A funeral will be held Friday, Nov. 8, 2024 for 92-year-old Dorothy L. Welge of Chester, Illinois, who passed away at 9:27 am, Sunday, November 3, 2024, at Addington Place of Sparta.
She was born December 1, 1931 in Eldorado, Illinois to the late James Joy and Mary Edith (nee Collins) Sympson.
She is survived by a daughter: Pam Welge (Denny Maratea) Sanbornville, NH; a daughter-in-law: Sharon Welge of Cliffton, IL; a grandson: Justin (Sabrina) Welge; a brother: Charles Wayne (Donna) Sympson and many family members and friends.
She was also preceded in death by a son: Kevin Welge, and a former husband and friend: Sigmund Welge.
Dorothy had worked as a guard at Menard Correctional Center in Chester, Illinois for many years. Before moving to Chester, she had worked as a Realtor.
Dorothy was of the Methodist Faith. She enjoyed traveling, going dancing, and doing arts and crafts projects.
A funeral for 92-year-old Dorothy L. Welge of Chester, Illinois at 11 a,n, Friday, November 8, at the
Pechacek Funeral Homes, Chester, Illinois. Don Berry will officiate.
Interment will be in the Paradise Cemetery in Steeleville, Illinois.
Memorials may be made to the Spina Bifida Association