In Memory
Sherry Clarke
April 18, 1943 - May 23, 2018
MISHAWAKA - Sherry Lee Clarke, a resident of Mishawaka, Indiana passed May 23, 2018. Sherry,
though retired at her passing had so many accomplishments during her lifetime ... she completed
her undergraduate studies at Wellesley College (Massachusetts), obtained her Masters Degree at
University of Chicago, and graduated from Indiana University Law School Bloomington.
She continued her successes with a career in law the Hammon, IN firm of Eichorn, Eichorn and Link held the position of attorney for the Christian Science Mother Church (Boston), as well as the Pro Bono attorney for St. Joseph County, was a College Professor at St. Marys College, South Bend and Principia College, Elsah, IL.
She was a member of the local Christian Science Church, the Christian Science Mother Church in Boston, and was a devoted Christian Scientist her entire life.
Sherry adored music and loved the South Bend Symphony Orchestra, and all of the arts including
theatre, culinary arts, reading, and travel.
She was known most for her loving way toward others and her wonderful sense of humor and laugh. She will be lovingly remembered by the entire Stanz Family.
Sherry was born April 18, 1943 to parents Horace and Marilee (Stanz) Clarke. She is survived by JeAndres,Jeff Andres her life partner and significant other, who was at her side lovingly caring for her during her extended physical challenges, and to him our family is eternally grateful.
Sherry is also survived by her brother, Charles Clarke of Ventura, CA. Close local family members on her mother's side include her aunt, Shirley (Stanz) Geraghty; cousins, Mark Harman, Wendy Harman Gilliam (son and daughter of Shirley), George Weber and Emil Weber (sons of Virginia and George Weber). Other relatives on her mother's side not residing locally are uncle, Dick Erb; and cousins, John, Jim, Jody, and Jason Erb (children of Barbara Stanz and Dick Erb).
Her family will have a private celebration of her life. Palmer Funeral Home –South Bend is assisting the family with arrangements
05/27/2018 JFC
Marijo Peck (Huck) (1961)
Words can never express the sadness of losing a childhood classmate and friend. The many memories we all have shared are the treasures that last us a life time. Rest in Peace, Sherry.
Marijo (Peck) Huck
Harlingen, Texas
Ronald Moyer (1961)
A bright and classy lady, even in high school. Very sorry for her family’s loss.
George H. Winkelmann (1961)
My heart is aching for Sherry's family and friends. God bless them richly in their loss. Sherry was a great friend during our time together as Classmates at John Adam's. We even had a few double dates together (with my older brother driving!) She was bright and energetic then, and I see that continued throughout her busy and meaningful life. Share the memories, laugh, cry, and keep her influence going for another lifetime!
Linda Jarvis (Snorek) (1961)
Our friendship wove in and out of our busy lives in school, in Chicago when she was there, and meetings occasionally in South Bend. We talked via email and traveled together to Greece. She always had a smile, even in difficult times. I will remember her smile and her receptivity to God's love,good, and the beautiful. Blessings to Jeff and others who cared.
With love,
Linda (Jarvis)Snorek
Harold Brueseke (1961)
Sherry lived a full life, beneficial to others. At AHS though serious about the academics--certainly much more than I, she added a spark of joy and happiness to the lives of us all. It is clear from what the South Bend Tribune published at her death that Sherry provided professional leadership to those with whom she worked.
I was fortunate to have Sherry working down the hall from my office at the Juvenile Justice Center (Judge Nemeth allowed the local pro bono attorney program to use space that at the time was unused) when she led the program. She took that responsibility seriously and I'm sure there were many local folk that benefitted from her leadership and direction--fitting voluteer lawyers with the specific needs of indigent clients is an unenviable task.
Later once that work ended, I would see Sherry in the JJC occasionly as she worked on a family estate that was trying to say the least. The use of our computer case management system was also trying and it was a privilege to help her work through what she needed to do.
Rest in peace and know the calm and beauty of what is ahead. Not only will you be missed, but you are missed.
Hal
Suzanne Smith (Guyer) (1961)
I am so sorry to learn of Sherry’s death. We went all through Jefferson and Adams together. We lived just a few. blocks apart and would sometimes go bike riding together. I have wonderful memories of sleepovers, parties, and many Blue Bird and Camp Fire Girls activities. Sherry was fun, had a great sense of humor, was upbeat and so smart. I have a memory of when I was invited to be her special birthday dinner guest for a family meal at their Monroe Street home. Her parents were always so gracious and supportive and served Sherry’s favorite meal to us. I was so excited about trying a new meat and could hardly wait to tell my mother to fix it. It was fried Spam! I smile when I think about her mother honoring Sherry’s special request for that when it really could have been something fancy. Sherry lived her life honoring her Christian Science faith and serving others. It was wonderful seeing her at our 50th reunion and I shall miss her at our 60th. My sympathies to those left to mourn the passing of this special woman.
Jack Champaigne (1961)
I was in Sherry's home room class origianally LT1, the Little Theater. She brought sunshine wherever she went. It's hard to think of Sherry without smiling. She was always so delightful. It was a joy to join her in Sunday School classes along with Janice Barley and Dean Johnson. I still have my letters from Sherry writen from her Wesly collage days. She was a great friend and I will miss her.
Let's remember to reach out to our other classmates (before it's too late). Remember to send them birthday greetings or just a short message. Encourage them to post comments on their page, let us know how they are doing, the good things and the troublesome things. We are eagles and we stick together.