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Vincent Clarke Obituary

Clarke, Vincent J. Born in Chicago on July 9, 1927, passed away on February 7, 2012. Vince grew up in St. Mathias Parish, graduated from St. George High School and Loyola University. He was in U.S. Navy during WW II and later enlisted in the Illinois National Guard. He worked as a Financial Analyst for Continental Bank for 30 years. Beloved son of the late Michael and Winifred Clarke; loving brother of Gene "Bobby" (the late "Boots") Clarke; dear uncle of Eileen (Charles) Hutchinson and Michael Clarke; proud great uncle of Megan, Michael and Molly Clarke and Katie, Sarah and Charlie Hutchinson. Visitation Friday 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Funeral Saturday 9:00 a.m. from Donnellan Family Funeral Home 10045 Skokie Blvd., at Old Orchard Rd., Skokie, to St. Joseph Church, Lake Ave., & Ridge Rd., Wilmette, Mass 9:30 a.m. Interment All Saints Cemetery. Funeral Info (847) 675-1990 or www.donnellanfuneral.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 9, 2012.

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Henry Paulman

February 20, 2012

Dear Mr. Clarke (Gene)
Thank you for your heads up this morning. Seldom do we get to see the kindnesses of others returned in kind. While Vince looked after your Mother and Aunt with nary a whimper in a similar manner you stepped forward to take care of Vince. Good genes I guess.

February 14, 2012

Gene, we were so sorry to learn of Vincent's passing. Please lean on us as neighbors and friends. The Oseland Family.

Brian Liska

February 12, 2012

Uncle Gene and family,
I want to express my deep sadness to hear of Vince's passing. My prayers are being offered up for all of you that you may find comfort in our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ at this time.
Cousin Brian

February 11, 2012

Dear Gene, We are all sad to hear of Vince's passing. Our thought's and prayer's are with you and your family.
Mary, Kathleen, Nora and Winnie Fergus

Richard Kelly

February 10, 2012

Dear Gene,

I was so sorry to read of your brother, Vincent, passing. You have my deepest sympathy and I will add him to my prayers.

The Liska Family

February 9, 2012

Dear Uncle Gene,
We are so sorry to hear of Vince's passing. It is times like this that I wish we all lived on a family oasis, so we could be together for support and comfort~ Know he is telling stories and laughing with Aunt Boots and Grandma~ All our love at this very sad time.
Michele & Mark

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