Obituary of Johanna Welkisch

Welkisch, Johanna Charlotte (nee Teske) ~ Born in Hammermuhle, Germany, on December 27, 1925, died after a courageous fight (she did it her way) on April 6, 2015 at her residence in Elmira. Beloved wife of the late Heinz Welkisch (2005). Precious mom of Dagmar (John) Vaillancourt, Bianca (Rene) Paquin, the late Ralph Welkisch (2003), and the late Cindy Welkisch (1958). Dearest Oma to Patrick, Abigail, Nicolas, and Jerry. With heavy hearts, she will be sadly missed by all who knew her. The family would like to offer special thanks to Care Partners and Bayshore and their teams of support workers; PSWs Jody, Sue, Simi, Ida, and Stephanie; along with the nurses and Dr. Keleher. Family and friends will be received at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, 62 Arthur St. S., Elmira, on Saturday, April 11, 2015 from 2-5 p.m. A memorial service to celebrate Johanna’s life will be conducted at St. James Lutheran Church, 60 Arthur St. S., Elmira, on Monday, April 27, 2015 at 11 a.m. with a reception to follow. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to St. James Lutheran Church, Elmira, or World Vision. Service Summary Visitation: Saturday, April 11, 2015 from 2-5 p.m. at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, 62 Arthur St. S., Elmira ~ Memorial Service: Monday, April 27, 2015 at 11 a.m. at St. James Lutheran Church, 60 Arthur St. S., Elmira ~ Donations: St. James Lutheran Church (60 Arthur St. S., Elmira, ON N3B 2M9) or World Vision Canada (1 World Drive, Mississauga, ON L5T 2Y4 or online at www.worldvision.ca)