James Welte Obituary

We are sad to announce that on September 7, 2025, at the age of 63, James Welte of Ewing, Missouri passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Jerry Welte and Kathy Welte (Blevin). He is survived by: his wife Mary; his children, Rita Stephens of Ewing, MO, Roger Stephens (Karen) of Loraine, IL and Joe Stephens (Dawn) of Ewing; his grandchildren, B. J. Schmidt, Jake Stephens of O'Fallon, MO, Noah, Fred Gardner of Eaton, OH and Amber Stephens (Delano Bartlett, Sr.) of Godfrey, IL.; his great grandchildren, Delano Bartlett, Jr. and Rose Bartlett; and his siblings, Joe Welte (Theresa) of Quincy, Jerry Welte (Cheri) of Quincy, Jay Welte (Rhonda) of LaGrange, MO, John Welte (Linda) of Alton, IL, Julie Wright (Chuck) of Pocahontas, IL and Jennifer Scott (Steve) of Summerville, SC..