Services will be 1 PM, Thursday, December 31, 2020 at the First Christian Church, Clinton, IL with Scott Marsh officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Park Cemetery, Clinton, IL. Visitation will be 5 – 7 PM, Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at the First Christian Church, Clinton, IL. Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, IL is in charge of arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the First Christian Church, the Wapella Fire Department, or the Kenney Fire Department.
Ada was born March 31, 1931 in Bellflower, Illinois the daughter of Nathan and Mary Ona (Spencer) Welch. She married Gerald Wayne Blake on April 3, 1948 in Clinton, Il. He passed away on January 16, 2010.
Survivors include her daughters, Elaine (Richard) White, Reddick, IL; Phyllis (Tom) Cyrulik, Clinton, IL; Sheri (Roger) Knoy, Clinton, IL; 8 Grandchildren,12 Great-Grandchildren, 8 Great-Great Grandchildren; Siblings, Mabel Rich, Wilmington, IL; Merle Delmar "Skinny" Welch, Clinton, IL; and John Earl (Nita) Welch, Clinton, IL.
Ada was preceded in death by her parents, 4 brothers, and 3 sisters.
Ada attended First Christian Church, Clinton, IL. She was a talented quilter – making dozens of beautiful quilts. Ada was also an avid gardener and enjoyed making cakes and pies for many occasions. Ada enjoyed her family – especially her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.
Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, Illinois.
Services will be 1 PM, Thursday, December 31, 2020 at the First Christian Church, Clinton, IL with Scott Marsh officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Park Cemetery, Clinton, IL. Visitation will be 5 – 7 PM, Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at the First Christian Church, Clinton, IL. Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, IL is in charge of arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the First Christian Church, the Wapella Fire Department, or the Kenney Fire Department.
Ada was born March 31, 1931 in Bellflower, Illinois the daughter of Nathan and Mary Ona (Spencer) Welch. She married Gerald Wayne Blake on April 3, 1948 in Clinton, Il. He passed away on January 16, 2010.
Survivors include her daughters, Elaine (Richard) White, Reddick, IL; Phyllis (Tom) Cyrulik, Clinton, IL; Sheri (Roger) Knoy, Clinton, IL; 8 Grandchildren,12 Great-Grandchildren, 8 Great-Great Grandchildren; Siblings, Mabel Rich, Wilmington, IL; Merle Delmar "Skinny" Welch, Clinton, IL; and John Earl (Nita) Welch, Clinton, IL.
Ada was preceded in death by her parents, 4 brothers, and 3 sisters.
Ada attended First Christian Church, Clinton, IL. She was a talented quilter – making dozens of beautiful quilts. Ada was also an avid gardener and enjoyed making cakes and pies for many occasions. Ada enjoyed her family – especially her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.
Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, Illinois.
Family Members
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Robert Daniel Welch
1916–1917
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Margaret May Welch
1918–1918
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Clarence Henry Welch
1920–1923
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Eva Marie Welch Plummer
1920–2020
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Virgil George Welch
1922–1999
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Mabel Rosine Welch Manigan Rich
1925–2021
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Donald Mason Welch
1927–2010
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Merle Delmar "Skinny" Welch
1934–2024
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Mary Alice Welch Query
1936–2011
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John Earl Welch
1939–2021
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