Born: February 8, 1958 - Deceased: 20230814
Karla R. Welshans, nee Hoffmann, 65, of Belleville, IL, born Saturday, February 8, 1958, in Belleville, IL, passed away Monday, August 14, 2023 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL.
She was preceded in death by her:
- Father, George Hoffmann
- Sister, Luanne M. Smith
- Grandparents:
- Gene “Shorty” Voelkel
- Anna Kuhlmann
- George “Yech” and Marion Agnes “Aggie” Hoffmann
Karla worked as a CNA for many years. She had a love for gardening and re-finishing furniture, in addition to watching old television series, such as I Love Lucy.
Surviving are her:
- Daughters:
- Tanya (Tim) Loos of New Athens, IL
- Pam Welshans (LV Randall) of AR
- Grandchildren:
- Jarek (Chantel Lara) Frein
- Parish Allen
- Tareq Allen
- Olivia Allen
- Isaiah Loos
- Kendall Randall
- Great grandchildren:
- Londyn Allen
- Enzo Lara
- Mother, Mabelene Hermann, nee Voelkel, of Lenzburg, IL
- Sisters:
- Norma (Michael) Schneider of Pinckneyville, IL
- Susan Graybeal of San Antonio, TX
- Brother, Loren (Cindy) Hoffmann of Tilden, IL
- Brother-in-law Terry Smith of Marissa, IL
- Many dear nieces and nephews
Funeral: Private family services
10 Comments
So sorry for all of you. I will miss Karla. Praying for peace in your heart.
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I am so very sorry about Karla!! She was too young! I remember her well from High School. May she, through the mercy of God, Rest In Peace.
My thoughts and prayers go out to Karla’s family. May God bless you and provide comfort to you as you go through this very difficult time
Judy and Paul Hurst give our condolences to the family.
I am so sorry for your loss, I have many happy memories of growing up with Karla and her sisters and brother. I will keep you all in my prayers.
My condolences to the family. Losing a loved is never easy. May you have comfort and peace during this sad time.
Sympathy to the family. Many fun memories from growing up with her on The South Side of the tracks
I am so sorry for your loss, my sincere sympathy to the family. I grew up with Karla and have so many great memories with her. May she rest in peace 🙏
The family has our sympathy. Rick was good friends with Karla. She was too young to pass. God will watch over her now.