In loving memory of

Loretta A. Clark
October 25, 1941 - March 6, 2012

Loretta A. Clark, age 70, of Washington, passed away on Tuesday March 6, 2012 at her residences. She was born on October 25, 1941 in Hammond, Indiana to Fred and Julia (Glavin) Chalifoux. She is Survived by one daughter, Julie Long of Washington; three sons, Tim Pirtle of Hammond, Dave Pirtle of New Hampshire, and Raymond 'DJ' Clark of Hopkinsville, Kentucky; two sisters, Claudette Kingma of Demotte, Benet Heath of Lafayette; two brothers, Chuck Chalifoux of Hebron and Raymond Chalifoux of Hammond; thirteen grandchildren; and twenty two great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son Eric Pirtle, one great grandson, Riley Johns; one great granddaughter, Elizabeth Bourland; one sister, Christina Chalifoux; and three brothers, Fred Chalifoux Jr., Thomas Chalifoux, and Gary Chalifoux. She will be remembered in the hearts of her family forever. Honoring her wishes she was cremated.

Tributes

Patti (Tuttle) Morton - Dallas, TX wrote on Mar 21, 2012:

"We exchanged 'LIKE's on facebook many times and it was always a joy to read your posts dear cousin Loretta. Though I never spent time with you in person (that I remember) I do have memories of your mom and dad visiting at my Grampa & Gramma Tuttle's house in Huntington, IN when I was small. My dad Mike (Mickey) loved his Aunt Judy so much and I have the feeling you must've been like her in many ways -- it's so obvious reading the comments here that you were greatly loved. You are in Heaven now, with Jesus and all your loved ones. Of that I'm sure! See you there! Can't wait! And, to all the family, Julie and the rest, may you hold your precious memories dear to your hearts and find joy in them. God bless each of you and may He comfort you all until you meet her again."

Carla Grutzius Canarini - Lowell , IN - wrote on Mar 20, 2012:

"To all the Family, So sorry to hear of Loretta passing, She will surely be missed by all. Carla Canarini"

lorrain grutzius hughes - lansing, IL - wrote on Mar 20, 2012:

"loretta was a wonderful person with a great sense of humor,celebrate her life .im sorry for your loss. lorraine"

Cindy (Bucha) Bauer - Lansing, IL - co wrote on Mar 20, 2012:

"To all of Loretta's family, My deepest sympathy in your loss. I will always cherish those great glavin family get togethers growing up. The Nelson's, The Chalifoux's, The Grutzius's, and well you all know the rest. Our thoughts and prayers go with you and all your family."

Sandy and Stacy Chalifoux - Hammond , I wrote on Mar 19, 2012:

"We are so sorry to hear of Lorettas passing,its been many years since I've seen her,but do have some childhood memories of her.Her pain is gone and she is with many of our loved ones to help guide her.May she rest in peace."

Peanie (Robert Allen Johns) & Elijah Joh wrote on Mar 19, 2012:

"These are quotes from my children. Peanie(5 years)- "Baba, I love you! When I turn 16 I'm going to build a ladder to heaven so we can come see you." Eli(1.5 years)- "Baba??" (he is still looking for her)."

Renee Long - Hobart, IN wrote on Mar 19, 2012:

"I'm sorry you guys lost her cause she was a big part of your lives prayers stay with you. Love you guys."

Deloris Grutzius Drewing - Houston-San L wrote on Mar 18, 2012:

"Haven,t seen Loretta For years but do remember the good times Rest With God Loretta Deloris"

michael boutland - hammond, IN - grands wrote on Mar 13, 2012:

"Grandma, your pain and suffering is no more for you can now relax joyfully in the kingdom of heaven. Watch over us and guide through the troubles of life. You will always be missed but you will never be forgotten. Love your grandson, Michael."

Steven Pirtle - Portage, IN - Grandson wrote on Mar 12, 2012:

"I love you grandma and i know you are in a better place, please watch over us all."

Jenny Martin - Valparaiso, IN - Grandda wrote on Mar 12, 2012:

"Grandma we will love and miss you always. And I know you smile down on us all. Love Jenny,Jay and boys."

