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Alice Clevenger Obituary
She was born February 26, 1961. Spectacular wife of Dale Clevenger, mother of Patrick and Jesse Clevenger, daughter of Joyce and Ed Render.
She was a very successful musician on French Horn, having many times worked with the Chicago Symphony, she played hundreds of radio and TV commercials mostly in Chicago, but also in NYC, many Broadway shows, chamber music and music festivals and master classes. She played principal horn in Perth, Australia for a season and taught at the University of West Australia. She also taught at Roosevelt University, Chicago and will be sadly missed by her students.
Over 800 people attended the Celebration of her life held on Monday, March 28 at Christ Church, 784 Sheridan Road, at Humboldt, in Winnetka, IL.
Expressions of sympathy should be made to the American Breast Cancer Society or Susan B Koman Breast Cancer in her name.
Alice was a miracle herself of womanhood, wifeliness, motherhood, music, beauty, and the very best that God could create.
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Memories and Condolences
for Alice Clevenger
Diana Gannett
May 18, 2011
Dear Dale, Mac and Jesse - I'm so sorry to hear of our collective loss. Alice brought so much vitality, wit and wonderful irreverence to everything we did. I'll always cherish all those weird nonets we played because I got to sit next to Alice and enjoy her presence. It is a privilege that I got to know her these last few years at Marrowstone. Much love to you all,
Joe Phillips
April 10, 2011
Mr. Clevenger and family, I'm so sorry for your loss. I will remember Alice as the inspirational, effervescent teacher that made my Marrowstone experience special each time. Her warm personality, patience, strength and constant guidance helped me become a better musician, and more importantly a better person. She will be missed.
Lesley Sommer
April 6, 2011
I so enjoyed hearing Alice perform last summer at Marrowstone. Please accept my sympathies. We will miss her!
Barbara and Tom Wick
April 4, 2011
To all of Alice's family, we extend our deepest sympathies. We so admired Alice as she moved along her cancer journey, always evidencing her life force. The strength of her performance with Dale at the North Shore Senior Center, several years ago, while in the midst of treatment, was admirable. She will be sorely missed and we are so sorry to see her go.
Jeffrey Gilliam
March 31, 2011
Dear Dale, Jesse and Mac, I just heard the news today and my heart goes out to all of you. Alice brought as much vibrant energy to the Marrowstone Festival as all of the young students put together.
I'm very saddened that she won't be back and I'm especially saddened about what this loss means for you, Dale, and for your family. Jeffrey Gilliam
March 31, 2011
Dale,
Alice added so much to our Marrowstone community each year that she came to the festival. Her positive and vibrant energy will be missed and remembered. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Eric Kean (Bellingham
March 31, 2011
Hello Dale and Family:
I am so sorry to hear of Alice's passing. She lived life to the fullest and and was an incredibly strong lady! Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all and wish you God's grace.
Bette Ann and Walter Schwede
March 31, 2011
Dear Dale, Jesse and Mac,
Alice was one of the most radiant humans on the planet. We will miss her terribly, but we will keep her memory alive.
Much love,
Dan Kowalski & Rebecca Henderson
Bronstein Family
March 30, 2011
Dale, Jesse, and Mac
Remembering Alice's bright smile and the mischief in her eyes always . . .
We share your heart-break and sadness, but more so many joyous moments. Our hearts are heavier with loss for having loved and been loved by Alice, yet we are comforted by that enormous love.
You are always our Chicago Family and we are forever blessed with your welcoming arms and friendship.
With Loving Thoughts and Enduring Friendship - May you find Shalom
Matt Bronstein and Family - Roberta and Russ, Dan, Vivian
Vicki, Lawrie Jacks
March 29, 2011
We remember Alice with smiles on our faces. She was an inspiration, a wonderful friend and an important part of our family's lives. Dale, Mac and Jessie we hold you in our light. Vicki and Lawrie Jacks
William Kepper
March 29, 2011
We will miss Alice so much. Her visits out here were always such a joy. She was and always will be an inspiration to us on how to live with great joy. Our thoughts and prayers go with you, Dale, Mack and Jesse; and to the rest of her family who she talked much about, but whom we never had the pleasure to meet.
March 28, 2011
Dear Dale,
We heard about Alice while we were here in Maui and have had you and your family in our prayers - and were so sorry we couldn't be there for her services and celebration of her life. She put up a valiant fight and always with a smile on her face and her wonderful sense of humor. She will be so missed in our church family, as well as, of course, her own family.
