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Claribel Buswell

February 12th, 1931 – August 27th, 2021

Esta “Claribel” Buswell, 90, of Ipava, IL, passed away at 11:56 am on Friday, August 27, 2021 at the Renaissance Care Center in Canton, IL. She was born on February 12, 1931 in Astoria, IL, the daughter of George and Clara Mae (Stambaugh) Klinedinst. She married Kenneth Buswell on November 5, 1949 in Ipava. Kenneth preceded Claribel in death on January 1, 2004.

Also preceding her in death are her 5 sisters, Leona Ogden, Nelda Schnarr, Vernadene Buswell, Marjorie Scrogum, and Violet Wickert and 2 brothers, Leroy Klinedinst and Forrest Klinedinst.

Survivors include her 2 sons, Darrel Buswell and Donald (and Niccole) Buswell, both of Ipava, 6 grandchildren, Nicholas Hagen, Devin (and Becky) Buswell, Chase (and Lily) Hagen, Jacob (and Alisa Clemens) Buswell, Elijah Buswell, Josiah (and Nicole Johnson) Buswell, 6 great-grandchildren, Sydney Buswell, Rose Hagen, Hunter Hagen, Judah Buswell, Linkin Buswell and Genesis Clemens.

Claribel graduated from V.I.T High School. She was a life-long farmer (farming alongside her husband) and homemaker to her family. Claribel worked for Fiber Steel in Astoria and went on to be a cook at V.I.T. High School where she retired. She served abundantly as a member, deaconess, and trustee of the Ipava Christian Church. She was a member of the Ipava Toy Committee and was well known for making some of the best chili for the V.I.T. School Chili Suppers. She also coached T-Ball with her husband Kenneth.

Services will be held at 10:30 am on Thursday, September 2, 2021 at the Ipava Christian Church in Ipava, IL. Pastor Brant Reed and Pastor Kevin Kessler will be officiating. A visitation will take place from 6 to 8 pm on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria. Interment will be in the Woodland Cemetery in Astoria. Memorials may be made to the Ipava Christian Church.

Condolences


August 28th, 2021

What an wonderful woman. Her family has our very deepest sympathy. She was so very loving and caring to us as she was with everyone. We will remember her always. Claribel's entire family is in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless Everyone. Lorenda (Schnarr) and Alvin Spilker.

August 28th, 2021

So sorry for your loss, this lady brought a smile to all, she was one of the best.Praying for her family during this difficult time. Bob and Susie Bucher

August 28th, 2021

Truly a sweet lady.peacd to her family.

August 29th, 2021

Met her at Park Place in Texas where we live as Winter Texans. She was so kind, her smile lite up the room. God gained a special lady. Rest In Peace.

August 29th, 2021

Sorry for your loss. I have know her for a long time went to school with the boys. Prayers.

August 29th, 2021

Sorry for your loss. Prayers. Bill and Sharon Ackley

August 29th, 2021

Sorry for your loss.

August 29th, 2021

Aunt Claribel was the best ever. Loved her dearly. I spent a summer milking cows and picking strawberries with Aunt Claribel and Uncle Kenneth. Great memory. Luayne (Buswell) Van Meter.

August 30th, 2021

Claribel was a very nice person we are sorry for your loss the Westlake family

August 30th, 2021

She was such a sweet lady and will be missed. Praying for her family! Doug and Kim Krukewitt

August 30th, 2021

We always loved seeing Claribel out and about she was always a ray of sunshine whenever you met her. She will be sorely missed in this small town . Praying for the whole Buswell family in this time of loss🙏🙏
Greg& Carrie Hollenback

August 30th, 2021

Claribell will be missed. She was always smiling. Prayers for her family.

August 30th, 2021

We are so very sorry. Claribel was one of a kind. Loved her sense of humor and kind ways. She will be missed by many. In sympathy, Ron and Jody Robertson

August 30th, 2021

We’re so sorry for your family’s loss. Claribel was a wonderful neighbor to us for many years. Couldn’t have asked for better people to live by than Claribel and Kenneth. She always had a smile and a kind word for all. Prayers for all the family.

August 30th, 2021

Liz and Terry Coleman

August 30th, 2021

So sorry for your lose. She was one of a kind.
Carole Derry

August 31st, 2021

So sorry for your loss. I truly loved this woman. May you be surrounded by Gods love knowing she is with the Lord.

August 31st, 2021

So sorry for your loss. The family is in my thoughts and prayers. I loved Claribel and enjoyed working with her at V.I.T. She be will be missed. Judy Wilson

September 1st, 2021

So sorry to hear this
She was the sweetest lady I knew so genuine so lovely prayers to the family.
John and Carol Callear

September 2nd, 2021

We are sorry to hear of your loss. Claribel was such a sweet lady. She will be greatly missed. The family is in our thoughts and prayers. May God comfort you and give you peace peace in the many difficult days ahead. Mike and Donna Shirley

September 2nd, 2021

Thoughts and prayers for all of you
Fond memories for sure
From all us Malott Families

September 2nd, 2021

So sorry for our loss. Claribel was kind, funny and honest - all at the same time. She was a special child of God. Warren and Rita Potter

September 3rd, 2021

Don and family,
Wanted you to know I was thinking of you during this difficult time. I enjoyed your Mom so much when she came into Max's SF office over the years.
Julitta (Huggins) Carpenter

September 9th, 2021

We loved having Claribel as a neighbor years ago. Such a nice person. We are so sorry for your loss.
Mike and Marla Rumler & family
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