Barbara Dorothy Clarke, age 81, of Indian Head Park.

Beloved mother of Jerrold (Gina) and the late Heather Lee Clarke, whom she shares with Gerald Clarke. Loving grandmother of Gavin and Gianna Clarke. Cherished aunt of many. Barbara was preceded in death by her dear sisters, Janet (Jim) Fukey and Fran Ford.

Barbara will be fondly remembered for her tender, loving care of her severely disabled and autistic daughter, Heather.

Visitation 8:30am until time of chapel prayers 10:30am on Friday, May 6 at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th St., Countryside. Mass 11am at St. John of the Cross Church, 5005 Wolf Road, Western Springs. Interment to follow at Resurrection Cemetery, Justice.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Barbara’s name to the Raise Foundation at https://theraisefoundation.org/about/ are appreciated.

For further funeral information, please call Hallowell & James Funeral Home at 708-352-6500.