Gary L. Clark

CHANA, IL ~ Gary L. Clark, 74, passed away at Serenity Hospice and Home of Oregon, IL, on Monday, February 10, 2025. He was born on February 5, 1951, in Rochelle, IL, the son of Harold Clark & Caroline (Schabacker) Kessen. Gary started working for FDL Swift as a butcher. After leaving Swift he went on to farming for over 20 years before working in the Labor Union in Rockford. He finally spent over 20 years in service of his community as the Road Commissioner of Pine Rock Township. During his lifetime he had many passions like his car, fishing, hunting, and especially his gardening. His truest passion however was always his family. He lived for his kids, grandkids, great-grandkids, they were his world he loved them very deeply. He is preceded in death by his parents, daughter Wendy Jo Martin and son Jeff Suddeth. Gary is survived and missed dearly by his loving family including his son Ryan (Amy) Clark of Chana, IL; grandchildren Lindsey (David) Lantz, Nathan (Marissa) Clark, Madyson (Dillen Reynolds) Clark, Angus Clark, Cody Clark; great-grandchildren Natalie Jo Lantz, Hux Clark, and future great-grandson; siblings Gayla Clubb of Monroe Center, IL; Stewart (Stephanie) Kessen of Globe, AZ; Joanna (William) Newman of Claypool, AZ; Lois (Steve) Delhotal of Rochelle, IL; Sarah (Robert) Tarlton of Phoenix, AZ; special aunts Joyce Schabacker & Florence Fruin. 

A visitation has been scheduled for Thursday, February 13, 2025, between the hours of 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM at Farrell Holland Gale Funeral Home of Oregon, IL. A funeral service honoring Gary is planned for the following day, Friday, February 14, 2025, at 11:00 AM with Pastor David Rogula presiding at Farrell Holland Gale Funeral Home of Oregon, IL. Cremation rites will take place following the services. In lieu of flowers the family asks you please donate to either the Make-A-Wish foundation or Serenity Hospice and Home of Oregon, IL.