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John Clark Obituary

Clark Jr., John J. "Jack" age 74, U.S. Army Veteran of Korean War, beloved husband of Alice Dargan Clark for 46 years, loving father of Mary Sarah (Steve) Monks, Anne (Alex) Hasson, Tom (Susan), Margaret (Richard) Fisher, Helen (John) Demsher, Michael (Maria), Matthew (Stephanie) and Peter Clark, dear grandfather of Kevin (Lauren), Helen and Robert Monks, David and Michael Hasson, Colin, Mitchell, Kelly and Emma Clark, Gabe and Jack Fisher, Jack, Ronald and Evelyn Demsher, John and Patrick Clark, dearest brother of Mary (William) Murphy, fond uncle of Therese (Paul) Larkin and grand uncle of William and Helen Larkin. Alumnus of Mt. Carmel H.S. (1950) and Loras College (1954), "Go Bears", "Go Irish". Visitation Tuesday, 3 to 9 p.m. at the Brady-Gill Funeral Home (Heeney-Laughlin, Directors), 2929 W. 87th St., Evergreen Park. Family and friends will meet at Christ the King Church, 9235 S. Hamilton Ave., on Wednesday morning for visitation, 9:30 a.m., prior to Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Christ the King School Foundation, P.O. Box 85-4240, Chicago, IL. 60642, appreciated. 708-636-5500

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 6, 2006.

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Dan, Shannon, and Abigail Naden

February 15, 2006

Clarks,



Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. The memories that you have with Matt's father cannot be taken away; they will be cherished forever.



Love, Dan, Shannon, and Abigail Naden

Ben O'Connor

February 11, 2006

Dear Clark Family, I was shocked and saddened to have heard of Jacks passing. I have such fond memeories of the 9300 block of Longwood. I still remember the evening jog to and from Ridge park, the hockey games all winter long in your backyard, football in the street and watching the Irish on Saturday afternoon in the front yard. Your father was the one player/manager who kept all us kids in line. He will be forever missed but never forgotten. God bless you all. Sincerely, Ben

Jean & Jim Bernhart

February 9, 2006

Dear Alice & Family,

We are so sorry to hear of Jack's death. You will miss him terribly as we all will. He was a wonderful person, and such a help at our Trinity reunions. Our prayers are with you, Alice. Jean & Jim

Tim Stanton

February 8, 2006

Dear Clark Family, I am so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing and our family is praying for him. But it is the good times that I remember. My wife only met your Dad once or twice at the lake, so I was telling her about him...how much he loved sports, wore the green socks to Irish games etc...and then I realized we were both smiling...I have a feeling your Dad brought a lot of smiles to peoples faces over the years...Keep smiling as you remember him...

You are in our Prayers.. Tim Stanton

Ed and Carol Drahozal

February 8, 2006

Dear Clark Families,



Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sadness. Jack--or Sous as we called him at Loras intermurals--was a great guy and he will be missed. Go Duhawks; go Sox!

Mark, Christina, Emma, John & Caitlin Fogarty

February 8, 2006

Although we never met Jack, he must have been a wonderful man which is reflected in the kindness and sincerity of his children and grandchildren. Our hearts go out to you all. It is difficult to lose such a great part of your family.

Betty and David Woodbury

February 8, 2006

We met Jack and Alice so briefly at Stephanie and Matt's wedding but we feel we know him, and you Alice, by the love and admiration expressed so often and in so many ways by Mat, Steph, and her folks. May the love and support of your amazing family and friends lead you to the sacred Peace of our Lord.

Bill and Mary Connolly Brunstad

February 7, 2006

Dearest Mary Sarah,

Although we didn't get to meet your dad Jack, and Kevin's Grandpa Clark in person, we know that he was a person of great character, strong convictions, a protector and a provider for his family and friends. His love will remain, to live on in the lives of his family for generations to come. We send you and your family our love and sympathy for your loss.

