Darlene M. (Hill) Welk

Darlene M. Welk, 88, of Germantown Hills, IL, passed away at 9:15 pm on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at Washington Senior Village in Washington, IL.

She was born on March 30, 1934, in Bellflower, IL, to Henry W. and Ethel M. (Johnson) Hill. She married John C. Welk on June 29, 1963 in Peoria, IL.

Surviving are her husband, John of Germantown Hills; son, John C. Welk, Jr. of Germantown Hills; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister, and two brothers.

Darlene was a data processor for State Farm Insurance. She was of the Lutheran faith. Darlene enjoyed traveling, spending winters in Yuma, Arizona with her husband, board games, and card games. She was happy being a homemaker.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, February 16, 2023 at Mason Funeral Home Metamora Chapel with Reverend Gary Salm officiating. Visitation will be held from 10:00 am until time of her service, also on Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery in Metamora. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Center for Prevention of Abuse, 720 West Joan Court, Peoria, IL 61614. Online condolences at www.masonfuneralhomes.com.

Center for Prevention of Abuse
720 West Joan Court, Peoria IL 61614
Web: http://www.centerforpreventionofabuse.org/how-to-help/monetary-donations/