Mary V. Welk, nee Thoennes; age 69; beloved wife of 47 years to Frederic. Loving mother of Joseph (Melissa), Sarah (Tim) Machaj, Jennifer (Jay) Juszko, John, Matthew (Jennifer), and Mary C. (Carlos) Esquivel; cherished grandma of Michelle, Kimberly, Ashley, and Christopher Welk, Cinnamon Rose Machaj, Daniel and Zachary Juszko, and Christian Welk; dear sister of Martha (Jules) Kastens, Sr. Virginia Thoennes, S.L.W., Richard, and the late Lorraine and Charles Thoennes. Proud author, nurse, and gardener. Loved her service at Mt. Prospect Food Pantry and a diehard Cubs fan. Friends and family to gather Saturday 10 A.M. until time of Mass 11 A.M. at Immaculate Conception Church, 7211 W. Talcott Ave., Chicago. Interment Maryhill Cemetery. For info www.kolbusmayfh.com or (773) 774-3232.