Virginia Mae Winkelmann

Virginia Mae “Ginny” Winkelmann died on April 15, 2025. She was born August 26, 1924, on a farm in Cass County, IL to Roscoe "Jack" Phineas Anderson and Virgie Lena (McHenry) Anderson and resided in Menard County her entire life. Ginny graduated from Harris High School in 1942. She married Otto “Wink” Winkelmann on February 21, 1945. Ginny and Wink were parents to four children, Lana (Ted deceased) Grothe, Carol (Kris) Blake, Andy (Susan) Winkelmann and Amy (Charlie) Todd. They raised their children on the family farm north of Atterberry. Ginny retired from the Menard Medical Center office with over 30 years of service. She was a caregiver for many home-bound residents. She was a member of the Oakford United Methodist Church and the Menard County Historical Society. As a volunteer she spent time at New Salem State Park and Menard County Food Pantry. She was a life-long member of the Menard County Democrats. On May 5, 2016 when the rural SMART van transportation services came to Menard County, Ginny was honored to be their first customer. “Grandma Wink” was blessed with five grandchildren and five great grandchildren and was delighted every time she saw them. She followed and often attended the sporting events of Teddy (Brooke) Grothe and Becca (Cam) Waron, Adam, and Aaron (Amanda) Winkelmann & Ali (Justin Wilson)Todd. “Great Grandma Wink” could not be prouder of her great grandchildren, Gwendolyn, Graham and Grant Grothe, Emmett, and Benny Waron. Virginia was proud to be an aunt to many nieces and nephews. She was also very close to “Wink’s” cousins, Donald and David Leinberger and Barbara Sue Harris. Ginny was preceded in death by her husband, parents, nine siblings: Lucille Lutes, Roberta Stroh, Esther Fricke, Phyllis Leinberger, Randall Paul, Roscoe Arthur “Art,” Eugene “Bugeye,” Gerald “Andy” and Robert “Bob;” one niece, Linda Horn and one nephew, Bret Leinberger. Virginia is survived by her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, sister-in-law Glenda Anderson and several nieces and nephews. Ginny was an extremely competitive pinochle and pitch player. She was an integral part of the home-made ice cream suppers at the Oakford United Methodist Church. She was a life-long, fanatical St. Louis Cardinal fan, Bluejay fan and Hawkeye fan. If you did not do the math Virginia celebrated her 100th birthday in 2024 with a family/friends dinner celebration and a family trip to a St. Louis Cardinal victory game. Ginny’s family will receive visitors from 9-11 am on Thursday May 1, 2025, at the Oakford United Methodist Church. The funeral service will be at 11:00 am, after which a luncheon will be served at the Oakford Village Hall at noon. A private graveside service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Oakford United Methodist Church or an organization of the donor’s choice. Hurley Funeral Home in Petersburg, IL, is assisting Ginny’s family with arrangements. Please visit her online obituary at hurleyfh.com to leave condolences and share memories with the family.

Virginia Mae Winkelmann

August 26, 1924 - April 15, 2025

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