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Judith Winkelmann Obituary
Judith
Winkelmann
QUINCY - Judith Winkelmann, age 73, of 2627 Kings Pointe, died on Thursday, April 28, 2011 at 8:19 PM in her home. She was born on May 24, 1937 in Chicago, IL the daughter of Elmer N. & Margaret (Bowles) Rogers. She married Joseph Patrick Winkelmann on November 8, 1958 in Northbrook, IL. He survives. Mrs. Winkelmann was a Park Ranger working for the National Park Service as an Interpretive Specialist and EEO Officer at the Abraham Lincoln Home in Springfield, IL. She later worked at the Governor John Wood Mansion as the Executive Director of the Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County for 7 years. She was also an art teacher and Girl Scout Leader.
Judith greatly enjoyed history, interior decorating, gardening, reading and her pets.
She was a member of the Catfish Club, PEO Chapter FH, and the Antique Club. Judith was also a member of the Bicentennial Commission for the Lincoln Douglas Debates. She also received a Commendation from the Library of Congress for a Course she created.
In addition to her husband Joe, Judith is also survived by:
THREE DAUGHTERS: Amy Jo Wheatman and her husband, Dean of Wisconsin Dells, WI; Alisa Elkins and her husband, Shawn of Quincy, IL and Meg Moore and her husband, Eddie of Dacula, GA.
SEVEN GRANDCHILDREN: Courtney Schweers and her husband, Matt; Greg Wheatman, Brittany Elkins, Davis Elkins, Austin Brown, Hannah Moore and Emma Moore.
THREE GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN: Hudson Parker, Lily Schweers and Isla Schweers.
ONE BROTHER: Thomas Rogers and his wife, Carol.
Numerous nephews and other relatives also survive.
Judith was preceded in death by her parents.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, May 7, 2011 at 11:00 AM in the Quincy University Chapel by Father James Wheeler. Interment in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the Quincy University Chapel on Friday evening from 4:00 until 7:00 PM and on Saturday morning from 10:00 AM until the time of the services. Memorials may be made to the Father Tom Brown, OFM Scholarship at QU, St. Francis Catholic Church, or to the Governor John Wood Mansion. The Duker & Haugh Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. www.dukerandhaugh.com
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Melinda Madison
May 5, 2011
Oh my gosh! I don't take the paper and am so sorry I missed the funeral and visitation!! I am so sorry and so sad to read this! Judith did wonders for the historical society and it was such a pleasure to get to know her when I was on the board. My deepest condolences to the family! Melinda Madison
Richard Weiner
May 3, 2011
Dear Joe & family,
I was very sorry to hear of your loss. I fondly remember my visits with you & Judy in Spfld years ago. It brings back very pleasant memories.
Ann Ushman Law
May 2, 2011
Dear Amy and family,
I am so sorry to read about the passing of your mother in the newspaper. My heart, prayers, and sympathy go out to you during this time.
Bubba Bubba
May 1, 2011
To the Winkelmann family,I use to work with Judy, at Lincoln's Home.She was a very helpful & careing about others.I am sorry to hear of her passing, she will be missed very much.Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
May 1, 2011
Joe & family, I am so sorry about Judy. My mom grew to love her and the friendship that was so special at Lincoln's Home. She was part of our family. She was such a delight to be around. Just know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sue (Ketchum) Kilby
Frank Stern
May 1, 2011
I was deeply saddened to read about Judy. Please accept my sincerest sympathies. May God be with you in this moment of need.
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