Minnie Lou Clark
Minnie Lou (Aker) Clark, 83, of Urbana, Ill., passed peacefully, surrounded by  loving family, at 9:50 a.m. on Wednesday, February 23, 2011, at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 1, 2011, at 11 a.m. at Mt. Calvary Church of God in Christ, 1500 East Pierce St., Macomb, Ill. Pastor Wilbert Cole will officiate.
Visitation will be held at the church one hour prior to the service.
Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery, Macomb.
Viewing without the family present will also be held Sunday, February 27, 2011, from 3 to 4 p.m. at Heath and Vaughn Funeral Home, 201 N. Elm, Champaign.
Minnie, 83, was born June 13, 1927, in Charleston, Mo., a daughter of Robert and Gussie (Clark) Aker. She wed Charles James Clark on January 8, 1945, in Joliet, Ill. He preceded her in death on December 12, 1991. Also preceding her in death were four brothers and one sister.
After 57 years in Macomb, Mother Clark moved to Champaign-Urbana in 2001, where she became a member of Powerhouse Church of God in Christ, 1302 N. Hickory, Champaign, where a memorial service will be held at 7 p.m., Friday, March 4, 2011. Supt. Isarel Hunter will officiate.
Left to cherish her memory are three children, Oliver (OJ) and Dorlene Clark of Champaign, Ill., Betty Zane Clark-Taylor of Moline, Ill., and Mariann Clark-Haley of Urbana, Ill.; one brother, William A. Aker, of Savoy; eight grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made in Mother Clark’s name to the Mt. Calvary Church of God in Christ in Macomb or the Powerhouse Church of God in Christ in Champaign.
Condolences to the family may be offered online at www.HeathandVaughn.com.
Condolences
Our prayers and love to the Clark family from Joe Daniels and family
To The Family of Minnie Clark,
I am truly sorry for your loss. I first met Minnie when Betty and I were in grade school together. She was a very nice person.
With deepest sympathy,
Sandy (Rhea) Blue
Carthage Illinois
May the Holy Spirit comfort your family during this difficult time.
Rev. Margo & Bro. Joe Swift
Alton, IL. 62002
O.J. & Family:
Dear Ones,
“Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.”
Please accept our deepest sympathy.
I just found out of Minnie’s passing this morning as I needed to visit the nursing home and went to see your Dear Mother.
I am saddened by her passing but am also glad to know that her trials and sufferings are now past and she is at rest.
We were privileged to know Minnie and it brings a smile as I remember how many times she asked me to heat up her soup.(most every week night)
I am happy that I was able to meet you O.J., your sweet wife, and lovely daughter. I appreciated seeing all of your loving concern and care showered upon your mother and my friend Minnie.
We share what all mankind shares ie. the death of our loved ones.
We are rejoicing at the prospect of being with our loved ones again in the Kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
My prayers are with you all and trust the God of all Comfort will bring you peace and rest in your hour of sorrow.
Your friend,
Jim McClughen
Mahomet, IL
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