Carol V. (Coleman) Clark
Carol V. (Coleman) Clark, age 75, of Western Springs, IL passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 20, 2018. Carol was born November 3, 1942 in Oak Park, IL to Mary (Stoekle) and John W. Coleman. She married Dick Clark in June of 1968. Dick preceded her in death on July 6, 1992. Carol was a loving mother to three children as well as many dogs, cats and rabbits. In 1985, Carol co-founded Robins Egg Blue, a home accessories shop in Hinsdale, which she operated for many years. She also volunteered at Hinsdale Hospital in the Newborn Nursery for over 20 years.
Carol was an avid gardener, Disney enthusiast and loved traveling with her family. She took her camera with her everywhere! Carol opened her heart to everyone she met, had a loving smile, was quick to laugh, and would do anything for her family. She especially loved spending time with her six grandchildren.
She is survived by her three children; Scott (Tonya) Clark of Zionsville, IN; Jennifer (Rich Rohrer) Clark of Thousand Oaks, CA; and Todd (Gzime) Clark of Naperville, IL. as well as her cherished grandchildren; Katie and Matthew Clark of Zionsville, IN; Griffin and Riley Rohrer of Thousand Oaks, CA; and Lyndeia and Brandon Clark of Naperville IL. She is also survived by her brother, John M.(Coleen) Coleman of Western Springs, IL, and sister, Kathy (Bill Anderson) Coleman of Green Valley, AZ, as well as her loving nieces and nephews, including Brigid, Jack, and Luke Coleman.
Visitation will take place at St. John of the Cross Catholic Church at 5005 S. Wolf Road in Western Springs from 9:00 – 11:00 am on Tuesday, February 27, 2018. A Mass of Christian Burial will immediately follow the Visitation at 11:15 am. Carol will be interred alongside her husband, Dick, at Queen of Heaven Cemetery in Hillside, IL. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Humane Society of Hinsdale or The Alzheimer’s Association.
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I have lost the dearest friend that I could have ever asked for. I will miss you til we meet again!
Carol was one of the nicest and most creative women. I never saw her without a smile on her face and a kind word. She will be missed.
Clark – you were my sister, my co-conspirator, my confidant and my bff, long before bff’s were a “thing”. We are all just passing time and occupy our chair very briefly. The years I counted you as a friend was a gift. And we are all the better that you occupied your chair so well. I miss you already, my friend. xxoo McKee
The moment you met her you just knew you loved her.
She taught us all about rabbits for a school project and we ended up with millions running through Ridgewood.
I only knew her wonderful son Todd, but am sure all her children are just as great.
To you all we send our deepest sympathies and to her dear partner Mary Anne.
Love, Michele and Bob Giachetti
I love you Clarkie, you always made me smile. I never heard an unkind word, only kindness and great humor. My deep sympathy to your three children and your grandchildren and all your loving friends. You will always have a special place in my heart. Beverly
To Todd Clark & Family: We new your Mom from Autumn Leaves where my husband is a resident. We will always remember her smile.
The world was better with Carol in it. What a great sense of humor and so lovely, inside and out. She and I were co-den mothers when Scott, Todd, Jennifer and my two boys (Larry and Rich) were growing up. Rich remembers that when we lost my husband, Dick Clark helped Rich make his racer. Also, Carol was Larry’s sponsor when he made his confirmation at St. John of the Cross. So sorry we lost track of each other when I sold our home and moved to Oak Park. Unfortunately, I couldn’t make the service for Carol but my heart was there. Our deepest sympathy goes out to her family.
Thank You So Much For Your Kind Comments, Thoughts and Prayers.
Carol worked as a volunteer in our newborn nursery and was always so very helpful. Everyone remembers her brilliant smile. Before she retired from volunteering she’d related how proud she was of each of her children and how much she enjoyed being a grandparent. I always think of her at Christmas time as I remember she loved angels. When I put my angels on the fireplace mantel she comes to mind. So many of us who worked with her were saddened by her death. Sounds like she had Alzheimer’s disease which my dear Mom had too. I hope she still recognized you children near the end. My children found it frustrating that my Mom had no idea who they were anymore. It’s a very hard disease for families to endure. As I told my children please remember grandma before the disease. I am sorry for this late response but didn’t know about her passing until March 6th. Her kind soul and essence is now comforted by the angels surrounding her. I am sure she is still looking down at all of you with a smile on her face. Her love remains everpresent in your hearts and from the notes posted it seems you all are carrying forth the goodness that both of your parents shared with the world. They would be proud. Continued blessings to you and yours, Sue Kolar RN