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CLARENCE STATEN Obituary

Clarence "Hooks" Staten longtime resident of Algonquin Services for Clarence "Hooks" Staten, 63, will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10, at Laird Funeral Home, 120 S. Third St. (corner of Third and Oregon streets), West Dundee. Born in Springfield, Ill., he died peacefully at his home Thursday, Dec. 2, 2010. Hooks loved his family, friends, motorcycles and music. He was a graduate of Forest View High School and was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War. He is survived by his brother, William (Carol) Cunningham; sister, Sandra (Peter) Zmich; daughter, Ashle Staten; sons, Stacey (Jen) Staten, Nicholas Staten and Patrick Staten; and many cherished nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Catherine and Clarence Staten; and his sister, Joan Moore. To leave an on-line condolence visit www.lairdfamilyfuneralservices.com.

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Published by Daily Herald from Dec. 9 to Dec. 10, 2010.

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shirley johnson

May 29, 2011

sorry to here about hooks he will be missed i have just found out about his death

rachael maloney

December 10, 2010

Hooks will be missed dearly. He was a great friend of mind, we had a lot of good talks and shared a lot of our feelings with each other.
Hooks may peace be with you.

Love Rachael and Kids

Rachael Maloney

December 10, 2010

Hooks was a great person he will be dearly missed
. I will miss our long talks and sharing of feelings. Hooks i will miss you. May you rest in peace.

December 10, 2010

So sorry to hear about Hooks, our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Phyllis and Fred Tinsley

Fran Williams

December 9, 2010

We are so sorry to hear about Hooks, I will keep you in my prayers.

Jim & Doris Durkin

December 9, 2010

Our heartfelt condolences to Bill, Carol, Sandy, Pete and all the Hook's Children. I just got back in touch with Hooks, I wish it had been years ago!

Trudy,Greg & Sue (The Lofy's)

December 9, 2010

The Staten Family,
We were sadden to hear of your loss. Please know how very sorry we are. May happy memories carry you through this sorrowful time.

Amy

December 9, 2010

Hooks was a beloved customer and friend of the Riverview Restaurant and Tavern. I remember meeting him 16 years ago at the old Riverview, he was quite a character in those days! I last saw him with his son in Riverview about a month ago. He truly loved his children and spoke of them often. I am grateful to have known him and loved hearing his stories.

GAIL KISSANE

December 9, 2010

I MET HOOKS FROM A COUPLE OF FRIENDS OF MINE ABOUT 12 YEARS AGO, ALOT OF UPS AND DOWNS SMILES AND FROWNS BUT MANY GOOD TIMES, HE WILL BE MISSED

GAIL KISSANE

December 9, 2010

I MET "HOOKS" ABOUT 12 YEARS AGO . WE HAD ALOT OF UPS AND DOWNS SMILES AND FROWNS, GOOD TIMES. LOVED HIS MUSIC AND HIS BIKES. HE WILL BE MISSED

Wes & Charta Feldten

December 9, 2010

Hooks lived across the street for almost 30 years. We watched his twin boys grow and he always liked to present a tough exterior, but in truth, he had a very soft heart, especially for babies. He will be missed.

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