It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Lonniel Welch Sr. of Fairbury, Illinois, born in Herrick, Illinois, who passed away on April 22, 2023, at the age of 85, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Lonniel Welch Sr. to pay them a last tribute.

He was loved and cherished by many people including : his parents, Solomon Welch and Lucille Bumgarner Welch; his wife Jeannine L. M. Pelletier; his children, Connie Davis, Rochelle Tomilson, Denise Bailey (Mike) and Lonnie Welch Jr. (Cindy); and his sisters, Mary Thacker, Katherine Carol (Dick) of Indianapolis, IN and Candace Embry (Leo). He was also cherished by six grandchildren, eight great grandchildren.

The family suggests memorials be give to the Charity of the Donor's Choice.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Duffy-Pils Memorial Homes