Margaret Mary Clark

Margaret M. Clark, age 81, of Bellevue passed away April 23, 2016 at her residence surrounded by her family.Margaret was born on December 21, 1934 in Battle Creek to Charles and Mary (Bahlman) Coyne. She graduated from Battle Creek Central High School with the class of 1952. Margaret married Robert Eugene Clark on December 4, 1954 in Indiana. They spent 36 loving years together. Robert preceded her in death in 1991.Margaret worked at Eaton Corporation as a Machine Operator from 1968 until 1983 when the plant closed. Later she worked at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital as a Switch Board Operator. Margaret retired her 14 year career with the hospital when she was 78 years old.Margaret was very crafty and enjoyed sewing, knitting, and crocheting. She could make anything. Margaret loved sports and was a big fan of the Tigers and the Wolverines. She was also a member of the Irish Club in Battle Creek.Margaret is survived by her 6 children, Margo Way of Battle Creek, Ron (Peggy) Clark of Ceresco, Mike Clark of Delton, Randy Clark of Marshall, Tom Clark of Nebraska, and Jerry Clark of Bellevue; 17 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; sister, Rita Ratliff of Battle Creek; and brother, Tom Coyne of Adrian. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Mary; husband, Robert; sisters, Jan, Sue, and Ann; brother, Patrick; and daughter-in-law, Linda Clark.A rosary will take place at the Kempf Family Funeral Homes, Lehman Chapel, 205 N. Elizabeth St., Bellevue on Wednesday April 27, 2016 at 7pm. Visitation will be held at the Kempf Family Funeral Homes, Lehman Chapel on Thursday April 28, 2016 from 10-11AM. A memorial service celebrating Margaret's life will be held at the funeral home on Thursday April 28, 2016 at 11AM following visitation.Inurnment will take place at Fort Custer National Cemetery in Augusta at a later date.Memorial contributions are requested to Bronson At Home Hospice. Assistance with memorials is available at the Kempf Family Funeral Homes, Lehman Chapel.