Sylvia Ann Welch, 79, died November 14, 2012 at Porter Adventist Hospital, Denver, Colorado. She was born July 18, 1933 at Hoisington, Kansas, the daughter of J. David and Esther (Ehrlich) Marmie. A Denver resident since 1954, coming from Great Bend, Kansas, Mrs. Welch worked for JC Penney, May D & F, Circuit City, and Mountain Bell as well as owning and operating a Dolly Madison Creamery in the 1970's. She married Charles E. Welch on May 17, 1954 at Great Bend. They later divorced. Survivors include three sons: David Welch and his wife Lynn Halpern of Coal Creek Canyon, Colorado; Robert Welch of Denver; and Michael Welch of Denver; one daughter, Sherri Grunwald, Riverton, Wyoming; one sister, Paula Briseno of California; four grandchildren: Jessie Welch, Mikey Welch, Cherylynn Grunwald, and Gary Grunwald; three great-grandchildren: Ace Plunkett, Aribella Plunkett, and Dashton Grunwald; and dear friend, Jerry Cardinal of Denver. She was preceded in death by daughter-in-law, Susan; and son-in-law, Kurt Grunwald. Vigil service with Rosary will be at 5:00 p.m., Friday, November 23, 2012 at Bryant Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, November 24, 2012 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Great Bend with Father Reginald A. Urban celebrating. Burial will be in St. John Catholic Cemetery, Hoisington. Friends may call from noon to 7:00 p.m., Friday, November 23, 2012 at Bryant Funeral Home. Memorials are requested to Peaceful Prairie Sanctuary, in care of the funeral home.