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Ruth Calvert

Ruth Calvert

Ruth Ann, nee Bierman, Calvert, 83, of Marissa, IL; born on July 15, 1933 in Steeleville, IL; passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at the New Athens Home for the Aged in New Athens, IL.

Mrs. Calvert was a homemaker. She was a member of the Marissa Senior Citizens Center and the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary. Ruth enjoyed playing bingo and was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan. She was a very loving mother and was known for always taking care of people.

She was preceded in death by her parents – Herbert and Alma, nee Joost, Bierman. Her husband William “Smokey” Calvert whom she married on August 10, 1956 in Corinth, MS and who passed away on February 27, 1990.
One sister – Gladys Hartman.

She is survived by her children – Connie (James) Cominsky of St. Louis, MO; Linda (Kenny) Bozeman of The Villages, FL; Paula (Javie) Hoover of New Athens, IL; Becky (Randy) Gregory of Marissa, IL; Janet Calvert of Edwardsville, IL; Jason (Marnie) Calvert of Murrieta, CA; Tim (Donna) Calvert of St. Louis, MO. 17 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. One sister – Evelyn (Dale) Walker of Marion, IL.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.

Visitation: Friends may call at Heil-Schuessler Funeral Home in Marissa, IL on Monday, August 1, 2016 from 9:00am to 12:00noon.

Funeral: Services will be held at Heil-Schuessler Funeral Home in Marissa, IL on Monday, August 1, 2016 at 12:00noon with Rev. John Lukomski officiating.

Interment: Burial will be held at the Marissa Township Cemetery in Marissa, IL.

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  1. Administrator says:

    I’m so sorry for your loss. Sending love and prayers. XOXO Elizabeth

    Posted by: Elizabeth Brewer – Austin, TX Jul 28, 2016

  2. Administrator says:

    So sorry for the loss of your mother Paula. Prayers to you and your family.

    Posted by: Susan Broadway – New Athens, IL – Friend Jul 28, 2016

  3. Administrator says:

    I am so sorry for your loss. I know the days ahead will be full of many emotions, but, just think of it like the skin of an onion peeling away those emotions. Just want you to know I will be praying for you all. May it be a time of pulling together and forgiveness.

    Sincerely,
    Victoria Rowland Reinkoester

    Posted by: Victoria Reinkoester – Walker, IA – Friend Jul 28, 2016

  4. Administrator says:

    Prayers of peace and love to Connie and family in remembrance of your momma.

    Posted by: Carol Niec – Grayslake, IL – Friend Jul 28, 2016

  5. Administrator says:

    Sweet memories of a sweet lady. She always made me feel comfortable in her presence.

    Posted by: Beth (Lawson) Short – Montrose, CA – Acquaintance Jul 28, 2016

  6. Administrator says:

    I remember Ruth well. she was always on the go with the kids and probably mine included. So sorry for your loss. God bless all of you.

    Posted by: Sharon (Marler) Dent – Belleville, IL – Friend Jul 29, 2016

  7. Administrator says:

    Connie and Linda sorry for your loss our prayers are with you

    Posted by: Louise Maynor and family – belleville, IL – Acquaintance Jul 29, 2016

  8. Administrator says:

    Sincere sympathy! Billy & Donna Petri

    Posted by: LaDonna Petri – New Athens, IL – Friend Jul 30, 2016

  9. Administrator says:

    I am so sorry for your loss..Ruth was one of a kind… Always so energized and happy…

    Posted by: Betty Stone (Geralds) – Scott city, MO – Friend Jul 31, 2016

  10. Administrator says:

    “Maybe when we die, our Real Selves shake off the confines of our skin & bones & even those who never danced or turned cartwheels on Earth will pirouette & spin lightly, gaily, gorgeously through the universe.”- kay foley ……………….Connie and family -thinking of you all

