Alice Joan Wellman passed away peacefully on May 20th 2020 in St.Louis MO. She was born Alice Joan Goodpaster on June 22nd 1933 to Chester and Helen Goodpaster.

Alice was a graduate of Notre Dame High School in Quincy IL. She was an accomplished violinist and played with the Quincy Symphony Orchestra. She was previously employed at Moorman Manufacturing. On January 26th 1957 she married John H Wellman her husband of 55 years. She was a devoted wife and mother who cherished her family and sisters. She was a devote Catholic and a faithful servant of the Lord. Alice was an avid reader and loved opera music, especially Andrea Bocelli.

Alice is survived by six children, Cindy (Dexter) Drerup, Beth Daniels, Jane Capshaw, Sue Myracle, Sherry Partin, John C. Wellman and eleven grandchildren, Courtney (Patrick) Dixon, Danny (Cecilia) Drerup, Ashley (Blaine) Leslie, Ricky Daniels, Alex Daniels, Chuck (Danielle) Capshaw, Hayley (Seth) Harrison, Amanda Myracle, Jordyn Myracle, Alecia (Wyatt) Lowe, Zac Partin, 5 great-grandchildren, and sisters, Elaine Yeager, Jeanne (Bob) Dolph, Barbara (Terry) Lewis, Sara Bittorf and Toni (Terry) Tully.

She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, and her sisters Emily Roberts, Helen Amburn and Judy Leonard.

Due to the COVID-19 epidemic, there will be a private Mass of Christian Burial at St. Francis Catholic Church for Alice. Interment will take place at Sunset Cemetery. The family wishes to thank all their friends and family for their love and support during this time. Please be with us in prayer and feel free to send a card or note to the family directly or through the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be given to the American Heart Association.
The Duker & Haugh Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.