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Martin Clark Obituary

Clark, Martin Michael Age 82, of Glenview, died peacefully on October 25, 2014. Husband of Ruth Anne (nee Hammes); proud father of 7 children, Timothy Martin (Diane), Edward Anthony (Jane), Catherine "Kate" Grace, Michael James, Margaret Anne (Dave) Wales, Patricia Ellen, and Daniel Morrison (Gayle); and 18 grandchildren, Kristin, Matthew, Kelly, and Patrick, Mary Ellen (Austin), Anne, Dan, and Michael, Tess, Michael, Carolyn, Jack, and Joe, Elizabeth and Gracie, Henry, Eleanor, and Libby; brother of Mary Ellen (Bob) Jansen. Visitation Thursday, October 30, 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Donnellan Family Funeral Home, 10045 Skokie Blvd., Skokie, IL 60077. Funeral Mass Friday, October 31, 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Church, 1747 Lake Ave. at Ridge Rd., Wilmette, IL 60091. Interment All Saints Cemetery, Des Plaines. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Sister Paulanne's Needy Family Fund, 1775 Grove St., Glenview, IL 60025. Info: 847-675-1990 or www.donnellanfuneral.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 28, 2014.

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Barbara Holloway

November 16, 2014

I was so sorry to hear of Marty's passing. I know it's a great loss for all of you.

Ingrid David

November 9, 2014

I will always have fond memories of the time I got to spend with Martin, especially while I stayed with the Clark family in 1994/95. My heart goes out especially to Uncle Tim for the loss of his father but also to his brothers and sisters and mother.
I knew Martin as a loving Grandfather.

Charles Echols

November 1, 2014

Mike, sorry to hear about your Dad, I pray that God will provide you and your family with strength during these difficult times.

Bob & Jerry Zacharias

October 31, 2014

Marty will always be with us in our thoughts and prayers. We went to grammar school together and
Marty will always be in our hearts. .

Bob & Susan Marren

October 30, 2014

We are so sorry to hear about your loss. May your Dad be smiling down on all of you.

Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.

October 30, 2014

A prayer for Mr. Clark and wonderful Clark family.
God bless you all, He will truly be missed

Rebecca Grgic

Maureen and Bill Garrity

October 30, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

October 30, 2014

Dear Clark Family,
May Mr Clark rest in peace. With sincere sympathy to you. May God bless all.
Monica Hill and family

DICK & GINNY TURK & MICK 1956

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Doug & Angie Madden

October 29, 2014

Everyday God comes outside and picks some of the most beautiful flowers to bring back inside and be with him. Rest in peace Uncle Marty. Aunt Ruthie & all the Clark's... you are in our thoughts & prayers. God bless.

October 29, 2014

Clark family,
May you all be comforted by a lifetime of wonderful memories. He was a great guy and will be missed!
Fondly,
Megan Kelly

Margaret Acton

October 29, 2014

Dear Clark family,
I'm so sorry for your loss and please know you are in my prayers as you work through this difficult time.

Hugh Gorman

October 29, 2014

Dear Ruth and family,
Our sincere thoughts and prayers.....We loved Marty....A true friend....Hugh and Carol Gorman

Joe Gill

October 29, 2014

God Bless and keep you uncle Marty,
Love and prayers to all the Clark family

Joyce and Henry Brodt

October 28, 2014

Dearest Cath,
We are thinking and praying for you and your family. You have been so supportive and loving to your dad! We pray that those wonderful memories with your dad will give you comfort. Sending lots of Love and Hugs to you! Love you, Joyce and Henry Brodt

October 28, 2014

Cathy our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. Love, Jb & Ann

October 28, 2014

Dick & Ginny Turk family

October 28, 2014

We are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Dom DeLeonardis

October 28, 2014

Kate and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. God bless you all.
Dom DeLeonardis

October 28, 2014

God Bless you, Clark Family, during this time.

May your memories of Uncle Marty comfort you. May he always stay in your hearts. May he rest in peace.

Ginny & Ted Kontopoulos

October 28, 2014

Ed,Jane and Family
Please accept our heartfelt sympathy and loving prayers...may you be comforted by your many fond memories.
Kathy Owens and Don Zamborsky

Jerry & Pat Hammes

October 28, 2014

God Bless you, Marty! At last your at peace with with the Lord in heaven. Our prayers continue for you and your family.

Martha Harger

October 28, 2014

Sending our sympathies, love and prayers to all of the Clarks. ---Martha and Jim Harger

Katie England

October 27, 2014

Aunt Ruthie and whole Clark family,

I am sorry to hear of Uncle Marty's passing. Although this is a difficult time, may you have peace in knowing he is at rest now. Sending lots of loving hugs & kisses from the West Coast.

Take good care,

Much Love to you ALL ~

Katie (Hammes) England

Kurt & Rita Raggi

October 26, 2014

Katie,

Our condolences to you on the loss of your father.
You are a great daughter & caretaker.
May he rest in peace.

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