Karen Ann Welling, 73, of Marshall, IL passed away 10:27 AM Friday, Dec. 16, 2016 in Union Hospital at Terre Haute, IN. She was born March 17, 1943 at Oak Park, IL, the daughter of Robert F. and Adeline M. Adams Klose. Surviving are two daughters, Dawn Robin (Wayne) Ciro and Patty Avent both of Marshall; grandchildren Jeffrey (Jessica) Dugan, Christina Avent, Richie Avent, Tricia Avent, Raymond Targo and Robert Targo; many great grandchildren and a brother Gerald ( Roseanne) Klose of Grant, MI. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Amanda Welling and a grandchild, Brittany Ann Casteel. She was a member of the Manheim Baptist Church at Franklin Park, IL and had been employed at Kempner Products at Addison, IL No services are scheduled. Online condolences are being accepted at pearcefuneralservices.com.