1937
Thelma
2015
Thelma Welnicki
February 10, 1937 — October 1, 2015
Thelma Welnicke, 78, of East Moline, IL, died Thursday, October 1, 2015, at home.
Per her wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and inurnment will take place at Windridge Memorial Park and Nature Sanctuary, Cary, IL, at a later date. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or to the family. Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., Moline is assisting the family with arrangements.
Thelma was born on February 10, 1937, in Dartmouth, MA, the daughter of Joaquim and Eva Machado Rodriques. She married Leonard Welnicke in 2000 in Woodstock, IL, and he preceded her in death on December 10, 2007.
She worked as a membership director for the Chamber of Commerce in Crystal Lake, IL, for 10 years, retiring in 2005. Thelma and Len traveled extensively throughout Europe and Asia. She also enjoyed collecting antiques and loved animals.
Survivors include her daughter, Tracey (John) Kmetz, and cousin, Sharon Page.
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.
Memories may be shared online by visiting esterdahl.com.
Per her wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and inurnment will take place at Windridge Memorial Park and Nature Sanctuary, Cary, IL, at a later date. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or to the family. Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., Moline is assisting the family with arrangements.
Thelma was born on February 10, 1937, in Dartmouth, MA, the daughter of Joaquim and Eva Machado Rodriques. She married Leonard Welnicke in 2000 in Woodstock, IL, and he preceded her in death on December 10, 2007.
She worked as a membership director for the Chamber of Commerce in Crystal Lake, IL, for 10 years, retiring in 2005. Thelma and Len traveled extensively throughout Europe and Asia. She also enjoyed collecting antiques and loved animals.
Survivors include her daughter, Tracey (John) Kmetz, and cousin, Sharon Page.
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.
Memories may be shared online by visiting esterdahl.com.
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