Clara Sweeney

Sweeney, Clara I. MADISON-Clara I. Sweeney, age 88, of Madison, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, at her home, with her family by her side. She was born on Nov. 7, 1921, in Madison, the daughter of Frank L. and Leah (Lampman) Miller. Clara married Charles Raymond Sweeney on June 12,1943, in Madison. Clara attended Sunnyside School and Madison East High School (Class of 39). Clara earned a two year degree at Graceland College, and trained to be an x-ray technician in Madison. After raising her family, she returned to employment as a radiotherapy technician at the University of Wisconsin Hospital, where she worked until retirement. Clara enjoyed serving her patients there, and after retirement, enjoyed volunteer service. She volunteered at Olbrich Gardens and Central Wisconsin Center for many years. Clara treasured the many opportunities to travel the world. Special to her were trips to Ireland, the Hawaiian Islands, Banff, Alaska, the Holy Land, Costa Rica, among many destinations. Clara was a lifetime, faithful member of Community of Christ Church. She participated in countless activities over the years at church, served with Church Women United, and more recently enjoyed the company of the residents in her apartment building. Clara is survived by her daughters, Kathleen (David) Tucker, Charlene Sweeney, Ilene Sweeney Lawson, and Janeen Blakesley; and her daughter-in-law, Pam Sweeney. Claras grandchildren are Brent Sweeney, Angela (Tucker) Gourley, Jeremy Tucker, Timothy Tucker, Aaron Sweeney, Colleen (Sweeney) Cunningham, Heather Sweeney, Sean Sweeney, Charles (Stefanie) Lawson, Sara Lawson, Jacob (Rachel) Blakesley, and Jessica Blakesley. She is also survived by several great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Clara was preceded in death by her husband, Charles; son, Kenneth Sweeney; son-in-law, Mitchell Blakesley; brothers, DeWayne and Merlin Miller; and sisters, Ora Pankow and Donna Philumalee. A memorial service will be held at COMMUNITY OF CHRIST CHURCH, 5110 Kevins Way,Madison, on Friday, Nov. 13, 2009, at 3 p.m. Visitation will be held at the church before the service from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. Memorials may be made to Outreach International at Community of Christ Church, or to Olbrich Gardens in Madison. Memorials: Memorials may be made to Outreach International at Community of Christ Church, or to Olbrich Gardens in Madison. Visitation: Visitation will be held at the church before the service from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. Service: A memorial service will be held at COMMUNITY OF CHRIST CHURCH, 5110 Kevins Way,Madison, on Friday, Nov. 13, 2009, at 3 p.m.