Lynne M. Clark
RAPID RIVER, Mich. — Lynne M. Clark of Rapid River, Mich. (formerly of St. Ignace, Mich.) was a beloved grandmother, mother, and wife during her incredible 74 years of life. She passed away Sunday, September 17, 2023 at Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital in Manistique.
Lynne was born November 1, 1948 in St. Ignace, Mich., the daughter of J. Raymond and Evelyn (Savard) McCall.
Lynne attended St. Ignacious Loyola Catholic middle school and graduated in 1962. She then went on to LaSalle High School in St. Ignace, Mich. and graduated in 1966. After high school, Lynne attended Nursing School in Petoskey, Mich. where she became a CNA and worked at the Little Traverse Hospital.
In the fall of 1968, Lynne met Mike, the love of her life at a dance. They were married soon after on June 21, 1969. They were married for 54 wonderful years and had 2 daughters, 6 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Family was everything to Lynne and she spent most of her 54 years of marriage taking care of her growing family. She often volunteered at her daughters’ schools and events and was their biggest cheerleader. She never missed a basketball game, little league game, school concert, dance or bake sale.
Most importantly, she was always available to host a “pajama party” or play a round of “Go Fish” or “Crazy Eights” with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, to whom she was Nana.
In addition to her loving husband, Michael, Lynne is survived by: two daughters, Melissa Lynne (Kevin) Schimke of Rapid River, Mich. and Karen Eve (Ryan) Rose Escanaba, Mich.; sister, Debra Guilbeau; brother, Steve Utter; step-siblings, Ruthann VanderVeen, William Utter, James Utter; grandchildren, Michael Rose, Moriah Germain, Christopher Rose, Lea Kang, Adelia Kang, Zach Cantrell; great-grandchildren, Ashton, Madelyn, Cameron, Lillian and Kennan; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
In addition to her parents, Lynne is preceded in death by brothers, Larry McCall, G. Michael McCall and Terry Utter.
Family will receive friends on Friday, September 22, from noon until 2 p.m. at the Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone. A memorial service will take place at 2 p.m. at the Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone with a luncheon to follow at the Gladstone American Legion Post 71. The Skradski Family Funeral Homes of Delta County are assisting the Clark family. Please visit www.skradskifuneralhomes.com to offer an online message of sympathy to the family.