Vivian A. Clark

Vivian A. Clark November 13, 1933 – May 31, 2025 CALEDONIA-Vivian A. Clark (nee: Jones) passed away peacefully at her residence on May 31, 2025 at the age of 91. She was born November 13, 1933 in Racine, WI to E. F. (Edward) and Emma (nee: Devert) Jones, who were from Ladd, IL. She was a graduate of Park High School “Class of 1951”. She worked as a key punch operator for several years. She married Kenneth E. Clark on August 7, 1954 at First Presbyterian Church, Racine, where she has been a member since 1948. Together they raised two daughters, Noelle and Amy. They celebrated their 50th Anniversary in 2004 and their joint 80th and 75th birthdays in 2008. Kenneth preceded her in death on December 22, 2009. Vivian was Director at St. Patrick’s Senior Center for downtown churches for 20 years and a volunteer with Meals on Wheels, Downtown Parish Food & Clothing Bank, Racine County Extension Homemakers, National Mutual Benefit Fraternal Insurance organization, and a Deacon and Elder at First Presbyterian. She played cards with Sturtevant Seniors, Racine Senior Center, and Humble “Niner’s”. Vivian is survived by her daughters, Noelle Rooney of Racine and Amy (Rod) White of Thorp, WI; six grandchildren, Kayla White, Jessica Rooney, James Rooney, Cierra Baker (Colton Pauer), Robbie (Brianna) Raiman, and Richard Kossack; and four great-grandchildren, Lydia, Awlynn, Carl and Jason Johnson. She is further survived by brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Gerald Brinkmann and Loren (Marge) Clark of Racine, Michael (Carol) Knight of Union Grove, and (Kathie) McDonald of Rice Lake, WI. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, two brothers and sisters-in-law, Wayne (Alkirtta) Jones of Houston, TX and Calvin (RosaLee) Jones of Spokane Valley, WA; sister-in-law, Shirley Brinkmann, brother-in-law, Bruce McDonald, and dear friend, James Muir. A celebration of Vivian’s life will be held at Sturino Funeral Home on Saturday, June 7, 2025, with visitation at 11 am and service at 12 pm with Rev. Darren Utley officiating. Private burial will be at a later date at Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery where Kenneth is buried. Memorials may be directed to First Presbyterian Church, Racine

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Vivian A. Clark

November 13, 1933 - May 31, 2025