Irene Alice Wellar's obituary , Passed away on October 2, 2026 in Des Plaines, Illinois
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Irene Alice Wellar

August 9, 1925 - October 2, 2026 (101 years old)

Des Plaines, Illinois

Irene Alice Wellar's obituary , Passed away on October 2, 2026 in Des Plaines, Illinois
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Irene Alice Wellar

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August 9, 1925 - October 2, 2026 (101 years old)

Des Plaines, Illinois

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Irene Alice Wellar Obituary

The passing of Irene Alice Wellar (Des Plaines, Illinois) occurred on October 2, 2026. Irene, born on August 9, 1925, shared life with family, friends, and community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Irene Alice Wellar to show support.

She was loved and cherished by many people including: her husband Don Colclough; her children, Len, Ella Lusk (Keith), Shirley VanDusen (Mark Clarke) and Herb Wellar (Line Sorel); and her grandchildren, Kevin, Chris, Ryan, Jim, Janet, Rob, Marie, Shelley and Justin.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 6th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Basic Funerals and Cremation (960 Rand Rd #110, Des Plaines, IL 60016). A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, October 6th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Thornton United Cemetery. A burial will be held on Tuesday, October 6th 2026 from 12:45 PM to 1:15 PM at the Thornton Union Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, friends and family may make a generous donation to their charity of choice in Irene's memory.

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10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Basic Funerals and Cremation
960 Rand Rd #110, Des Plaines, IL 60016

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Oct 06

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11:00 AM

Thornton United Cemetery

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Oct 06

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12:45 PM - 1:15 PM

Thornton Union Cemetery

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