Born: March 27, 1929 - Deceased: September 7, 2019
Shirley W. Callison, nee Weckler, age 90 of Belleville, Illinois born March 27, 1929 in St. Louis, Missouri died September 7, 2019 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville.
Shirley grew up in South St. Louis, attending Cleveland High School. She graduated from Washington University in 1950 and received a Masters degree in Education from SIUE in 1971. While at Washington University she met her husband and dear friends, who became known as the Braunschweiger Group. They gathered monthly for the next 70 years. She also made wonderful friends living in Belleville for the remainder of her life. Among her many roles were mother, grandmother, kindergarten teacher at Signal Hill School, Sunday school teacher at Signal Hill Methodist Church for 45 years, ardent tennis player and community volunteer with several local charities. Shirley’s keen sense of humor brought joy and laughter to many.
She was preceded in death by her:
- Husband, Edwin H Callison, Sr.
- Daughter Lynn S. Callison
- Parents Edward and Paula, nee Meyer, Weckler
- Sisters:
- Virginia Heger
- Dorothy Meyer
She is survived by her:
- Son, Edwin H. (Allyson) Callison of Chicago, Illinois
- Grandchildren:
- Hamilton (Chrissy) Callison of St. Louis, Missouri
- Anne (Jason) Faulkner of Atlanta, Georgia
- Cary Callison of Chicago, Illinois
- Great grandchildren:
- Teddy Callison
- Alice Faulkner
- Eleanor Faulkner
- Lucy Faulkner
- The family thanks Shirley’s friend and assistant Mary Rousseau for her love and support
A memorial service will be held at First United Presbyterian Church, 1303 Royal Heights Road, Belleville, Illinois at 11:00 AM on Thursday, September 19, 2019. Friends may visit the family prior to the service from 9:30 to 11:00 AM.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers donations be made to First United Presbyterian Church.
5 Comments
Dear Ed, Allison, and Family,
My deepest sympathy on your loss of Shirley. I deeply regret that I will be in Chicago and unable to attend her services.
Dennis Jacknewitz
I was so sorry to hear of Shirley’s passing. I knew her because my husband Carl Murphy worked with Ed for years at the liquor company back in the day. You have my condolences.
Dear Callison Family, for our entire lives my brother Jim and I heard about the Braunschweiger Group from our mother Marie aka ReeRee. On Sunday entirely by chance and coincidence, for the first time in decades I bought braunschweiger and Durkees and ate the whole thing. (My wife does not go for it, so I never have it). Yesterday, I read this obit. I bought some more braunschweiger. Although I don’t know you, I wish my condolences to all and will keep on with the braunschweiger tradition.
David Oetting, St. Louis
To the Callison Family, my deepest condolences on the loss of your mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Mrs. C was an extraordinary person that could make you smile and laugh even when you were nervous, who stood by friends at times of loss and who was a friend to me. She also involved me in her dinner party planning because I needed to learn ‘how to’ after the death of my mother. We also managed to go out ‘antique hunting’ one summer while I was in law school. I remember spending the entire day laughing despite the rain and cold. She brightened our lives with her laughter and friendship. Again, my condolences on your loss.
Dear Callison Family, My deepest sympathies to you for the loss of dear, sweet Shirley. My husband, Dr. Robert Hoehn, grew up across the street from Ed, Sr. and they remained friends and fraternity brothers all their lives. Shirley was a lady full of grace and grandeur who enriched the lives of all around her. Now she is with her beloveds Ed and Lynn. May your memories console you in this time of grief. Rest In Peace Shirley.