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Ruth CALVERT Obituary

Ruth E. Calvert

SPRINGFIELD - Ruth E. Calvert of Springfield, Ill., passed away at St. John's Hospital on October 28, 2013. Ruth was born in Sadorous, Ill., February 14, 1927, the last of nine children. Both her mother and father preceded her in death along with her daughter, Barbara E. Brinkman, and husband, Charles R. Calvert, Sr.

Ruth was a member emeritus of the Springfield Women's Bowling Assn. and an honorary member of the Illinois USBC WBA 20-Year Club. Ruth retired from the Illinois Department of Revenue after 20 years of service. Ruth also worked at Strike 'n Spare East and King Pin Lanes.

Surviving are sons, Charles R., Jr., of Springfield, Clifton R. of Ocoee, Fla., and daughter, Melinda M. of Springfield, and her beloved "Sissy". Also surviving are granddaughter, Jacqueline, with great-grandchildren, Michael, Addison and Ava of Ocoee, Fla.; grandson, Wes (wife, Sara) with great-grandchildren, Ewan, Brodie and Isabel of Cummings, Ga.; and grandson, Brian Beard.

Ruth had numerous "special" people in her life, too many to mention them all. Eileen Kirchner was like a third daughter along with her girls, Jayrne and Laura. Ruth spent many Christmas' at the Rakowski's as an aunt to Brandon and Jeremy. Thanks to Tanis and husband, Rick. Ruth also looked forward to spending holidays with Bonnie and Dennis Lindsey, along with sons Derek, Todd and Brett.

The family of Ruth would like to invite her many friends to a "Celebration of Life" at the VFW on Stockyard Rd. The celebration will be Wednesday, November 6, from 3-8 p.m.

Donations can be made to the charity of the donor's choice.

Ellinger-Kunz & Park Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

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Published by The State Journal-Register on Nov. 3, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Ruth CALVERT

17 Entries

Melinda

November 16, 2013

Thanks to all of you for your love and support. My Mother loved life and hopefully she is enjoying a pain free life now with her family.

November 15, 2013

Melinda,
So sorry for your loss.
Lisa & Bill Vint

Norma & Carla Hollin

November 6, 2013

Melinda,
Gone is another beautiful lady who had one of the sweetest dispositions a person could possess. Our prayers and condolences. God must have need of her more than we.

Kim Milburn

November 5, 2013

Melinda & Family
Sorry for your loss Ruth was a wonderful person. She will be missed. Thoughts & Prayers.

Derek Lindsey

November 5, 2013

Melinda,

Ruth was a wonderful person. I will always treasure the memories of playing pinocchle with Ruth as my partner. I'm sorry it had been such a long time since we played but life happens. You always hated it when Ruth and I would sneak out a win or 2. I hope to get the chance to play pinocchle with her again some day in heaven.

Love always,

Derek Lindsey & Family

Joan Eilers

November 4, 2013

So very sorry and want you all to know you are in my thoughts and prayers in your time of sorrow.

Sheree McKane

November 4, 2013

Melinda and Family,

I am sorry to hear of Ruth's passing. She was the sweetest person. I always looked for her at the bowling alley. She will be miss by all that knew her. I know she is now in Gods arms watching over all of you. I hope you find comfort in the memories of her life. She will live on in those.
Sending you my thoughts and prayers

Marv and Susan Beard

November 4, 2013

Dear Melinda, Your mother was beautiful
inside and out. New Year's Eve dinners
were always fun with you and Ruth. And, we know she loved her cats dearly.
We remember her with love and thoughts
and prayers. Marv and Susan

Gary and Pat Graves

November 3, 2013

Malinda, So sorry to see that your Mom passed away. She was such a nice lady. Gary and I were the lucky ones to have known her. We are out of town on Vacation and will not be able to be at the Celebration of her life on Wednesday. We will see you when we get home. Should be home Thursday. We still have those ornaments that your Mom made and gave to us our daughters when they were younger. They have always wanted to get rid of them but they will be very special to us for now on. Gary and Pat Graves

Bob Dunbar

November 3, 2013

Chuck,sorry to see of your mothers passing. I will say a prayer for her.

November 3, 2013

Melinda, I am sorry for your loss, keeping you and your family in my prayers!

Mabel Malone-Martin
Sherman, Il.

John Peart

November 3, 2013

Chuck and Melinda
Sorry to hear about your mother's passing.

Diane Walsh

November 3, 2013

Just saw obit in the paper. Wish I would have visited you since I came back to Illinois. So sorry to hear of Ruth's passing. She was a great lady. I'll try to make memorial. Peace and comfort to you. Diane Walsh

Pat Ford

November 3, 2013

Melinda, so sorry about Ruth's passing. Was glad I got to see her last year at SWBA Hall of Fame. She was a fun person and I know she will be missed.

Patsy & Glen Mester

November 3, 2013

Melinda, may your many memories bring you joy and comfort during this difficult time. God bless you.

November 3, 2013

Melinda, my condolences to you and your
family on the passing of your mother.
Ruth was such a nice lady.

Dean Anderson

Willie Nerone

November 3, 2013

Melinda I was sadden to have hear , that God had called an angle home and it was Ruth. She will be greatly missed by a lot of people. I pray that God will keep you safe and give you the comfort that you desire.Take care and I will see you on Wednesday.

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