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Steven Clarke Obituary

STEVEN MICHAEL CLARKE CALUMET TOWNSHIP Steven Michael Clarke, born August 18, 1967 of Calumet Township, passed away at his home on Monday, July 20, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Tracey; daughters: Jessica (Kyle) and Alexys Clarke, Candice Ford; grandchildren: Noah and Isabella; brothers: Kenny (Jan) Morgan, Kevin Clarke, Ronald (Tammy) Clarke; sisters: Norma Jean Deering, Patricia (Ed) Chandler, Sharon (Pete) Durcho, Sally and Paulette Clarke. Sister-in- laws: Tammy Gibbs and Kimbra Fowler; mother-in- law, Bobette McCall; brother- in-law, Fred Fowler Jr; father- in-law, Fred Fowler Sr.; and many nieces and nephews. Steve is preceded in death by his parents: Oliver and Hilda (nee Hubster) Clarke and brother, Terry Clarke. Steve worked as a professional mover for the Ferree Family for 27 years. He was also an avid fisherman and was in active member of Ross Baptist Church. Steve will be remembered for his devotion to his family. He was the first to offer help to anyone in need. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Friends may visit with the family in celebration of his life, Wednesday , July 29, 2015, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Burns-Kish Funeral Home 5840 Hohman Ave. Hammond, IN with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m., Pastor Bill Gibbs officiating. Cremation to follow. www.burnskish.com

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Published by The Times on Jul. 27, 2015.

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July 21, 2016

Steve sent you a balloon to Heaven Justin and me miss you.Always love you!Thinking of you always.Missing your laugh and smile love Kim and Justin.One year in Heaven.

Jessica

April 20, 2016

Hey dad its been awhile sorry I've been busy getting my life together which you'll be proud of me for. I love and miss you so much. Your always on my mind. It's been 9 months that you've been gone. It hurts to know I'll never see you again until my day comes but I know youll always here with me in heart.

Jessica

November 2, 2015

Thinking of you. I love you so much. Miss you bunches. Xoxo

Jessica

October 10, 2015

Its that time of year again. Where you would get all excited for Halloween. Pumpkin patch decorating the house. Something you enjoyed doing. As the weather is changing and the day is coming closer when you scared the kids your presences is here enjoying it still. I know your here with us to have fun and share some laughs. Im thinking about you more than ever this month just knowing your favorite holiday is a few weeks away. I miss you dad so much. I know the babies are to young to understand but please watch over them. They will be thing 1 and thing 2 for Halloween you would probably smile on how cute they will be. I wish you could be here but i know your here in spirit. I wish i had one more day with you. Its still hard to believe your not here anymore. Im doing better dad but the pain cant be replaced. The memories I'll always remember and cherish for the rest of my life. With everything I've been going through i know your right by my side through it all. I know you hear me talking to you. I wish I can see you again. I love you so much and im always thinking about you
Xoxo

Jessica

September 20, 2015

There's never a day I don't think of you. I wish for one more day but I know you'll always be with me. It's been 2 months and I still can't believe your gone. My life will never be the same but I'm trying my best to live life to the fullest. I miss you so much daddy it hurts so much that I can't see you. The only thing that keeps me going is that your not in pain anymore your at peace and with your mom like you always wanted. Your always in my heart and always on my mind. I love you so much I'll see you again

Jessica Clarke

September 6, 2015

I love you dad. Always thinking of you.

Jessica Clarke

August 22, 2015

Hey dad It's your big baby. I miss you so much. This week was truly a hard one. Hope you had a great birthday. I'm trying my best to cope about everything that's going on. Bella and Noah are getting so big and becoming more of a handful. Look out of them you were the only grandpa they got to love and see. I know your our angel that will protect us. Even if your body isnt here your spirit is still alive within us. I get signs to let me know your okay and your here with us. I was scared before but now I know your just checking on us. You can come visit me whenever you want. You'll always be in my heart and forever on my mind. I love you dad. Just wanted to let you know I'll be okay.Thank you for being the best father to me and Lex. Im blessed and proud to say you are my dad. I'll see again xoxo

Tracey

August 15, 2015

Thinking about u with ur birthday coming next week. I took off so I can be with the girls, were gonna go out to eat for ur bday like we always do. The girls are gonna pick where to go. This is gonna be a really tough week coming up, please keep an extra eye on our girls! they really miss u and theyre trying to understand and cope with things in the best way they can. U were an excellent father and they know that and miss that! Im trying to be the best mom I can but that will never take ur place in their hearts! Love and miss u! Let them know ur still around, they need to feel u....

