February 22, 1940 ~ June 15, 2025
Judith Kay Clark, 85, of Montague, passed away Sunday, June 15, 2025. She was born February 22, 1940, in Muskegon, the daughter of John and Josephine (Blackburn) Fechner.
On March 14, 1958, she married Joseph Clark in Montague, and they spent 67 years together, raising four sons and two daughters.
In high school, Judy was the drum major for the band and was elected the Homecoming Queen her senior year. Judy was known for her love of family and treasured time spent with her children, grandchildren and all babies. She enjoyed artistic painting, gardening, wildlife and walking the beaches of Lake Michigan and Gulf Shores, Alabama.
Judy is survived by: her husband, Joseph Clark; their children, Michael (Lisa) Clark, Amy (Dennis) Jaekel, David (Pamela) Clark, Lynnette (Leland) Riehl, Matthew (Lily) Clark and daughter-in-law, Vicki (Tim) Clark; grandchildren, Clint (Jeanette) Clark, Brianna (Rev. Tyler) Carter, Mitchell (Haleigh) Clark, Miranda Clark, Ryan Clark, Chad (Janelle) Jaekel, Jared Jaekel, Alison Hiner, Jonathan Clark, Andrew Clark, Chelsey (Tyler) Nadeau, Danielle (Dr. Joshua) Recknagel, Emily (Darius) Schultz and Makenzi Clark; and 16 great-grandchildren.
Judy was preceded in death by: her son, Timothy Clark (2019); parents, John Fechner and Josephine (Blackburn) Liskey/Ackerman; and sister, Susan Lewis (2016).
Memorial services will be conducted at 11 a.m., Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at White Lake United Methodist Church, 8555 Cook St., Montague, MI 49437, with Reverend Timothy Dibble presiding. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until the time of service, with a luncheon to follow at the church.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial contribution to White Lake United Methodist Church or Harbor Hospice, 1050 W. Western Ave., Suite 400, Muskegon, MI 49441.
Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, White Lake Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. www.beaconfh.com
