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Thelma Welsh Obituary

Welsh, Thelma (nee DeGand), 75 years, formerly of Harwood Heights. Beloved wife of the late Joel R. Sr. Dear mother of Joel Jr., Debby (Robin) Webb, Jeffery Sr., Joseph Sr. (Susan), and James Sr. (Luisa). Loving grandmother of Jeremy, Jamie, Joshua, Janette, Joel III, Jason, Justin, Jeff Jr., Eric, Christine, Dana, Jessica, Jordan, Aidan, Jenna, Jake, Jared, Justine, Jimmy Jr., and the late Joseph Jr. Great-grandmother of 19. Fond sister of Katherine Sarich, Donna Wollscheid, Charles, the late Joseph, and Walter DeGand. Resting at the Original Rago Brothers Funeral Home 7751 West Irving Park Rd, Tuesday 11:00 a.m. until time of services 1:30 p.m. Interment Irving Park Cemetery 773-276-7800.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jul. 3, 2011.

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Annette Hovatter

July 5, 2011

We wish her beloved families strength and peace in this very difficult time.

July 5, 2011

God Bless you, with love & fondest memories of Pudge & PeeWee. Faith (Clark) & Bob Gagnon.

patti may

July 4, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Margaret Degand-Parker

July 4, 2011

My Condolences. There are many memories that I have of my aunt and she will always be remembered.

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