Kimbra and Justin Fowler

August 10, 2015

Brother in law and Uncle we miss your smile and laugh.Always in our heart.We love you!Rest in peace!Miss you Love Kim and Justin!

Lex

August 10, 2015

Hey dad, it's me again. Can't sleep well tonight because I can't stop thinking about you. I miss you so much it's crazy. Especially with your birthday being in 6 days it's getting harder for me. I think about you everyday, but it doesn't always hit me that bad, but I already know today's gonna be a hard day for me for some reason. Just know that I love you with all my heart.

jeanie hysell

July 29, 2015

RIP uncle steven you will be missed but never forgotten love Jeanie ann

Elizabeth

July 29, 2015

You will be missed Uncle Steve you were a loving and funny uncle and I am miss alot about you....

joe keilman

July 28, 2015

you will be truely missed dear friend look out for us all from above

Allison Garcia

July 28, 2015

You will be greatly missed. You were so kind to all. Suffer no more my friend. Love you.

Fred R

July 28, 2015

Our sincere condolences to the Clarke family for your loss. May the God of all understanding help guard your hearts and thoughts during this time. Exodus 6:3

Tracey (wife) Clarke

July 28, 2015

Its me again, this is really hard on all of us. Please keep an eye on lex and jes, they really need to feel ur presence right now and your help to get them through this. I'm doing the best I can to be there for them and to understand myself. We all love and miss u more than you realize. We had a bond nobody would ever understand and I will forever cherish that! That's something nobody can take away from me, ever! Until we meet again!

Mr and Mrs George Lori

July 27, 2015

RIP "Uncle Steve" Bobbby and Freak

hilda (niece) Norris

July 27, 2015

We miss you uncle Stevie. Its so unreal that I wont be able to see you again. Hear you voice or your silly laugh on the phone. You were a great man and a great uncle. Until we meet again

Beverly Chandler (niece)

July 27, 2015

Uncle Steven It's all like a dream, you being gone. I have so many memories with you growing up. I loved your laugh and the stories you would tell us. You truly was a good loving guy and would help anyone if you could. You will be missed by many. I Love you! Until we meet again.

Alexie (Alexys)

July 27, 2015

Dad you were an amazing man. Lord knows you were probably the funniest guy I've ever known. Especially when you got to saying your stupid jokes, those are the ones we laughed the most at. We always had our fights, but at the end of the day we had the strongest relationship/bond there probably is. I love you!

Ashley Clark

July 27, 2015

Steve you were like a dad to me. It's sad that I will never be able to see you again. I'm sorry I can't make it to the service Wednesday :( my condolences with the entire family. I love and miss you!

Jessica

July 27, 2015

Dad, as days goes by and weeks come just know I'm always thinking about you. I love and miss you so much. I'll see you again at heavens gate whenever my time comes. xoxo

July 27, 2015

RiP, Tammy Rutherford

Beth Adamik

July 27, 2015

Steve had a presence about himself that exuded warmth and friendship, even if you didn't know him. That's just the kind of person he was. Always ready to help, lend an ear or cook you a meal. He would treat you like a long lost friend if you had just seen him yesterday or if hadn't talked in five years. He loved his family dearly and he will be kept alive through them.

Tracey (wife)

July 27, 2015

Words can't describe what I'm feeling right now. I have loved you for 27 years and you're all I've ever known, life without you is going to be harder than anything I've ever had to endure. Please watch over the girls and grandbabies, they need you right now. Going through pictures brought back so many special and happy memories, you truely were an excellent and hands on father. We may have had difficult times but you were my first love and I will never forget what we shared. I love and miss you more than you know. Please come visit me in my dreams, help me try to understand and guide me in the right direction in raising our girls and grandbabies, I'm gonna need it! This isn't goodbye, its until we meet again! I love u (dad).

Nicole Guthrie

July 27, 2015

We miss you terribly Uncle Stevie. I know you are with us in spirit. I'll always remember your silly laugh. We love you so very much.

Your loving niece, Nicole

Diana Lynn Reillo

July 27, 2015

RIP Steve, gone too soon

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