Rebecca Lynn Calvert

Rebecca Lynn Calvert obituary, West Frankfort, IL

Rebecca Lynn Calvert

Rebecca Calvert Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Union Funeral Home - West Frankfort on Dec. 7, 2025.
Rebecca Lynn Calvert, 62, of West Frankfort, Illinois passed away Saturday December 6, 2025 in Independent Group – Cobden, Illinois at 9:32a.m.
Rebecca was born February 23, 1963 in Benton, Illinois to Ernest and Doris (Baker) Calvert. She loved her family and her friends at the Independent Group. Rebecca loved McDonalds, music, animals, and amusement parks.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Ernest Dee Calvert.
Rebecca is survived by her sister, Paula (Mike) Riva; brothers: Jack (Patricia) Calvert and David (Heidi) Calvert; nieces and nephews: Allison (Mike) Dziadus, Jennifer (Matt) Baniak, Katie (Matt) Caraway, Sarah Riva, Tucker (Amanda) Calvert, Tannie (Morgan) Calvert, Zac (Jessie) Calvert, and Jacklynn Calvert; several great nieces and great nephews.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00a.m. Wednesday December 10, 2025 in Union Funeral Home – West Frankfort, Illinois with her brother, Jack Calvert, officiating. Burial will be in Tower Heights Cemetery – West Frankfort, Illinois. Visitation will be held from 9:00-11:00a.m. prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois or to a charity of choice. Envelopes will be available and accepted at the funeral home.
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213 East Oak Street, West Frankfort, IL 62896

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