In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to United Services for the Handicapped. WELKO, Kathleen E., ofSt. Charles, Missouri, died on Sunday, December 30, 2007 at the ageof 80. Dear daughter of the late Gillia and Pearl Portell; dearest wife of the late Robert Welko, devoted mother of Vicki (Don) Boehmer, Christie Welko and Steve (Lisa) Welko; beloved grandmother of Katy (Patrick) Osredker, Shannon (Michael) Goss, Abby Boehmer, Tara Welko and Craig Welko; great-grandmother of Gage Goss and Alaina Osredker; dear sister of Virginia Hearst, Elwin Portel and Paul Portell. She is preceded in death by 4 sibling. Mrs. Welko was a member of Knights of Columbus Auxiliary, volunteered and worked for United Services for the Handicapped.