Christine E. (Chris) Clark 83
Loving Mother and Grandmothernbsp;nbsp;
Rockford- Christine E. (Chris) Clark of Rockford died at 12:10 a.m., Monday, October 1, 2007 after an extended illness.nbsp; Born on August 20, 1924, in Ottumwa, Iowa.nbsp; Daughter of Olen and Helen (Wagner) Nelson.nbsp; Graduate of Ottumwa Heights Academy (Iowa).nbsp; Married E. Scott (Scotty) Clark of Rockford on June 22, 1945, in Pensacola, Florida.nbsp; She retired in 1994 from Sylvias Fashions and was always involved with retail sales of womens and childrens apparel.nbsp; She attended Holy Family Catholic Church where she was an active member and officer of the Womans Guild.nbsp; Chris was formerly a member of OSF Saint Anthonys Pink Lady Auxiliary, Alpine Senior Center, and Moose Club.nbsp; She most enjoyed her home, family, ceramics, and gardening. nbsp; She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. nbsp;Survivors include children, Pamela (Robert) Schuckmell, Scott (Karla) Clark, Susan (Steven) Ives, Cheryl (James) Gourley, all ofnbsp; Rockford; Grandchildren, John, Jeff, Paul, and Steven Zawlocki, Jordan and Jonathan Clark, and Jason and Justin Gourley; several nieces and nephews. nbsp;Siblings include Andrew (Renee) Nelson of Sacramento, CA., Joseph (Marlise) Nelson of Albuquerque, NM. and Mary Baumgartner of Surprise, AZ.nbsp; Predeceased by husband Scotty, parents, and sister, Betty Gail. nbsp; Sincere thanks to Anam Care Center for Dementia and Alzheimers, especially Bernie, and Vicki, and all the staff who were involved in her care. nbsp; nbsp; Funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 5, 2007 in Holy Family Catholic Church with Rev. Ronelo Meude officiating.nbsp; Interment in Calvary Catholic Cemetery.nbsp; Visitation from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with a Rosary to be recited at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, October 4, 2007 in Fitzgerald Funeral Home amp; Crematory, Mulford Chapel, 1860 S. Mulford Rd.nbsp; A visitation will also be held from 10:00 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. at the church on Friday.nbsp; In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Anam Care Center, Rockford, IL.nbsp; Condolences may be extended to the family at www.fitzgeraldfh.com.
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