Dennis Francis Welter, age 69, of Allure of Mt. Carroll, IL, formerly of East Dubuque, IL, passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at FHN Memorial Hospital, Freeport, Il.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 7, 2026 at St. Mary’s Church in East Dubuque, IL, with Fr. Bosco Aruldoss officiating. Burial will follow at the East Dubuque Cemetery.

Family and friends may call from 9:30 – 10:45 a.m. on Saturday at the Church.

Dennis was born on July 23, 1956 in Dubuque, IA, the son of Dorrance H. “Sparky” and Marilyn A. (Kieffer) Welter.

He was formerly employed at the Jo Daviess Workshop in Galena, IL. Dennis enjoyed stock car racing, dancing and Karaoke.

Surviving is a brother, Richard P. “Dick” (Margaret) Welter of Kieler, Wisconsin, nieces and nephews, a brother-in-law, Donald Stumpf of Asbury, IA and his “Big Brother” Jim Potter of Dubuque, IA.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Sparky and Marilyn, two brothers, Dorrance “Junior Welter and David Welter in infancy, and his sister, Kathy Ann Stumpf.

The family wishes to give special thanks to the nurses and staff at Allure of Mt. Carroll and FHN Memorial Hospital for the kindness and compassion shown to Dennis.

Memorials may be given to the Jo Daviess Workshop, 706 S. West St., Galena, IL. 61036.

The Miller Funeral Home of East Dubuque, IL. Is assisting the family.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.millerfhed.com©