Arlene Welch Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Mrs. Arlene Welch St. Charles, Michigan A former Burt resident, Arlene passed away on Monday, April 25, 2022, at Covenant Cooper, at the age of 90 years. Arlene (Jones) Welch was born on September 26, 1931, in Saginaw County, daughter of the late William F. and Lucille B. (McCormick) Jones. Arlene was married to Francis M. (Bill) Welch on September 19, 1964. Bill predeceased her on April 19, 1991. She is survived by, Brenda LaFountaine, Karen and Dennis Wood, Marilyn Welch, Frances Rose, Richard Welch; 13 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; her sister, Carol Jones; several nieces, nephews, extended family and dear friends. She was predeceased by her parents, husband and her granddaughter, Melissa Rose. Prior to her retirement, Arlene was employed by St. Francis Home and Upjohn Home Health Care services. Arlene was a member of White Shrine - Martha Washington Chapter; Order of Eastern Star, Job’s Daughter, Girl Scout Leader and former member of United Methodist Church of St. Charles. Arlene enjoyed playing cards with her best friend, TerryLee; she also loved crocheting and knitting; she especially loved her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Arlene’s visitation will take place on Saturday, April 30, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., with her funeral service beginning at 1:30 p.m. at Wakeman Funeral Home, 1218 N. Michigan Ave., Saginaw, Michigan. The Rev. Karen Sorden will officiate. Arlene’s committal service will follow at Eastlawn Memorial Gardens, where she will be laid to rest next to her husband, Bill. Memories and sympathies of Arlene may be shared with the family on her memorial website at WakemanFuneralHome.com

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Arlene Welch

September 26, 1931 - April 25, 2022