Jennifer Elizabeth Wiemelt
Jennifer Elizabeth Wiemelt, age 44, of 1502 Highland Lane, died on Monday, April 24, 2017. She was born on October 28, 1972 in Quincy, IL the daughter of Patrick & Jean (Baker) McClean. She married William Wiemelt. He survives.
Jenny was a beautiful free spirit and had a charisma that never failed to charm. She was a loving mother, wife, daughter, sister and aunt. She was always proud of her extraordinary daughters, Summer and Ella. They were the light of her life. She was still crazy in love with her husband, Bill after 14 years of marriage. She was well versed in every aspect of the restaurant business. It was a family business and she worked every job there. In the last several years her husband Bill joined her in managing ‘Sprout’s’. Bill and their daughters will continue the tradition of Sprout’s Inn for generations to come. She loved the staff as she loved her family because they became family. She was always excited and pleased to see a customer of ‘Sprout’s’. She had a multitude of friends that were so special to her as well as cousins, aunts & uncles and she delighted in spending time with them. Jenny belonged to the Catholic Faith and was a member of St. Francis. She graduated from Quincy Senior High and had attended Quincy University.
She leaves her husband William ‘Bill’ Wiemelt, her daughters Summer and Ella Wiemelt, her sister Doris (Scott) Gregory. Also, her niece Hanna Gregory; her nephews Cameron and Jack Gregory. Her mother Jean Holt and step-father Philip Holt, her aunts and uncles Jeff (Mary) McClean; Rod (Robin) McClean, Joan Shaffer, Larry (Lynne) Baker, Neal (Cathe) Baker. R.C. (Linda) Baker, Boyd (Beverly) Baker, Bruce (Jill) Baker.
Jenny was preceded in death by her father, Patrick McClean, her paternal grandparents Cecil ‘Sprout’ and Evelyn McClean and maternal grandparents: Melvin and Doris Shaffer.
The family feels especially blessed because Jenny was able to join her father on his birthday. In love and respect for Jenny, ‘Sprout’s’ will be closed on Monday
Funeral services will be held on Monday, May 1, 2017 at 9:30 AM in the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home and at 10:00 AM in St. Francis Catholic Church by Father Chuck Edwards. Interment in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Sunday afternoon from 3:00 until 7:00 PM at the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home. Memorials may be made for an educational fund for Jenny’s daughters.
Jenny was a cheerful friend. We will miss her smile and wit. You have our deepest sympathy.
When you speak of her, speak not with tears, for thoughts of her should not be sad. Let memories of the times you shared give you comfort, for her life was rich because of you.
Remembering you and Jenny “Jen, Jen” in our minds and in our hearts.
And to Jenny’s family…Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss…our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Nathalie Cole & Bruce Sohn
We are terrible saddened to hear of Jenny’s passing .. May God wrap your family in his loving arms during this difficult time .. continued prayers for you all.
Jeanie, Doris, Jeff, Rod & entire family: Our deepest sympathy for the loss of Jennifer. Our prayers are with you all.
I feel like Sprouts is part of my family.., I worked there as a young teenager in the kitchen.., my Mama Edna Rodgers worked there as a waitress..Evelyn and Sprout were always so kind to my family. My deepest condolences to the entire family.
We are so sorry for your loss. May God grant you all peace and comfort during your time of loss. Rest in peace, Jenny!
I’ve missed you since you left for vacation last week. Our friendship is truly “cosmic” as you always said. Your Best Bunny… always…
God bless you Jenny. You and your family were so good to me. You will really be missed.
So sorry for your loss. Gone too soon.
Praying for your family. Such an amazing person lost at a young age.
God bless your family . I went to school with Jenny she was always sweet to me ..She was a true Angel ..Sorry to hear of your loss . Prayers of healing for your family. May Jesus wrap his arms around them baby girls in their time of need .