Howard Eugene Welling Obituary
The passing of Howard Eugene Welling of Springfield, Illinois occurred on July 19, 2026. Howard, born on June 8, 1948, shared life with family, friends, and community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Daniel Welling and Pearl Welling (Beatty); his daughter Michelle Pierce; and his siblings, Carroll, Merle, Mary, Patsy and Bonnie.
He is survived by: his daughter Jodi McBride (Rodney) of Springfield; his stepdaughter Julie Krouse; his grandchildren, Bryce McBride (Sarah) of Springfield, Jarod McBride of Jacksonville, Brayden of Springfield, Kaylea McBride of Springfield, Brooke Kniery (Jake) of Chatham, Paige Gaffney (Colin) of Chatham and Allissa Krouse-Shafer of Springfield; his great grandchildren, Truee McBride, Everleigh Kniery, Palmer, Piper Gaffney, Alarah and Annehlis Kniery; and his close friend Sandra Welling. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Memorial contributions may be made to: Real Life Church.
