Celebrating the life of
Marlene Wertz Clawson
September 10, 1935 - October 14, 2007
Savannah- Mrs. Marlene Wertz Clawson, 72, died Sunday, October 14, 2007 at Memorial Health University Medical Center after a short illness.
The native of Antioch, Illinois attended the University of Illinois before moving to Savannah 41 years ago. She was employed with American Cyanamid for 10 years before joining her husband with his business; Geothermics, Inc. Marlene was a devoted wife and mother. She spent most of her life making life for her family the best it could be. Her husband of 52 years, Paul Clawson preceded her in death earlier this year.
Survivors: daughters and sons-in-law, Sherry & James McClain of Savannah and Kimberly & Huston Parsons of Kennesaw, GA; grandchildren, Matthew J. McClain and Christopher J. McClain of Savannah and Taylor Parsons and Michelle Parsons of Kennesaw; brothers, Don Wertz of Texas and Bob Wertz of Flagstaff, AZ and sister, Mary Cunningham of Antioch, IL.
Visitation: 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 17, 2007 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel.
Memorial Service: 11:00 a.m., Thursday, October 18, 2007 at Wilmington Island United Methodist Church with Reverend John Mitchell officiating.
Burial: Greenwich Section of Bonaventure Cemetery.
Remembrances may be made to Wilmington Island United Methodist Church, 195 Wilmington Island Rd., Savannah, GA 31410.
Sincerest sympathy to the Clawson daughters and their families as Marlene's ' co-in-law ' having her wonderful daughter, Kim, as my daughter in law and remembering all the fun times we shared together... Marlene was alot of fun, very warm and hospitable, and always elegant ! She devoted herself to her family & friends. She will be very much missed !! Joy Crippen Parsons
- JOY CRIPPEN PARSONS, Sanibel Island, FL
Please accept my deepest condolences on the passing of your dear mother, sister & grandmother. She was a warm, intelligent fun lady!. I met Marlene through her sister, Mary, who has been a long time friend of mine. Cherish all those good memories and the pain will be eased.
- Mary J. Baehler, Antioch, IL
I'm very sorry to hear about your mom and dad. I realize we haven't seen each other in along time,but I've always consider you friends.I remember some of the things we did back on valleyview and will always.My mom all so sends her condolences. If you are ever up here,look me up.And I will do the same if I head your way.I've been in contact with Diane Huffines lately.I see Fred Bode once in a while.Take care, jeff m.
- jeffery miltimore, WAUKEGAN, IL
We extend our deepest condolences to the Clawson and Wertz families. I was a high school classmate of Marlene's, class of '53. It seems like yesterday. She always exhibited such a vibrant personality and contributed greatly to the success and friendship within our classmates thru the years. May God comfort you all.
- Vic & Joan Cervenka Ottolino, , IL
Sincerest sympathy to the Clawson daughters and their families as Marlene's ' co-in-law ' having her wonderful daughter, Kim, as my daughter in law and remembering all the fun times we shared together... Marlene was alot of fun, very warm and hospitable, and always elegant ! She devoted herself to her family & friends. She will be very much missed !! Joy Crippen Parsons
- JOY CRIPPEN PARSONS, Sanibel Island, FL
Please accept my deepest condolences on the passing of your dear mother, sister & grandmother. She was a warm, intelligent fun lady!. I met Marlene through her sister, Mary, who has been a long time friend of mine. Cherish all those good memories and the pain will be eased.
- Mary J. Baehler, Antioch, IL
I'm very sorry to hear about your mom and dad. I realize we haven't seen each other in along time,but I've always consider you friends.I remember some of the things we did back on valleyview and will always.My mom all so sends her condolences. If you are ever up here,look me up.And I will do the same if I head your way.I've been in contact with Diane Huffines lately.I see Fred Bode once in a while.Take care, jeff m.
- jeffery miltimore, WAUKEGAN, IL
We extend our deepest condolences to the Clawson and Wertz families. I was a high school classmate of Marlene's, class of '53. It seems like yesterday. She always exhibited such a vibrant personality and contributed greatly to the success and friendship within our classmates thru the years. May God comfort you all.
- Vic & Joan Cervenka Ottolino, , IL
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
