Eleanor Lillian Welps Obituary
We bid farewell to Eleanor Lillian Welps of Joliet, Illinois, born in Chicago, Illinois, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on April 15, 2025 at the age of 94. Eleanor Lillian touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Eleanor Lillian Welps to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, John Polak and Anela Polak; her husband Joseph James "Jim" Welps; and her brothers, Stanley Polak, Edward Polak (Jean), Joseph Polak (Phyllis) and Walter "Pete" Polak (Dolores).
She is survived by: her daughters, Patricia Grabowski (Thomas) of Romeoville, IL, Pamela Condux (Michael) of Plainfield, IL, Joyce Scott (Jason) of Plainfield, IL and Joanne Vercelote (Michael) of Shorewood, IL; her granddaughters, Michelle Henning (Peter) and Laura Graver (Benjamin); her children, Rob Foreman, Jodi Foreman (Danny Hernandez), Ryan Foreman, Joseph L. Welps (Mary) of Wilmington, IL, Nina Welps, Eric Welps (Sue Ellen), Emily Welps, Sr., Allison Welps, Blake Scott, Christian Scott, Kylee Vercelote and Benjamin Vercelote; and her great grandchildren, Landon, Bryson Graver, Addison Foreman, Daniel Hernandez, Joseph and Connor Welps. She is also survived by Numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in her name to the American Heart Association (https://www.heart.org). For more information, please call 815-741-5500 or visit her Memorial Tribute at http://www.fredcdames.com., where you can share a favorite memory or leave an online condolence.
