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Clavon Sostand Obituary

Sostand Sr., Clavon "Clay" Of Lansing, IL, died at the age of 89 years. Clavon was born on June 9, 1929, in Waxia, LA, to Alfred and Fannie Sostand. Clavon came to Chicago at an early age and was parented by Willie and Pearl Polk. After joining the Army, he met Charlotte; they were married in Virginia and shortly thereafter relocated to Chicago. To this union 4 children were born. Clavon joined the Chicago Police Department where he was employed for 30 years before retiring. He leaves to mourn, an ex-wife, Charlotte Sostand-Barnes; four children, Angilique (Phillip) Sostand-Morris, Yvonne Sostand, Clavon Sostand Jr. and Ronald (Sharon) Sostand; three sisters; one brother; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 10, 2018.

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August 11, 2018

I am sorry for your loss. May the God of comfort be with you during your time of mourning. Isaiah 61:1,2 ; Matthew 5:4

August 11, 2018

We didn't know your love one but may the God of all comfort be with your family and please accept our condolences.

August 11, 2018

It's with heavy hearts that I send condolences. We take comfort in knowing that our loved one is precious in God's eyes, so He will comfort us at this time. Romans 15:13

~ ~ Fr. Dan Brandt, CPD Chaplain

August 10, 2018

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. Clay will be remembered at the Police Mass on Sunday, 12 AUG, 11:00 a.m. at Mercy Home - 1140 W. Jackson Blvd. In the meantime, may family and friends know the healing touch of our all-loving, all-merciful God! [Police Chaplains Ministry: www.ChicagoPCM.org or 312/738-7588]

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August 10, 2018

I'm sorry for your loss. May the true God of all comfort, comfort those mourning and bind up the brokenhearted.
Isaiah 61:1,2

A D

August 10, 2018

My deepest sympathies to the family. You can find comfort in knowing, our Heavenly Father has promised we will see our love ones again (Acts 21:15).

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