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Marion Clark Obituary
CHAMPAIGN – Marion "Hank" Clark, 75, of Champaign passed away at 8:30 p.m. on Friday, June 5, 2009, at the Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday at the St. John Lutheran Church, 509 South Mattis Ave., Champaign, with Rev. James Wright and Rev. Mark Elliott officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Urbana. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on Monday at Morgan Memorial Home, 1304 Regency Drive West, Savoy.
Mr. Clark was born on Aug. 21, 1933, near Sadorus. He was the son of Wilbur and Alta Lietz Clark. He married Doris Langhoff on Feb. 20, 1960, in Champaign. She survives. Also surviving are one son, David (Tina) Clark of Champaign; two daughters, Susan (Gary) Gehlbach of Sussex, Wis., and Karen (Robert) Brunner of Savoy; nine grandchildren; one great-grandchild; four brothers, Bill (Jackie) Clark of Urbana, Butch (Carol) Clark of Urbana, Wilbur (Sue Ann) Clark of Tolono, and Rich (Sue) Clark of Bement; four sisters, Phyllis (John) Seibert of Terrell, Texas, Mary Foley of Champaign, Nancy Rodgers of Rantoul and Jean (Roger) Clapp of Pesotum. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister Bess Rodgers, and a brother Keith Clark.
Mr. Clark graduated from Unity High School, Tolono, in 1951. He served in the Army from 1955 to 1957. He was a fast-pitch softball pitcher for many years. He retired from AT&T in 1991, then worked at Champaign Telephone Company. He was an active member of St. John Lutheran Church.
Memorials can be made to St. John Lutheran Church or to the American Cancer Society.
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David and Linda Berg
June 11, 2009
Linda and I are sad to hear of Hank's passing. He will be missed by all past and present members of our St. John family. Please accept our condolences and be comforted knowing Hank is with Christ Jesus.
Brenda Cook
June 7, 2009
My thoughts are prayers are with you Dori and the family. You all hold a special place in my heart. Many happy memories!
Dan and Denise James and families
June 7, 2009
Aunt Doris and family, We will all greatly miss Uncle Hank. Our sympathies are with all of you.
Bill & Dottie Langhoff
June 7, 2009
May the peace of the Lord be with you always. Our prayers are with you. With sympathy, Bill & Dottie Langhoff
Steve, Laurie & Eric Langhoff
June 7, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this most difficult time. With deepest sympathy, Steve, Laurie and Eric Langhoff
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