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Gary "Mike" Clark, 76, of St. Joseph, passed away on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026, at Corewell Health Lakeland Hospital, St. Joseph.
Mike was born on Aug. 16, 1949, to Clarence and Ina May (Bell) Clark in St. Joseph. He loved life to the fullest and rode his bike downtown almost every day, visiting store employees along the way. He also loved Chicago Cubs baseball, Bears football, Bulls basketball and Blackhawks hockey. Mike brightened the day of all he met.
Mike is survived by his sister, Jeanne Hardt; nephew, Justin (Stacy) Hardt; niece, Lisa (Dan) Sietz and great-nieces and great-nephew, Zoey Hardt, and Savannah and Chase Gerharz.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Johnny Clark and brother-in-law, Gary Hardt.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Starks & Menchinger Chapel, St. Joseph. Those wishing to send a condolence online may do so at www.starks -menchinger.com.
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Sara Carlson-Kovalska
February 2, 2026
Oh, Mike, you are going to be missed by so many people in the community. Peace to your soul and comfort to family and friends.
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