Eileen Healy-Wegrzyn

February 7, 2006

Dear Clark Family,

We too will miss a great man! Sorry for your loss. Enjoy lots of

those wonderful memories. Maybe 2006 will be the year of the Bear and the Irish! With love from the Healy Clan in Colorado

Tom Walsh

February 7, 2006

My cousin Jack was 5 years older than I. He was my idol when I was in grade school at Christ The King. Some things never change.

Tim Lynch

February 7, 2006

On behalf of the Lynch family, I wanted to offer my sincrest condolences to the Clark family.



Jack was a true character in every sense of the word - I know he'd be proud that we have carried on his special tradition of watching all the Chicago Bear games outside.



I also carry with me great memories of Jack on the Purdue campus wearing his gold pants, striped shirt and 50-gallon Purdue cowboy hat....while following the Purdue band through campus.



God Bless You, Jack and Go Boilers!



Tim Lynch and Family

JWF, Inc.

February 7, 2006

Our hearts are sadden. We pray that you find peace in knowing that the person you all loved is resting peaceful in Gods hands. From all of us at Johnson, Winemiller & Fisher.

Kristin Gile

February 7, 2006

The entire Clark family is in our thoughts and prayers. Remember him as he was, strong and full of life.



God bless you all.



David and Kristin Gile

John & Collette Kocinski

February 7, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time.

We pray that God will give you the strength you will need. We wish we could ease your burden some how. We are sure your children will be a great comfort. Take care!

Frank & Susan Bitzer

February 7, 2006

Our hearts go out to Alice and her family. Jack was a warm a loving person who will be missed by all.



Frank & Susan Bitzer (Stephanie's Dad and Stepmother)

Jeannine Dwan-Lang

February 6, 2006

Dear Helen and Family,

I am so sorry to hear about your dad's passing. He lived life to the fullest and was an example to many. I know they greeted him in Heaven with a BIG cheer. You are all in my thoughts and prayers



Love-

Joshua Funk

February 6, 2006

My condolences to all the Clark Family. Jack was a great man. I'll always remember the trips to Florida. Go Do-Hawks!

Brett and Kimberly Peterson

February 6, 2006

You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Wish we could be there in person!

Love, Brett and Kimberly Peterson

Jim Brown

February 6, 2006

Our thoughts are with the Clark family and hope they are comforted by the knowledge that he is in a better place.

Diane Zeitzheim

February 6, 2006

Dear Helen and Clark family,



I was so saddened to hear about the passing of your dad. I immediately

thought of what a wonderful person he was and how he always greeted people with a hug and a smile. He will be greatly missed.

You are all in my thoughts and prayers.



Diane Malooly Zeitzheim

Eileen and Vern Lahart

February 6, 2006

Jack lived a life of quiet grace..a caring thoughtful man. We send our thoughts to you Alice.

John and Kate Cleary

February 6, 2006

Our memories of Jack will always be good, He was a great guy through and through. Our thoughts and prayers are with him now. He will be missed by all who knew him.

Our sincerest condolences to the Clark Family.

Joseph & Vivian Kuk

February 6, 2006

We will remember Jack for his hearty hand shakes,loving bear hugs, and infectious smile. He will be a joyful addition to heaven.

Boyd Fisher

February 6, 2006

My time with Jack Clark, seeing him only occasionally during the last fourteen years, developed a respect and fondness I have felt for few other people. He will live in my memory as long as I live, and beyond.

Sandra Murtagh

February 6, 2006

With deepest regrets. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Clark family at this very sad time.

bob monks

February 5, 2006

my best friend I shall miss him dearly

Eileen Jones

February 5, 2006

I am very sorry to hear of the loss of Mr. Clark. May he rest in peace and may all of you that loved him rejoice in his life.

Frank & Peggy Fisher

February 5, 2006

It has been almost fifty years of sharing many great times together - family get-togethers, Notre Dame football, White Sox games, the Black Hawks, Trinity College reunions, telephone calls and e-mails. We will miss you Jack but know you are at peace and will be forever in our hearts and at every sports game,too! Love and prayers, Peg and Frank

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