Dorothea Welch-Engelsman Obituary
We are sad to announce that on February 3, 2024, at the age of 98, Dorothea Welch-Engelsman of Zeeland, Michigan, born in Holland, Michigan passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Benjamin Kole and Henrietta Kole (Klein); her son Terry Welch; her son-in-law Jay Groenewoud; her grandson Todd Welch; her sister Marilyn; her brothers-in-law, Melvin Hirdes and Robert (Wilma Welch); and her stepsons, Arthur Pater and James Rodanhisler.
She is survived by: her husband Willis Engelsman; her children, Linda Groenewoud, Ronald, Sharon Welch, Kris Wesseldyke and Tim Theisen; her daughter-in-law Susan Welch; her grandchildren, Patty Mattila, Shelly, Craig Bundy, Rebecca, Robert Palmer, Brian Culver, Dillon Wesseldyke, Marcy, Justin Kolean, Amanda and Ross Schipper; her great great grandchildren, Jennifer Welch, Jeff, Lindsey Welch, Derek Bundy, Sarah Burkel, Anthony Burkel, Noah Burkel, Sabrina Palmer, Daniel Wesseldyke, Milaya Kolean, Pierson Kolean, Tanner Schipper and Blake Schipper; and her stepchildren, Delores Pater, Nancy Rodanhisler, Linda, Bill Raterink, Sandy, Arlan Boersen, Wayne Engelsman and Brian Engelsman. She is also survived by several step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and many extended family.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Holland.
