Maxine A Melton Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

ALTON – Maxine A Melton (Taul), 79 passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2020 at her daughter’s residence. She was born on Jan 12, 1941 in Alton, Illinois to John and Dorothy (Ryan) Taul. She married the late Wilbur Ruemmler, then later married Joseph Leon Melton on March 5, 1977. Maxine loved her family, Jesus, living in the country, fishing and crocheting. She also enjoyed playing the keyboard and working as a private caregiver. She is survived by her 4 children: Violet Dorman (Stephen) of Wood River, IL, Wilbur “Bud” (Thu) Ruemmler of Malden, MA, Jeanette Contreras-Ayala (Adrian) and John (Jenny) Ruemmler both from Cottage Hills, IL; 6 Grandchildren: Steven Mills, John “Joey” Ruemmler, Kaitlynn Ruemmler, Brianna Ruemmler; 4 step grandchildren: Amie Dorman, Chris Dorman, Stephanie Harshbarger, Austin Harshbarger, and 3 step-great grandsons Alex Dorman, Brandon Locke, Grayson Harkey; 2 Sisters: Evelyn Atkinson of White Hall, IL and Roberta (Vernon) Schaefer of Brighton, IL, A Brother-in-law Richard (Loraine) Melton and numerous nieces and nephews cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and 6 siblings: Virginia (Bud) Hughes, Edna Hartsock, Jerry Taul, Bob Taul, Leo Taul, Catherine Taul and brother-in-law Charles (Fran) Melton. Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. until time of funeral at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 8, 2020 at Gent Funeral Home in Alton. Reverend Andre’ Dobson to officiate. Graveside services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, March 9th at St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Godfrey. Memorials may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.

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Maxine A Melton

January 12, 1941 - February 27, 2020