Irene Eleanor Welker

Irene Eleanor Welker October 31, 1914 December 3, 2009 Irene Eleanor Welker, age 95, of Dowling Park, Florida passed away Thursday, December 3, 2009, at the Good Samaritan Center in Dowling Park, FL following a lengthy illness. The Decatur, Illinois native moved to Dowling Park in 1974 from Louisville, KY. Irene married George Welker the love of her life in 1955. She was a self employed grocer, and she loved to sew and was an excellent seamstress. She was a member of the Village Church in Dowling Park, FL. Survivors include her husband, George Welker, Dowling Park, FL and several nieces & nephews. Visitation was held, Saturday, Dec. 5th from 3 to 4 PM at Harris Funeral Home. Funeral services were held 11:00 AM Monday, December 7, 2009 at the graveside in the Bixler Memorial Gardens East in Dowling Park, FL with Rev. Steve Lawson officiating.