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COLLEEN CLARKE Obituary

Colleen E. Clarke, nee Domrose, age 62, of Oak Park. Beloved wife of Steve Clarke; loving mother of Matthew (Emily) Clarke and Kelly (Aaron) Fankhauser; cherished daughter of the late Harold and Evelyn Domrose; dear sister of the late Marilyn (the late James) Ludvik and the late Harold (Dallas) Domrose; fond aunt, great-aunt and great-great aunt of many nieces and nephews. Memorial Visitation Friday, June 10, 12 noon to 4 p.m. at Drechsler, Brown & Williams Funeral Home , 203 S. Marion St., Oak Park. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society are appreciated. Funeral Info: 708-383-3191.

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Published by Chicago Tribune from Jun. 5 to Jun. 10, 2011.

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Robin V.

June 10, 2011

To Steve Kelly and Matt, it was an honor to know Colleen at Holy Fam. Her humor and funny stories I will cherish. May God be with you all in this time of grief. God Bless.

June 9, 2011

Dear Steve, Matt & Kelly:

Our condolences to your family. May your wife & mom live in your heart and memories.

Jan & George Lazewski

June 6, 2011

My condolences to Steve and family. May the God of al comfort give you the strength to cope during this time of grief. (1 Peter 5:7)

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