Daniel Justin Welch, 41

Daniel Justin Welch, 41, of Kalispell, formerly of Chicago Heights, Ill., passed away Dec. 2, 2012.

He is survived by his loving parents, William and Karleen Welch; sisters, Lynda and John Hemmerling, and Kelly and Zachary Breitbach; brother, James, and Cathleen Welch; 10 nieces and nephews; numerous family, and many dear friends.

Funeral services were held Dec. 10 at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church. He was laid to rest at St. Michael Cemetery in Schererville, Ind.

Dan was a graduate of Marian Catholic High School in Chicago Heights and Eastern Illinois University. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved and enjoyed Montana's Big Sky country. He will always be remembered as a kind and loving person.