Bernie and Frankie Lane - DeMotte, IN - wrote on Mar 12, 2012:

"Loretta, we are glad that you are in a better place and have no more suffering. You will be dearly missed by your family. Julie and Kristie may you find comfort knowing that she loved you, was proud of who you became and adored all of her family very much."

Christopher T Chalifoux - West Lafayette wrote on Mar 12, 2012:

"Life is too short, It's not enough, but we must understand, That if we live it in love and faith, a road will be made, For the day we pass away, We can take it, and wait at the end, for those who once and always loved me, I will meet. Your beautiful eyes, so big and round, showed love, showed laughter, showed happiness, showed sadness, but we will remember you as the happy beautiful women you were, The one who once cried for love, The one that once laughed, I love you my dear, we will miss you, but please wait, we will meet once again, In the kingdom of heaven, where no pain we will feel."

michelle pirtle - hammond, IN - grand wrote on Mar 12, 2012:

"I know your in a better place now looking down on us till we meet again. Rest in peace grandma love you"

Jason Pirtle - Tinley Park, IL - Grands wrote on Mar 12, 2012:

"Grandma Loretta was easily one of the kindest people you will ever meet. Her kindness, generosity, empathy and love were unmatched. She never passed judgment on others and helped anyone in need. This is how I remember my Grandmother. Grandma you have left quite a legacy on this world and we will miss you. Love Jason & Pryce Pirtle"

Tammie Williams - Drakesboro, KY - ex- wrote on Mar 12, 2012:

"Whe have known each other for many years and no mater what has happen between my broth and you ; you will always be my sister in law. I loved you as a sister. And I always will.I praise the Lord that I will see you and Joey once again!!!! But I cane see you in heave now cutting a rug praising our Lord Jesus Christ. I will Always miss and love you. Tammie Williams"

The Eastwood Family - Warsaw , IN - Gra wrote on Mar 12, 2012:

"Grandma- You will truly be missed. We have been dearly blessed for you to have been such a moving force in our lives. While some of us have great and cherished memories, I can only hope to be able to convey those stories to my own children who only got to know you a short time, how precious a presence like yours is one so close to my heart. I find myself looking back and recalling joyous occasions that only bring peace to my aching loss. May you be rejoicing in HIs glory and your reunion with all other loved ones who met you at those glorious gates. I know in my heart that one day we too shall be reunited. I can only hope that you are amongst those who welcome me in to the Lords kingdom. I pray that you continue to watch over us as you did all these years and know that no matter how long/short our time apart you will never be far away. May your spirit be at peace. Love and miss you DEARLY, Alisha Eastwood & Family"

charlene pirtle - NH - daughter-inlaw wrote on Mar 11, 2012:

"loretta love you ,you will be missed you are in no pain now in a better place we will see you some day charlene pirtle"

TIMOTHY PIRTLE - HAMMOND, IN - GRANDSON wrote on Mar 11, 2012:

"GRANDMA YOU WILL ALWAYS BE MISSED AND REMEMBERED BUT I KNOW YOU ARE WITH THE LORD AND WATCHING OVER ALL OF US. UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN ONE DAY I LOVE AND MISS YOU. REST IN PARADISE GRANDMA"

Joe Chalifoux - Hammond, IN - brother wrote on Mar 11, 2012:

"We're so glad that you're healthy, strong and in the presence of Jesus, mom and dad, sisters and brothers and other family and friends. No more sickness, tears; all is light. We'll see you some day. Love, Joe and Rocki"

Eric - Demotte, IN - Grandson wrote on Mar 11, 2012:

"Love you grandma.. you will always be missed. may you rest in peace"

Sharry - Lexington, KY - friend wrote on Mar 11, 2012:

"She was a wonderful, kind-hearted woman who will be missed greatly. She definitely left her impression on a lot of people. My condolences to the family and my dearest friends. May she meet her family in heaven to stay with the Lord."

steven long - rossville, GA - ex-son en wrote on Mar 11, 2012:

"SHE WAS A SPECIAL ,KIND,STRONG WOMAN THAT I SAW AS AN INSPIRATION IN MY LIFE WHOM I CARED ABOUT AND WILL MISS. SHE LOVED HER HER FAMILY AND WOULD HAVE DONE ALL SHE COULD TO TRY TO MAKE THERE LIVES MUCH MORE HAPPY AND THE STRONG PEOPLE THEY HAVE BECOME."

