Esther Welke Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Esther Welke of Beaver Island, Michigan, who passed away on April 12, 2022 at the age of 85. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Esther Welke to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, James Schulte and Mary Elizabeth Schulte (Kiley); her husband Robert Welke (Bob); and her sisters, Kathie and Ann.
She is survived by: her children, Tim (Patti), Bobbi, Tom (Barb), Beth, Mike (Renee), Scott (Michelle Thornton) and Bill (Teri); her grandchildren, Ben (Barbara), Greg (Jenna), Lauren (Taylor Rohlfs), Drew (Carrie Mayer), Kate (Tyler Stewart), Karly (Dylan Binkley), Mariah, Makyle (Natalie Fons), Malina, Brett (Tana), Morgan (Jacob Haviland), Erin (Josh McDonald), Dan, Jack and Abby; and her great grandchildren, Braden, Brice, Brinley, Ryan, Graham, Maddox, Brogan, Kade, Rylie, Mika and Carter.
In lieu of flowers, to honor Sue's memory, you may consider a donation to Beaver Island's Holy Cross Catholic Church, Beaver Island Historical Society, the Preservation Association of Beaver Island, or Hospice of Hillsdale County.
April 16, 2022
With love, Ted and Ann lit a candle
April 16, 2022
With love, Ted and Ann sent flowers