age 76, formerly of "Back of the Yards", Chicago.
Beloved wife of Gary Welbourn for 51 years.
Loving mother of Kimberly (James) Silvestri.
Devoted grandmother to Nicholas Silvestri and Luke Silvestri.
Dearest sister of Gerry (late Jane) Palenik, David Palenik, Daniel (late Maureen) Palenik, Richard (Mary) Palenik, Laura Boltz, Christopher ( late Kathleen) Palenik, Catherine (Joseph) Ahlbach, late Dorthea (Kenneth) Urban, Carol (James) Green, Larry Palenik, James Palenik Jr.
Daughter of the late James J. “Iggy” and Loretta Palenik (nee Pogorzelski).
Step-daughter of the late Audrey Palenik (nee Welbourn).
Dearest aunt to many nieces and nephews.
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