Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Cook, Connie Jean (Clark) June 8, 2010
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Ionia Sentinel Standard-Thursday June 10, 2010

                          CONNIE JEAN COOK

Connie Jean Cook, 79, of Ionia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday,June 8, 2010. 
She was born on Oct. 23, 1936, the youngest of eight children, to Claude and 
Bessie (Misner) Clark. Connie married Joseph A.Cook of Pewamo on Oct. 5, 1957, 
at SS.Peter & Paul Church of Ionia. He preceded her in death on Nov. 14, 1959.

Connie was a hard-working, single mother of two; the mother of Gregory 
(Kathleen) Cook and Diane (Joe) Davis. Throughout  the years, she held many work 
positions, including jobs at Fred's, Kroger, Eberhard's and Whipples.

Surviving are her two children, and five grandchildren Ally, Mattie, Ellen and 
Margot Cook and Chelsea Davis, all of Ionia. Connie had a very large and loving 
family, but she especially appreciated the lifelong support and friendship of 
her sister, Shirley(James) Miller and her family, as well as her  niece Sally 
(Jack) Eilar and family. Also surviving are sisters Helen Loucks of Ionia and 
Esther (George) Kutras of Redding, calif., and many special nieces, nephews, 
cousins and in-laws.

Preceding her in death were her parents, husband, brothers "Hap" and "Bud" 
Clark, sisters Evelyn and Margie,as well as a close nephew and godson, Paul 
Miller.

Connie enjoyed quilting/crafts reading, spending time with all of her family and 
friends. She was a very devoted and fun mother, aunt and grandma, with a witty 
sense-of-humor.She had a very close relationship with each of her five 
grandchildren and although known as an excellent cook by all, her grandkids were 
especially fond of her grilled cheese sandwiches.

Connie will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

At her request, cremation will take place.A visitation for Connie will be held 
from on 2 p.m. on Friday, June 11, 2010, at the Shrauben-Lehman Funeral Home, 
220 Rich St., Ionia. A funeral will follow at 2 p.m., immediately after 
visitation.

Memorial contributions in memory of Connie J.Cook may be made to Freedom Acres 
School in Ionia and ENRICH of Ionia.

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