, Sandy

Ross & Mary Cavanagh

February 23, 2005

While we are mourning the loss of Gemma, heaven is celebrating! She

has joined her family of angels --

Aldo, Ida, Harry, Ray and Jean.

Harold, our sympathy and prayers

are with you.

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