Karen Welch Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Karen Welch of Arkansas City, Kansas, who passed away on February 27, 2023 at the age of 73. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by : her father Robert "Bob" Justice (Bill Baird). She is survived by : her mother Sarah Justice (Morgan); her children, Patrick Baird and Brooke Istas (Rob Istas); her friend Gary Welch; her husband Gary Welch; her grandson Ethan Istas; her brother Terry Justice; her stepdaughters, Shelley Martin (Dale Martin), Deanna Nelson (Jason Nelson) and Kim Bay (Josh Bay); her stepgrandchildren, Caleb Martin, Kalyn Martin, Franki Martin, Dailey Martin, Myley Martin, Dale Martin, Treylen Martin, Kyley Nelson, Jacob Nelson, Rustin Nelson, Kaycie Bay and Logan Bay; her stepgreat-grandparents, Eli, Caleb, Lyla, Kannyn and Krayden; and her pet Sandy.

A memorial has been established for a memorial plaque that will be hung in the Arkansas City Police Department in Karen's honor.