Helen Louise Welch, 99, of Maryville, Missouri passed away on Monday, December 1, 2025, at a local health care facility.

Helen was born on March 17, 1926, in Parnell, Missouri to Julius and Ruby (Brown) Echterling. She was a graduate of St. Benedict's High School in Clyde, Missouri and worked in health care at St. Francis Hospital. She was a member of St. Joseph Parish in Parnell, St. Ann's Altar Society, 60+Club and the American Legion Auxiliary post 528.

She was also preceded by her parents, brother, Edward Echterling and three sisters, Mary Lewis, Sr. Mary Phyllis Echterling, OSB and Betty Lewis.

She is survived by her children, Linda (Kenny) Simmons, Mary (Jim) Waldeier, Donald (Kim) Welch, Edward (Linda) Welch, Cleo (Terri) Welch, Leo (Joni) Welch and David (Dayleen) Welch; twenty grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

Mass of Christian Burial 11am Friday, December 5th at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial St. Joseph Cemetery in Parnell. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

The family suggests memorials to St. Joseph Catholic Church or the American Legion Auxiliary Post 528.