Lilliana and Draven Sellers - TX - Grea wrote on Mar 10, 2012:

"Love, Lilliana and Draven"

Robert Johns - Washington, IN - Grandso wrote on Mar 10, 2012:

"Love you, Grandma. Miss you so much."

Charles Pirtle - NH - Son wrote on Mar 10, 2012:

"I love you mom you will be missed very much, tell everyone there hello for us and god willing I will see you there. Love David"

Justin Pirtle - Hammond, IN - Grandson wrote on Mar 10, 2012:

"I love u and miss u justin"

jose orozco - joliet, IL - family wrote on Mar 10, 2012:

"The orozco family will miss Loretta A. clark. She was a good grandmother and a good great grandmother. WE WILL ALL MISS HER !LOVE ALWAYS JOE ,ANGELA, AUSTIN, TAYLOR AND DESI ! WE send her lots of hugs and kisses. And that she may watch over us from the heavens above."

Regina Sellers - Lumberton, TX - Grandd wrote on Mar 10, 2012:

"Though, I never had the opportunity to meet you, I gather from the words of others that you were an amazing woman. I was, however, fortunate enough to share a few emails with you over the last two years, that I will always treasure. I thank you for that. Though your time here on earth has ended, I will one day be able to meet the woman in the pictures and the one for whom, all the kind words were written. See you, Grandma. Love, Regina"

jamie pirtle - hammond, IN - daughter i wrote on Mar 10, 2012:

"Loretta you were such an inspiration to all who knew you.You always tried to teach us right from wrong.Always telling us to follow our hearts and pray and god will show us the way.Thank you for all your inspiration .You,ll be missed dearly love Jamie"

Kristie Johns - Washington, IN - Grandd wrote on Mar 10, 2012:

"Grandma, nothing is the same since you left us. You were such a big part of our lives that we are still learning all the ways you affected them. Words are not adequate to explain how much I miss you, but I know that we will meet again someday. I will treasure the memories of you until the day I join you on those golden shores. I love you so much. Until we meet again, Kristie"

DJ Clark - Hopkinsville, KY - Son wrote on Mar 10, 2012:

"Mom, you were the best mother I could have ever had to raise me as I am now. You were always there for me and listened to everything I had to say. I wish I could have many more years with you but I know that God had a plan. So make sure to say hi to Dad for me and I'll see you again some day. I love you Mom. Thanks for everything."

TIMOTHY - Hammond, IN - Son wrote on Mar 10, 2012:

"Mom you were the most kind and gentle woman I have ever known. You never gave up on me you were the torch in the darkness leading me to the light through your never ending prayers. I remember the day that i walked into the light and the arms of our heavenly father. The The feeling was so overwhelming that I had to run home to the phone and call you I be leave that was the day your prayer's were answered and mine as well. Mom I know there will be a day when we shall sing praises in Heaven together and how we will rejoice it will surely be something to see. I will always love you and keep you in my heart .I love you Mom Tim"

Julie Long - Washington, IN - Daughter wrote on Mar 9, 2012:

"Mom , You were my Best friend as well as my Mother There are no words to explain how much are missed. You was the Best Mother , You were so Beautiful inside and out . I told you the song Just like my mother does reminded me of you, That's because you taught me so much and every word of that song was so true. Mom, I Love you and Always will!!!! You told me that you felt bad for all that was required of me, taking care of you,trying to work and that I was tired, Mom I would do it 100 life times over , Because I love you and it was returning all you have been and done foe me as I have told you. Mom don't worry I will see you again, up on those streets of gold in Heaven, Dance ,Sing, Rejoice for you are with the KING OF KINGS. I LOVE YOU !!!"