1953
Gerald
2011
Gerald D. Clankie
January 22, 1953 — June 16, 2011
Gerald D. Jerry Clankie, 58, Durand, died at 11:25 p.m. Thursday, June 16, 2011 in his home after a courageous battle with cancer.nbsp; Born January 22, 1953 in Rockford, son of LeRoy H. and Reva A. Rathbun Clankie.nbsp; Graduated from Hononegah High School in 1971 and married Charmaine L. Sherry Fell in Rockton on August 25, 1973.nbsp; Jerrys job was very important to him and he was a proud employee of Joseph Behr amp; Sons for 40 years, presently being a shop foreman.nbsp; He loved his horses, going on trail rides and being around the campfire.nbsp; He was a member of Trail Riding Clubs.nbsp; His horse, Dillon, will miss him and all of their special times together.nbsp; Many area people will fondly remember Jerry for the years of doing the wagon rides at Williams Tree Farm.nbsp; He was a big tease who always loved having coffee with everyone.nbsp; Jerry had a heart of gold who loved his family above all else.nbsp;
Survivors include his wife, Sherry; daughter, Anne Clankie French; son, T.J. (Tari) Clankie; grandchildren, Kendra, Ashley and Kyle Little Man mother, Reva Clankie; sister, Betty (Lenny) Hada; brothers, Bobby (Mary) Clankie, Curtis (Bridget) Clankie, David Clankie and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.nbsp; Predeceased by his father; brother, Mike (Jill) Clankie and mother- and father-in-law, Richard (Beverly) Fell.
A celebration of Jerrys life will be at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 23, 2011 in Fitzgerald Funeral Home amp; Crematory, Riverside Chapel, 3910 N. Rockton Ave. with Pastor Corey Williams officiating.nbsp; Family burial in Shirland Cemetery.nbsp; Visitation from 4-8 p.m. on Wednesday and at 10 a.m. until time of the service on Thursday.nbsp; Memorials may be made to the family.nbsp; Express condolences and share memories at www.fitzgeraldfh.com.
Survivors include his wife, Sherry; daughter, Anne Clankie French; son, T.J. (Tari) Clankie; grandchildren, Kendra, Ashley and Kyle Little Man mother, Reva Clankie; sister, Betty (Lenny) Hada; brothers, Bobby (Mary) Clankie, Curtis (Bridget) Clankie, David Clankie and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.nbsp; Predeceased by his father; brother, Mike (Jill) Clankie and mother- and father-in-law, Richard (Beverly) Fell.
A celebration of Jerrys life will be at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 23, 2011 in Fitzgerald Funeral Home amp; Crematory, Riverside Chapel, 3910 N. Rockton Ave. with Pastor Corey Williams officiating.nbsp; Family burial in Shirland Cemetery.nbsp; Visitation from 4-8 p.m. on Wednesday and at 10 a.m. until time of the service on Thursday.nbsp; Memorials may be made to the family.nbsp; Express condolences and share memories at www.fitzgeraldfh.com.
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