Clara M. McGuirk, age 100, of Gladstone, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at Christian Park Healthcare Center.
Clara was born March 13, 1920, in St. Nicholas, MI, the daughter of Louis and Emma (Lippens) Heynssens. She grew up and graduated from High School in Rock. Clara met Donald and together they were united in marriage on May 24, 1941. They spent many wonderful years together. Clara enjoyed playing cards, sewing, cooking, and taking care of Louis. She will be missed by many.
Clara is survived by her daughter Patricia (Vern) Peterson, brother Robert (Joyce) Heynssens, sisters Betty Jarvis, Elaine (Ed) Caron, and Laura (Ben) Solis, as well as several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Clara is preceded in death by her parents, her loving husband Donald, brother Prosper Heynssens, and sisters Mary Heitman, Louise Powers, Alice Beauchamp, Margaret Ott, and Emma.
Clara will be laid to rest in the Gardens of Rest Cemetery.
Meagan Sarasin - Gladstone, MI
Clara was such a wonderful woman. I loved taking care of her at Christian Park Center. Every day I looked forward to her goofy self. She made the bad days good.She made me smile so many countless times and some days we shared laughs until our stomachs hurt. I will cherish every moment I spent with my Clara. I will forever think about her every day. Bless her golden heart and soul. She will be missed so very much!
Nancy (Barron) Skoog - MARQUETTE, MI
Patti, so very sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. I remember visiting with you and Aunt Clara and Uncle Don at Grandma and Grandpa Heynssens’s farm. God’s peace to you in the days ahead.