Anne Marie Clark

Anne Marie (McGinn) Clark passed away on May 21, 2024, in Chanute, Kansas, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 25, 1933, in Evanston, Illinois, to John Vincent McGinn and Ann Bernice Fitzpatrick. On October 18, 1952, Anne Marie married Melvin Clark, in Crown Point, Indiana. Their marriage spanned 54 beautiful years until Melvin’s passing in 2007. Together, they created a warm and loving home for their family, moving to different areas, including Chicago, Illinois, Raritan, New Jersey, and Chanute, Kansas. Anne Marie had several jobs over the years but by far her favorite was as a dedicated para-professional at Royster Middle School, where she touched the lives of many students with her kindness and unwavering support. She found joy in her work and made lasting connections with her colleagues and students. In her free time, Anne Marie enjoyed baking delicious cookies and cupcakes for her family and friends. Her kitchen was always filled with the sweet aroma of her homemade treats, bringing smiles to all who had the pleasure of tasting them. Anne Marie was very proud of her Irish heritage and spoke of this frequently. She also cherished her weekly Bingo games and Friday morning Coffee Clutch gatherings with her friends at Murray Hill Senior Apartments. If you really knew Anne Marie you know she had a unalterable love for the Chicago Cubs Anne Marie is survived by her loving children Kathleen Blake, Belding, Michigan, David (Jennifer) Clark, Neodesha, Kansas, Jeannie Gorky, Brooklyn, Connecticut James (Lisa) Clark, Overland Park, Kansas and Mary Beth (Mitch) Reeves, Owasso, Oklahoma, Daughter-in-Law Yvonne Clark, Asbury, New Jersey. She also leaves behind 17 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren who brought immense joy and pride to her life. Anne Marie is also fondly remembered by her sister, Nora Ellen Whitney of Madison, Wisconsin. In addition, Anne Marie will be missed by her former daughter-in- law/special friend, Tootie Starr of Chanute, KS. Anne Marie was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Melvin Clark, their son Patrick Clark, and her brothers Jack McGinn, Jerry McGinn, and Michael (Brother Timothy) McGinn. Despite the hardships she faced with these losses, Anne Marie’s strength and faith never wavered. The family will receive friends on May 28, 2024 from 5-7pm at Countryside Funeral Home on South Highland. Rosary will be May 29 th at 10:30 at St Patrick’s Catholic Church on South Central Ave in Chanute, Kansas. A funeral service to honor and celebrate Anne Marie’s life will be held following at 11am. The family requests that donations be made to the Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice in Anne Marie’s memory, as a heartfelt thank you for the compassionate care provided to her during her final days. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Father JD Betzen, Brooke Dyke, Dr. Thomen, and the staff of Harry Hynes Hospice for their steadfast support and dedication to Anne Marie’s wellbeing. Anne Marie (McGinn) Clark will be remembered for her unwavering love, kindness, and the legacy of warmth and joy she leaves behind. May she rest in eternal peace, knowing she was deeply loved and will be dearly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her.

Anne Marie Clark

March 25, 1933 - May 21, 2024