Pearl R. Clark Obituary (1916 - 2011)

Pearl R. Clark, 95, Brodhead, Wisconsin, formerly of Davis, Illinois died at 2:33p.m., Sunday, July 17, 2011 in Wood’s Crossing in Brodhead after a brief illness. Born July 13, 1916 in Davis, Illinois the daughter of Elmer and Anna (Bingner) Goeke. She married Raymond Clark in Davis, Illinois on November 15, 1935. She was employed by Medina Manor Nursing Center in Durand, Illinois. Pearl was a member of St. Paul Church of Epleyanna, Davis, Illinois and Rock Grove Home Bureau. She loved to play cards with friends and was always willing to help friends and family. Survivors include son Clifford (Judy) Clark, Brodhead, Wisconsin; daughter Sylvia (Wally) Krehl, Freeport, Illinois; daughter-in-law Linda Clark, Durand, Illinois; 14 grandchildren; 35 great children; 13 great great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son Dale Clark, sister Margaret Clark and three great grandchildren. Funeral ceremonies will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, July 21, 2011 in St. Paul Church of Epleyanna with Pastor Scott Naevestad officiating. Burial will be in Epleyanna Cemtery, 8800 E Epleyanna Road, Davis, Illinois. Visitation will be held at McCorkle Funeral Home, 101 Main Street, Durand, Illinois from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 20. Memorials may be made to St. Paul United Church of Christ in her name.