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Vince Clark Obituary

Clark, Vince Age 68, beloved husband of Ellen (nee Burggraf); loving father of Christina; dear brother of Maudemarie (Connie Jones), Ryan/Peg Gantes, Jack, Mary Jo (Don Tyler), Kevin (Joanne Kirkland), Kathleen (Brian) Kimmel, and Michele Barale (Sally Sutherland); cherished son of the late Vincent and the late Mary Jo; proud uncle of many nieces and nephews. Private interment, St. James at Sag Bridge in Lemont. A memorial celebration of Vince's life is being planned for Sunday evening. Please call 773-685-3193 for details.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 1, 2015.
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I had lost touch with Vince but never forgot how much fun we had when I used to perform at Clark's on Diversey. What a raconteur! His story of going to New Orleans for a long weekend and returning 3 months later had me roaring with laughter. I'm very sorry to recently hear of his passing.

Larry Rand

November 12, 2015

I am so sorry. I just heard about Vince. Please accept my condolences. My heart is broken. He was such a kind man and a good friend. I will miss him and remember him with Love.

Mike Hagerty

October 5, 2015

To The Clark Family,
Your family has my heart felt sympathy in your time loss. May the god of all (Psalms 83:18) comfort help you through this difficult time.





Naomi W.M.

Naomi W.M

October 2, 2015

Dear ClarkFamily,

The house on Menard had what everyone called a MIDDLE ROOM. I always thought it should be called a GREAT ROOM.(long before realtors and builders came up with that title). It was where a Great Family blended into and shared an awesome friendship with my family. Vince always seemed so tall and dependable to me. -a chid's perception, but I have always known that to be true.

Dear Family, may peace, hope,and love be with you today,tomorrow,and always.
Love and Smiles
Joanette

Joanette Gerrity

October 2, 2015

We were so sad to hear about Vince. Lovely man. We were all young together.

Mary and Ford Swanson

October 2, 2015

So many good memories from Sterchs and the Lakeview Men's Club. Vince was smart, funny and a terrific poet. My heart aches for his family.

Margo Rogalin Gariepy
Sarasota FL

Margo Rogalin Gariepy

October 1, 2015

Vince loved everybody, and made friends of everyone he met. That could be annoying, but it was genuine! He had a generous heart. I miss him. My condolences and love to all his family.

Roberta Kanabay

October 1, 2015

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

D. W.

October 1, 2015

I am sorry for your sorrow and for your loss of dear Vince. I always knew him to be funny, kind, and easy going even when things weren't going easy. My memories of him are very fond and will live as long as I do. He was a great guy.

Nora Dunn

September 30, 2015

So sorry to learn of Vince's passing. He was always a joy and will be remembered fondly. My sympathy to his entire family.

Karen Poland

September 30, 2015

My sympathies to the family in your loss of Vince. May the God of all comfort (Psalm 83:18) give you the strength to cope during this sad time.

Michelle

September 30, 2015

To Ellen, Christna and the Clark family.

Vince was so special. I know he will be missed by all.

September 30, 2015

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