Maxson B. Nutt
Maxson B. Nutt, 73, of Quincy, Il died at his home on June 7, 2009. He was born August 11, 1935 in Mendon, Il to William M. and Blanche (Bolt) Nutt.
He was married to Carolyn R. Aschemann on July 2, 1960, in St. Anthony Catholic Church in Quincy, Il. She survives and this year in July would have been their 49th wedding anniversary.
Max was a U.S. Navy veteran serving his country from 1954-1958. He was able to travel the world, and he really enjoyed his time in the service. He worked at Electric Wheel for many years before it closed. He later worked at Kilngas in Alton, Il and at J.M. Huber in Quincy for ten years.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Daniel Nutt and his wife Janet of Quincy, and Greg Nutt and his wife Kris of Bloomington, Il. He is also survived by one daughter, Barbara Wellman and her husband Greg of Quincy, Il.
He has six grandchildren, Emy, Ellis and Rollie Nutt of Quincy, Jared Nutt of Bloomington, Il; Megan and Morgan Conover.
Two step-grandchildren, Reagan and Jordan Wellman, of Quincy.
Three surviving siblings, Ed Nutt and his wife Pat of Davenport, IA, Donald Nutt and his wife Mary of Quincy, and Marilyn Klinger and her husband David of San Diego, Ca. Numerous nieces and nephews and other relatives also survive.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, William Nutt of Quincy, Il.
He was an active member of both St. Francis and St. Anthony Catholic Church. He was a member of the Calf Town City Council, which included friends and family that met every weekday morning at 7 a.m. to solve city and worldwide issues. His favorite pastimes included time at the family cabin and mowing grass with his grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 10, 2009 at 9:45 AM in the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home and at 10:30 AM in St. Anthony Catholic Church by Rev. Tom Hagstrom. Interment in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Tuesday evening from 4:00 until 7:00 PM in the funeral home with a Parish prayer service at 6:45PM . In lieu of flowers and plants, memorials can be made to St. Dominic School, St. Francis School or to the Blessing Foundation for Hospice.
Greg & Kris – so sorry to learn of Greg’s father passing. I hope you & your family are all doing okay. You’re all in my thoughts & prayers.
Carolyn and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Max is a great person who will be sorely missed by all. He is in a wonderful place with no pain or suffering. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Mark, Deb and Emily
Carolyn and family,
Sorry to hear of Max’s passing. My condolensces are extended and my heart felt gratitiude for all that Max and you did for my Mom and Dad while they were alive. May God Bless you now in this sad and sorrowful time.
Dennis Clarke
Dan, Janet & family. Sorry for your loss. if you need anything please give me a call.
Carolyn & Family,
I was so sorry to learn of Max’s death.
Please know that you all will be in my prayers
and thoughts.
Tom Williams sent an email to classmates to
inform us of Max’s death. May the Good Lord hold you in the palm of His hands.
God Bless,
Arlene Peter Brocksmith
Dear Aunt Carolyn and family,
Uncle Max was such a wonderful, special person and we were so blessed to have been a part of his family. We’re sorry that we’re not able to be there with you, but please know that you’re all in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Danielle, Jay and Archer
My dear friends. I am so saddened by your loss. Max was a good man and a good meighbor. I have many memories of him as we ran around the house and yard playing and he never scolded us even when we were in his jeep. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jay Bozarth
We are so very sorry for your loss. We hope that precious memories will help sustain you in this difficult time.