    Posted by: Sonya Stevenson – St.Louis, MO – Friend Jul 31, 2016

  11. Administrator says:

    Dear Paula, Javie, Tim and all,
    We are very sorry for the loss of your dear mother Ruth. May all her memories return to her in heaven, so she may look upon you and remember you in her heart, as you will remember her in yours.
    Love, Lynne and Lori

    Posted by: Lynne and Lori Schneider – Paderborn, IL – Friend Aug 03, 2016

  12. Administrator says:

    Connie, Linda, Paula, Tim, Becky, Janet, and Jason,
    I would like to express my heartfelt sympathies to all of you and your families. Ruth was a very kind woman and our whole community shares in your grief. Her commitment to helping others is her legacy and appreciated by all.
    I just learned of her passing and I am so sorry that I was not at the memorial service. Growing up with your family makes my absence even more regrettable.

    Posted by: Bryan Bingel – Marissa, IL – Friend Aug 27, 2016

12 Comments

  1. Connie, Linda, Paula, Tim, Becky, Janet, and Jason,
    I would like to express my heartfelt sympathies to all of you and your families. Ruth was a very kind woman and our whole community shares in your grief. Her commitment to helping others is her legacy and appreciated by all.
    I just learned of her passing and I am so sorry that I was not at the memorial service. Growing up with your family makes my absence even more regrettable.

    Posted by: Bryan Bingel – Marissa, IL – Friend Aug 27, 2016

    Reply
  2. Dear Paula, Javie, Tim and all,
    We are very sorry for the loss of your dear mother Ruth. May all her memories return to her in heaven, so she may look upon you and remember you in her heart, as you will remember her in yours.
    Love, Lynne and Lori

    Posted by: Lynne and Lori Schneider – Paderborn, IL – Friend Aug 03, 2016

    Reply
  3. “Maybe when we die, our Real Selves shake off the confines of our skin & bones & even those who never danced or turned cartwheels on Earth will pirouette & spin lightly, gaily, gorgeously through the universe.”- kay foley ……………….Connie and family -thinking of you all

    Posted by: Sonya Stevenson – St.Louis, MO – Friend Jul 31, 2016

    Reply
  4. I am so sorry for your loss..Ruth was one of a kind… Always so energized and happy…

    Posted by: Betty Stone (Geralds) – Scott city, MO – Friend Jul 31, 2016

    Reply
  5. Sincere sympathy! Billy & Donna Petri

    Posted by: LaDonna Petri – New Athens, IL – Friend Jul 30, 2016

    Reply
  6. Connie and Linda sorry for your loss our prayers are with you

    Posted by: Louise Maynor and family – belleville, IL – Acquaintance Jul 29, 2016

    Reply
  7. I remember Ruth well. she was always on the go with the kids and probably mine included. So sorry for your loss. God bless all of you.

    Posted by: Sharon (Marler) Dent – Belleville, IL – Friend Jul 29, 2016

    Reply
  8. Sweet memories of a sweet lady. She always made me feel comfortable in her presence.

    Posted by: Beth (Lawson) Short – Montrose, CA – Acquaintance Jul 28, 2016

    Reply
  9. Prayers of peace and love to Connie and family in remembrance of your momma.

    Posted by: Carol Niec – Grayslake, IL – Friend Jul 28, 2016

    Reply
  10. I am so sorry for your loss. I know the days ahead will be full of many emotions, but, just think of it like the skin of an onion peeling away those emotions. Just want you to know I will be praying for you all. May it be a time of pulling together and forgiveness.

    Sincerely,
    Victoria Rowland Reinkoester

    Posted by: Victoria Reinkoester – Walker, IA – Friend Jul 28, 2016

    Reply
  11. So sorry for the loss of your mother Paula. Prayers to you and your family.

    Posted by: Susan Broadway – New Athens, IL – Friend Jul 28, 2016

    Reply
  12. I’m so sorry for your loss. Sending love and prayers. XOXO Elizabeth

    Posted by: Elizabeth Brewer – Austin, TX Jul 28, 2016

    Reply

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