Joanne Clark

On Dec. 20, 2020, Joanne (Joannie) Clark was taken from us to receive her reward.

Joanne Marguerite (Spang) Clark, was born June 28, 1951 at Oelwein, Iowa to John and Marguerite Spang of Strawberry Point, Iowa. She attended Strawberry Point school system and graduated from Starmont High School in 1969 (“the fun class”.)

Following graduation Joannie moved to Cedar Rapids and enrolled in Fashion Merchandising at Kirkwood Community College. She later worked at Killlian’s Department Store and then for Square D Company.

On May 14, 1983 Joanne (Joannie) was united in marriage to Greg Clark at Holy Name Catholic Church in West Union, Iowa. Following her retirement from Square D, Joannie and Greg moved to Guttenberg, IA where she became a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Joannie had always loved the water and especially skiing with friends --- and in Guttenberg she enjoyed many years of fishing and boating on the Mississippi River. 

Joannie owned and operated her own Antique business, which allowed her to fulfill her love of meeting new people and traveling to new places. She was also an avid Euchre player and was always very proud of her Irish ancestry.

Special people who have gone before her include her parents, John and Marge Spang (Strawberry Point), Grandmother Caroline Coleman (Ryan, Iowa), Sister-in-law Leslie Spang (Seaside, Ca.), Uncle Richard (“Tiny”) Coleman (McCurtain, OK.).

Joanne is survived by her husband Greg Clark, her brother John Spang (Cedar Rapids), and brother Jeff Spang and son Jack (Seaside, CA.)

Joannie was always very considerate of the needs and welfare of others, and during these times it is her wish there will be no services. Cards of condolence may be directed to Greg Clark, 26776 Great River Rd., Garnavillo, Iowa 52049