Sophia Welch
October 16, 2013
Sophia Halas Welch became an angel of Heaven on Wednesday, October 16, 2013. Sophia was born on March 25, 2013, to Brian and Shelby (Gierstorf) Welch.
She was her mommy’s “gigglestick” and her daddy’s “Sophs.” She was just learning how to crawl and loved playing with her cousins. Sophia loved to snuggle, was such a sweetheart with a loving soul. Her big sis, Reagan, ALWAYS had her laughing and even though her time on this earth was brief, she made big imprints on the hearts of many.
Those left behind to cherish her memory, are her mommy and daddy; her sister, Reagan; brother, Brady; grandparents, Deloris Welch and Ladean and Jane Gierstorf; aunts, Teresa Phillipson, Tana (Dean) Espenchied and Emily (John) Trewin; uncles, David (Jane) Welch and David (Heather) Gierstorf; great-grandmother, Amelia Wiegel; and many cousins.
She will be held in Heaven by her great-grandparents, Elmer and Lorraine Gierstorf and LaVerne Wiegel; grandpa, Ronald Welch and her aunt, Lori Terbeek.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, October 21, 2013, at Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church, 5615 SW 14th Street. Family will greet friends from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., on Sunday, October 20, 2013, at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street. Sophia will be laid to rest at Norwalk Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Sophia’s family.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Jan Brown (worked with Jane years ago)
10/25/2013
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jessica Weikert
10/21/2013
Shelby,With deepest sympathy, I pray that your sweet memories of Sophia are of some comfort to you. She was a very blessed little girl to have you as family.
Stacie Mosley
10/21/2013
Shelby and family, may your hearts be full of wonderful memories at this time, my sympathy and prayers are being sent your way.
Matt and Sonya Frickenstein
10/21/2013
There are no words so please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
The Risbeck's Jeff Nancy Mallory and Makenzie
10/21/2013
Shelby and Family, May caring thoughts comfort you at this time of sorrow. Prayers to you.
Sharon Richardson
10/20/2013
Shelby, My heartfelt sympathy on the loss of little Sophia. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God hold you and family in his arms and comfort you at this time.
Kent and Deb (Stuart) Gray
10/20/2013
Shelby, Brian, Brady, Reagan, Jane, Laddy and the rest of Sophia's loving family,
Our deepest sympathy and our prayers are with you all! We can't even begin to imagine what you are going thru. Just remember God is always with you even in horrible times. Love Deb and Kent
Vicki Logue
10/19/2013
Shelby,
I was so sorry to learn of the loss of your daughter. Please know you and your family are in my prayers. With love and sympathy.
Cris Wheatcraft
10/19/2013
Brian, I was so shocked and saddened to hear the news, my heart aches for you and your wife and family... I pray that you may find comfort and peace in your memories of her, you were so blessed to have an angel on Earth with you for the time that you did. My deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences.
Chad Smith and Family
10/18/2013
Shelby, Brian and family. We are so sorry for your loss. We are keeping you close in our thoughts and prayers. May God wrap his loving, caring arms around you during this difficult time and bring you comfort and peace.
Chris Campbell
10/18/2013
My heartfelt condolences to you and your family. Cherish your memories of her!
Tara Corrigan
10/18/2013
Shelby, so sorry for your loss, keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Michelle Bailey
10/18/2013
Shelby, Brian, and Family--I am so sorry to hear about little Sophia. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you all.
Kathy Weddle
10/18/2013
Shelby, I am so very sorry for the loss of your little Sophia. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Allison Muller
10/18/2013
Welch family-
Although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, just know that you are very close in every thoughts and prayers.I am sorry for your loss.