Mary and Gary Walther
Carol Garrow
March 28, 2011
Alice was such a lover of life and leaves behind wonderful memories for many. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Deborah Ritter
March 28, 2011
Dear Dale and family,
As an Oncology Nurse, I am privileged to meet many extraordinary people, but no one more so than Alice. Her courage in the face of her disease, her unflagging sense of humor and her eternal, joyful optimism were an inspiration to all of us. We will miss her.
I hope your happy memories will help console you during this difficult time.
Deborah Ritter, RN
Kellogg Cancer Center
March 28, 2011
Dear Dale and Family, Alice was a wonderful wife and mother. Brent has some fond memories of her when he was a little boy. Our thoughts and our prayers are with you Mac and Jesse Gail and Dennis Lingle and Brent Fagerburg
Jim Blalock
March 27, 2011
I am very sorry to hear of the loss of Alice. I knew Alice as a teenager. We went to Sewanee together. I remember us playing duets and being slightly competitive. She was positive, happy, fun to be around. I'm sorry for Mr. Clevenger and everyone that feels her loss.
Jim Blalock, WETS-FM, former ETSU horn teacher
Ken Albrecht
March 27, 2011
To Dale and family,
I am very saddened by Alice's passing. She put up a courageous battle. I hope her memories will comfort you in the coming months. It was joy to have known her
March 27, 2011
Alice was an inspiration to us, a sunny, lovely presence whenever we met. We miss her deeply and can only imagine the hole she leaves in your lives. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Susan and Dillard Rives, Christ Church
Catherine Morton Ward
March 26, 2011
Our deepest sympathy to all of Alice's family.
Peace,
Cathy and Frank Ward
(friends of Alice's Aunt Mary Ann)
Connie and Bob McColloch
March 26, 2011
Dale, Mac, Jesse, Joyce and Ed:
Our hearts are with you all at this sad time. Alice was and always will be an inspiration to us. Her courage, optimism, and fun outlook on life will always stay with us. May God bless you and be with you all.
Bob and Connie McColloch
March 26, 2011
Dear Dale,
I was so sorry to hear of your loss.
In sympathy,
Frank Tesinsky
March 26, 2011
My dear Dale: Huge wings are hugging you all. Her spirit and love will live through you, Jesse and Mac. You are all in my thoughts. Love you Alice-Love, Francine
Greg Clodfelter
March 26, 2011
Dale,
You and your wife have always been in our conversations. We've always kept up with you and your whereabouts. You are precious to our family.
The news of your lose comes with great sorrow! May the Spirit of God comfort you with a peace that surpasses all understanding. May He hold you close and guide you through these tough times.
Son of Charles and Ann Clodfelter,
Greg Clodfelter
I've learned so much, in music and even more so, life, in the 5 years I knew Alice. She welcomed me into her family; she will be greatly missed.
Matthew Bronstein
March 25, 2011
Michelle Marra
March 25, 2011
Our hearts are with you all. We love you, Alice! - Love, Michelle, Mike, Anthony & Lucie Marra Morgan
Susan O'Connor
March 25, 2011
Alice had far too much energy to stop for Death, so it's sad for those whom she loved dearly and leaves that Death decided to stop for her and end her well fought fight against a formidable opponent. She made a meaningful difference in many lives and leaves a legacy in the community.
Margaret J. (Marjo) Denekas
March 25, 2011
Dear Dale,
I do not know if you remember me, but I am the sister of your very first horn student, Mark Denekas. My deepest sympathy and prayer go to you and your family right now. Here is to a music - filled life!
Much Love,
Margaret J. (Marjo) Denekas
Lombard, IL
Margaret J (Marjo) Denekas
March 25, 2011
Dear Dale,
I do not know if you remember me, but I am the sister or Mark Denekas. He was one of your very first horn students. My deepest sympathy and prayes go to you and your family. Here is to a music-filled life!
Paula Zimmerman
March 25, 2011
To know Alice was to be touched by her cheerfulness, strength, grace,and humor. A wonderful mother, a true partner in marriage, an artist and supporter of her many communities, a wonderful neighbor. Too short a life, but a full life, well lived. We will miss you, Alice.
Vic Muenzer
March 25, 2011
Dale, My heart goes out to you and your family. Sadly, I did not know Alice well, but I have always known about her courageous battle, and from that I can gather what her strength must have meant to you and how you must now miss her. I am very sorry.
Noel Morris Muenzer
March 25, 2011
Here's to a courageous and music-filled life; a very sad loss for all of us.
kathy thomas
March 25, 2011
I enjoyed seeing you live a long time ago....and on several DVD's since....the world regrets this loss...such a talented musician and wonderful wife and mother....I will always be glad for your time spent on earth, albeit too short....
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