Photo courtesy of Tews-Ryan Funeral Home - Homewood
Glenwood, Illinois
Nov 16, 1912 – Jun 27, 2015 (Age 102)
Clara J. Ferguson nee Anderson, June 27th, Age 102.
Born November 16, 1912 in Somers, WI.
Late of Glenwood, IL and Manteno Veteran Home, Manteno, IL
Beloved wife of the late Peter Ferguson.
Loving mother of Richard Ferguson.
Daughter of the late Mr. & Mrs. Christian and Agnes Anderson
Preceded in death by 3 brothers and 3 sisters.
Loving aunt of Kathy (Jim) Wu,
Chris (Fran Mahoney) Anderson,
Diane (Chuck) Cannistra.
World War II European Theater, U.S. Army Veteran (WAC) having served on
General Dwight Eisenhower's Staff.
Retired executive secretary for both Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce and
later the legal department of Amoco Oil Company.
Graveside services Tuesday, July 7th at 1:00 p.m. at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL.
www.tews-ryanfh.com or 708-798-5300.
I can't believe you have been gone for 10 years already Clara, miss you so much
Rick Johnson
June 25, 2025 | Mokena, IL | Friend
We still think if you and our ladt celebration for your 102 1/2 birthday!
Much love,
Your bridge club Buddy
Rosemary Ryan
June 24, 2023
102 1/2 years young!
We are so thankful we celebrated with Clara for her 102 1/2 birthday in May 2015. It left us with such pleasant memories and a great picture.She loved it!
Rosemary Ryan
July 11, 2015 | Orland Park, IL
Clara played in our bridge club. It completely change the atmosphere when she got to talking.She made us laugh with every thing she did and said.We'd love to visit her at the Vets home.Everyone knew her. What a blessing Clara was to all of us.
We love you Clara.We'll miss you so much.Remember the girl that you had thought that she'd just gotten off the horse???Well, she said to tell you that She'll never forget you and she,to,,loves you very much.RIP Clara
Linda Ladewski & Ginger Gaffney
July 09, 2015 | Frankfort & Mokena, IL
6 days before her passing.
Thank you all for these very nice comments and remembrances of Clara. Please continue to share your memories and stories here. There was such a great attendance at her internment at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery - especially the motorcycle escort. You are all so special to her and to me. Thank you to the folks that were able to attend her remembrance/celebration of life gathering at Glenwood Oaks Restaurant. Some wonderful stories about Clara were exchanged. You ARE all very special...
Rich Ferguson
July 09, 2015 | Glenwood, IL
Clara joined our bridge club when she was in her 90s and along with playing good bridge, she brought so much joy, humor and happiness. We celebrated her 96, 97, 98, and 99th b'day with her and then when she moved to the Vet's Home we tried to visit her as often as we could....sometimes playing bridge. Our last visit was to celebrate her 102 1/2 birthday which we did in May 2015. She LOVED it.
Clara.....it was an honor to know you!
Rosemary Ryan
July 08, 2015 | Orland Park, IL
Our father lived at the VA Home in Manteno until April. We got to know Clara over the last year and half and always enjoyed her company! She was an amazing person. We included her in the video shown at dad's wake. Thanks for a lift in our spirits when we would visit at Manteno Clara! Rest in Peace. Kelly & Peter Hohman, Robin and Kerri.
Kelly Hohman
July 06, 2015 | Elmhurst, IL
Clara was one special lady to me. I did her hair at the veterans home every Wednesday and she was always waiting for me at the door at 6:00 a.m. To be one of the first to get her hair done and have a donut. always told me how well Richard was doing and he never thought his mother would live this long and then She would always laugh. I sure did miss seeing her last Wednesday and her tight hug, kiss, thank you and I love you Shandra. she was one SPECIAL lady. Thinking and praying for you all.
Shandra Jenkins
July 05, 2015 | Bourbonnais, IL
Over the years Clara joined our extended family for Thanksgiving. She was a joy to be around,delightful to talk with and leaves us with happy memories.
Karen Lorentz
July 04, 2015 | Greenfield, WI
