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Judith Winkelmann Obituary

Judith Winkelmann, 73, of 2627 Kings Pointe, died at 8:19 p.m. Thursday (April 28, 2011) in her home.

She was born May 24, 1937, in Chicago, a daughter of Elmer N. and Margaret Bowles Rogers. She married Joseph Patrick Winkelmann on Nov. 8, 1958, in Northbrook. 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, Ill. She later worked at the Gov. John Wood Mansion as executive director of the Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County for seven 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, Judith is survived by three daughters, Amy Jo Wheatman and her husband, Dean, of Wisconsin Dells, Wis., Alisa Elkins and her husband, Shawn, of Quincy, 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; and numerous nephews and other relatives.

Judith was preceded in death by her parents.

SERVICES: 11 a.m. Saturday in the Quincy University Chapel, conducted by the Rev. James Wheeler. Burial will be held in Calvary Cemetery.

VISITATION: 4 to 7 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. until services Saturday in the Quincy University Chapel.

MEMORIALS: Father Tom Brown, OFM, Scholarship at QU; St. Francis Catholic Church; or to the Gov. John Wood Mansion.

ARRANGEMENTS: Duker and Haugh Funeral Home.

WEBSITE: www.dukerandhaugh.com.

Condolences may be expressed online at www.whig.com.

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Published by Herald-Whig from May 4 to May 6, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Judith Winkelmann

6 Entries

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.

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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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