GRATZ - Lillian Alice Welker, 74, of 109 Welker Lane, died Saturday, April 10, 2004, at her home.
She was born Aug. 7, 1929, in Lykens Township, Dauphin County, a daughter of the late Roy F. and Alice R. (Klinger) Shade. She was married to Clarence Harry Welker, who survives.
Mrs. Welker was a homemaker.
She was a member of Simeon United Lutheran Church, Gratz.
Mrs. Welker was also a member of the Gratz Historical Society and Gratz Antique Machinery Association.
Surviving, in addition to her husband, are two sons, Ricky E. Welker and Harry E. Welker, both of Gratz; five grandchildren; and one great-grandson.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Allen Shade.
Visitors may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the James A. Reed Funeral Home, Market and Chestnut streets, Pillow, where a religious service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday by the Rev. Barry Ridge.
Burial will be in Gratz Union Cemetery.
Donations may be sent to Pinnacle Health Hospice, 3705 Elmwood Drive, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Published in The Daily Item on 4/11/2004.
GRATZ - Lillian Alice Welker, 74, of 109 Welker Lane, died Saturday, April 10, 2004, at her home.
She was born Aug. 7, 1929, in Lykens Township, Dauphin County, a daughter of the late Roy F. and Alice R. (Klinger) Shade. She was married to Clarence Harry Welker, who survives.
Mrs. Welker was a homemaker.
She was a member of Simeon United Lutheran Church, Gratz.
Mrs. Welker was also a member of the Gratz Historical Society and Gratz Antique Machinery Association.
Surviving, in addition to her husband, are two sons, Ricky E. Welker and Harry E. Welker, both of Gratz; five grandchildren; and one great-grandson.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Allen Shade.
Visitors may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the James A. Reed Funeral Home, Market and Chestnut streets, Pillow, where a religious service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday by the Rev. Barry Ridge.
Burial will be in Gratz Union Cemetery.
Donations may be sent to Pinnacle Health Hospice, 3705 Elmwood Drive, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Published in The Daily Item on 4/11/2004.
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