"Grandma- We miss you so much and love you forever. I know you are now our guardian angel. Love, Brook & Blake"
In loving memory of
Sandra L. Welsh
August 9, 1949 - September 30, 2009
SANDRA (Sandy) L. WELSH
KLEMME - Sandra L. Welsh, 60, of Klemme, Iowa, died Wednesday (September 30, 2009) at her home in Klemme.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 A.M., Monday at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Garner, Iowa with Rev. Henry Huber officiating. Burial will be at St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery near Garner.
Visitation will be held from 3 to 7 P.M., Sunday at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel, 160 E. 4th St., Garner with a Rosary Society rosary at 3 P.M. Visitation will continue one hour prior to services at the church.
Memorials may be directed to the Sandra Welsh Memorial Fund.
Sandra Lee Welsh, the daughter of John and Dorothy (Jencks) Kretchmer, was born August 9, 1949 at Huron, South Dakota. She graduated from Bancroft High School in 1967 and continued her education at Huron College in South Dakota. On April 20, 1968 she was married to David Welsh at Iroquois, SD. They lived on the family farm near Bancroft for several years. Career transfers moved them to different locations before settling in Garner in 1977. Sandy was very active raising their children, as well as operating a day care out of her home. She enjoyed spending time with her family, gardening, baking, sewing and reading. She found greatest joy spending time with her grandchildren. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends.
She was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church, Rosary Society and was a member of Catholic Daughters of America.
Sandy is survived by her husband, David, of Klemme; four children, Tammy (David) Maire of Cambridge, Ryan (Annie) Welsh of Sioux Falls, SD, Marcy (Mike) Barkema of Garner and Rich (Clarissa) Welsh of Klemme; eight grandchildren, Tyler, Lucas and Madison Maire, Brook and Blake Barkema and Alayna, Valarie and Evan Welsh; her father, John (Esther) Kretchmer of Rapid City, SD; a sister, Connie (Rich) Ziegeldorf of Aurora, SD; brothers, Jim (Susan) Kretchmer of Bancroft, SD, Rod (Joann) Kretchmer of Cavour, SD, Mike (Karla) Kretchmer of Bancroft, SD and Steve (Kathy) Kretchmer of Avoca, WI; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Dorothy; and sister Donna Zell.
Tributes
"My "Sandy memories" are so vivid--after 40 years I can still see that smile...I babysat for Tammy and Ryan when they were toddlers when Dave and Sandy lived in the Iroquois area; went to church with the Welsh family in Yale and Cavour; and remember well the dances in Bancroft with Dave and Sandy. I'm so happy to have known you, Sandy. You were a great mentor and friend. Your new home must be fabulous!"
"Dave & Family Just a note to let you know that you will all be in my thoughts and prayers. Lived in Bancroft many years ago and still try to go back once a year as I feel a connection there. So many good memories and I do remember you Dave as being my Godfather and spending time at the Welsh farm. I'm sure Sandy will be missed by many people. What a beautiful picture of her and what a great smile. Will let my brother David know as he was in Sandy's class in Bancroft. All my love and prayers to all of you. "
"Sorry about your loss Marcy."
"Tammy, Ryan, Marcie, Richie, MOTHERS NEVER DIE You have never lost your Mother Though you??ve said the last good-byes Though there??s heartbreak in the parting No one??s Mother really dies. If you love to hear the old songs For the memories they bring It??s because you had a Mother Who taught your heart to sing If you stop to help a neighbor Search your heart and you will find It??s because you had a Mother Who taught you to be Kind. If you go to church when weary Seeking God to guide your way It??s because you had a Mother Who taught you how to pray. No, you??ve never lost your Mother Though you??ve said your last good ?? byes Through your thoughts and deeds she??s living No one??s Mother really dies. May you find comfort in this verse. Mothers are Special People! Mary Jennings, Bancroft, SD "
"Dave and family, I was so saddened by the news when Susan called and told us about Sandy. She is at peace with God and all his Angels. I am sure it was quite a reunion with her Mother & Sister. I know the days, weeks and months ahead will be full of sorry and heartache,but just remember, "God knows what is best for us and his timing is always perfect, we don't know and we are not suppose to understand. Just have Faith and Believe! May God Bless all of you and fill you with his Love and remember, you have memories. Our Sympathy and our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Deb & Mary Jennings, Bancroft, SD. "
"Marcy and family--We are very sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers."
"Sandy and I spoke quite frequently on the phone; she always had a story to share about her grandchildren. One day Sandy was watching Brook and Blake. The kids decided to run across the street to visit their Great Grandma. Brook took off across the street first and Blake followed his older sister, leaving Sandy behind. Sandy then yelled at Blake ??Stop Blake or you??re going to get in trouble!? Blake continued across the street. When he reached the other side he looked back at Sandy sat down next to a tree and said ??time out grandma?. I guess timeout??s really do work. This was the last conversation I had with my beloved sister Sandy. She will be sadly missed."
"Welsh & Kretchmer families- So sorry to hear of Sandy's death. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. She was a friend from high school and will be always be remembered. Tim & Jan (Ziegeldorf) Grassel"
"Have eternal peace and love"
"dave and family We were both sorry and sad to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and for you at this time."
"Our sincere sympathy to all of you. I was very saddened to hear about Sandy. I have fond memories of Sandy and the Kretchmer family growing up. What fun we had when our families got together. Cherish the memories they will give you peace and comfort. God Bless Keith and Karen Moe "
"Ryan, Annie, Marcy,Mike and family, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our sympathy and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. "
"Tammy and family - I was so very sorry to hear of your loss. Please know you're in our thoughts and prayers. Take care."
"To Dave and family, Kretchmer family. Welsh family, We send our love, prayers and sympathy to all. Sandy was a dear sweet girl, and best friend of our daughter. We are saddened at her passing. She will be missed. Look to the Lord for strength and courage to get you through this difficult time in your lives. God bless you all. Love, Nob and Joan Currier elsh family"
"Our deepest sympathy! Many thoughts and prayers! "
"Our deepest sympathy to you and the family! Our thoughts and prayers are with you! Trisha and David Dohn (friends to Ryan/Annie)"
"May God watch over your family during your time of need. You are in my thoughts and prayers."
"Dave and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. "
"We miss you Grandma. Tyler,Lucas,Madison & Buddy."
"Dave and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. Treasure the memories you have of her.God will get you thru this."
"My deep sympathy to each of you. Sandy left an indelible mark on the hearts of all of us who knew and loved her. She will be missed but we will always remember and celebrate her spirit that continues to touch our lives."
"Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. We are very sorry for your loss."
"Welsh family, I'm so very sorry for your loss. You are all in my prayers."
"Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. "
"Our prayers are with your family. Thinking of you."
"I am so sorry to hear about Sandy. My thoughts are with you Dave and the family."