Jean Louise Clark
May 17, 1926 - October 18, 2020
Obituary
Clark, Jean Louise
MADISON/LODI/WAUNAKEE - Jean Louise (Heim) Clark was born May 17, 1926 to Robert and Ruth (Hagan) Heim. She went to her heavenly home on October 18, 2020 surrounded by her loving family.
Jean grew up in the heart of downtown Madison. She attended St. Raphael's Grade School. Jean graduated from Madison Central High School in 1944.
In that downtown neighborhood, Jean met a boy who later became her loving and devoted husband, Thomas Clark "TJ". After Tom came home from serving his country in WWII, they were married on October 19, 1946 at St. Raphael's Cathedral. They celebrated nearly 71 years of marriage.
While raising her family she was a full-time mother and wants to be remembered as a mother who was always home baking cookies when her children came home from school. In 1973, the family moved from Madison to Lodi. She and Tom retired to senior housing in Waunakee in 2004.
Jean was very proud of her 22 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. She liked to attend their school functions and sporting events.
Jean was proud to be a regular blood donor until her age no longer permitted.
Jean was preceded in death by her husband, Tom. She is survived by her daughters, Mary (Ray) Haefner of Fitchburg, Kathleen (Tim) Clark-Werra of Menomonee Falls, Nancy (Michael) Boyd of Madison, Colleen Clark Buss of Waunakee, Ann (Jerry) Mabis of Lodi, and Patricia Laskowski of Pewaukee; a son, Thomas Jr. of Baraboo; her 21 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren; brother, Robert (special sister-in-law, Jinny) Heim of Waunakee; brother-in-law, Fritz (Betty) Woldt of Marshall; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; a stillborn son, Vincent Robert; her sister, Judy Woldt, and three of Judy's children, Debbie, Shirley and Ronnie, who were killed in a car accident in 1974, and grandson, Daniel Haefner.
A private service will be held. Burial will be at St. Patrick's Catholic Cemetery in Lodi. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to your favorite charity or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Our loving mother prayed daily for our health, safety and all our needs. Now she is watching over us from heaven. The world is never the same when your mother is no longer in it.
Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson Lodi
Funeral & Cremation Care
157 South Main Street
(608) 592-3201
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Pam Voelz
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Her beautiful smile brightened a room!!!
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Jackie Barnett
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Oh Kathy, We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. Such a beautiful woman and you look so much like her. May her love for you and your precious memories of her live on in your heart and give you peace! 🙏 Walt Herrmann and Jackie Barnett-Jankowski
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Sandra Rapacz Podach
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Colleen and family. I am so sorry for your family's loss. I can remember that she would help out in the lunchroom and playground when we were kids at St. Pat's .school.
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Mary Lynn Liegel
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I met your mom and dad when I would bring communion to their place. I loved sharing this time with them and getting a chance to talk for a bit after. Your mom was a beautiful little lady. I will always remember the twinkle in her eyes! Prayers to the family. — Mary lynn Liegel
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Jeanne Williams
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My condolences to you, Colleen & Nancy and all of the Clark family. I fondly remember being at your house with our paper dolls & your mom was always busy cooking or cleaning. She had a long life, surely she will leave a gaping hole in your lives. Warm regards, Jeanne Shapiro Williams
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Teresa Zimmerman
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My mother, Patsy Doyle Bauhs felt grateful for her relationship with Jean since early grade school and throughout her life. My mom told me Jean was the first student who reached out to her at school. I recall Jean coming to the hospital when my mom was dying in 2002. A gracious, lovely woman and dear friend to my mom. I am so sorry for your loss, Clark family.