Gilda M. Calderwood

Gilda M. Calderwood, 93, of Benld, died at Gillespie Health and Rehab Center, Gillespie, on Saturday, April 13, 2024.

She was born May 3, 1930, in Eagarville, to Pasquale Di Paolo & Maria Antonucci Di Paolo.

She married John L. Calderwood.

She was a homemaker.  Gilda was a graduate of the Benld High School Class of 1948.

She is survived by her spouse, Jack Calderwood of Benld, son, Terry (Jeanne) Calderwood of Saint Charles, MO, grandchildren, Brian Calderwood, Erin Calderwood, Steven Calderwood, Kevin Calderwood, Deanna Gunn, Lisa Espenshade, great-grandchild, Conner Espenshade.

Gilda was preceded in death by her parents, daughter in law, Mary Calderwood, brother, Pete Di Paolo, sisters, Ludovica Makuh and Concetta Grandone.

Friends may call on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at Kravanya Funeral Home in Benld from 11:00 am until 12:00 p.m.

Funeral services are Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 12:00 pm at Kravanya Funeral Home in Benld.

Burial will be at Benld Cemetery, Benld.

Memorials are suggested to Adopt A Pet or Benld Library.

Anyone wishing to send an online condolence may do so at www.kravanyafuneral.com.

Kravanya Funeral Home, Benld, is in charge of the arrangements.