Clara Short Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Clara Short (Bethalto, Illinois), born in Wood River, Illinois, who passed away on December 24, 2021, at the age of 60, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her husband Robert "Bob" Scroggins; her mother Lois Short Pruitt (Robert "Bob" Scroggins); and her brother Curtis Short. She is survived by: her father Ralph "Russ" of Goreville, IL; her children, Derek Schaaf (Miranda) of Bunker Hill, Sara E. O'Brien (Bradley) of Wood River, IL and Samantha Hodges (Darrell) of Alton; her grandchildren, Katherine Schaaf, Lucas Wall, Kailyn Wall, Gavin Wall, Cayden Schaaf, Carter O'Brien, Ryder O'Brien, Liliana O'Brien, Gracelyn O'Brien and Amelia O'Brien; her sisters, Connie, Rusty Shields (Darryl) and Linda Miriani (Mark); and her close friend Wayne Schaaf Jr.. She is also survived by her children and grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to: Elias, Kallal and Schaaf Funeral Home for funeral expenses.