Clara L. Clarke Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Clara L. Clarke, 95, peacefully passed away July 21 at Stonecroft Health Campus in Bloomington, where she had resided for the last three and a half years. Born in Evansville to the late Tony and Edna (Werner) Gonterman on July 10, 1925, she was a 1943 graduate of Central High School and had been employed by Indiana Bell Telephone prior to her marriage to Jack M. Clarke. He preceded her in death in 1985 after 31 years of marriage. She is survived by their seven children: Frances Brown (Robert) of Bloomington, Jayne Phillips (Brian) of Lenoir City TN, Jack Clarke, Michael Clarke (Denele), Scott Clarke (Kim), Timothy Clarke (Dayna), all of Bloomington and Barbara Elkins (Marc) of Knoxville TN; sixteen grandchildren and seven great grandchildren; sisters, Delores Johnson of St. Louis, MO and Mary Rose Eubanks (Bob) of Evansville. Also preceding her were two daughters, Nancy and Mary Beth; sisters and their spouses Ruth Wilson (Richard), Ruby Davis (Bob) and Dorothy Arney (Melvin); brother, Donald Gonterman and wife Frances; brother in law, Alvie Johnson; granddaughter, Isabella Clarke and daughter-in-law, Jamie Clarke. Nicknamed Weezie by her sons, Clara loved any kind of competitive game, especially cards. She was an avid bird watcher and reader. Most of all she loved her family and her passing has left a giant hole in our hearts. Graveside services will be held Friday, July 24, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. at Memorial Park Mausoleum with Reverend Tim Garrett officiating. Burial will be at the cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, Attn: Service Center, 2451 Crystal Drive, Suite 900, Arlington, VA 22202. Ziemer Funeral Home Central Chapel will be handling the arrangements. Condolences may be made online at www.ziemerfuneralhome.com.

Clara L. Clarke

July 10, 1925 - July 21, 2020