Joan M. Clark, 72, of Rock Island, died Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City.  A funeral mass will be 10:30 am Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at St. Pius X Catholic Church, Rock Island.  A rosary will be recited at 3:30 pm Monday, January 6, 2020 followed by visitation from 4-7 pm at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, 3030 7th Avenue, Rock Island.  Inurnment will be private at Calvary Cemetery, Rock Island.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in care of the St. Joseph's Evening Meal through St. Pius X Catholic Church or the Delacerda House, both of Rock Island.

Joan was born in LaSalle, Ill. on May 26, 1947, a daughter of Edward and Irene Castagna Kramarsic.  She married Thomas M. Clark in 1972 in Rockford, Ill.

Joan worked as a grant writer for both Moline and Rock Island Townships.  She also spent time as a treasurer and social worker.

Joan was a faithful member of St. Pius X Catholic Church, Rock Island.  She served as a Eucharistic minister taking communion to many on Saturdays and Sundays.  She was very involved with St. Joseph's evening meals and was a founder of the Delacerda House, Rock Island.  Joan's favorite hobby was photography.

Those left to cherish her memory include her husband, Thomas M. Clark, Rock Island; children (and spouses), Kim (James) Allen, Coal Valley, Scott (Lori) Clark, Crofton, Maryland and Cory (Nate) Skahill, Silvis; grandchildren, Jacob, Tyler, Tommy, Molly, Jenna and Madison; great-grandson, Henry; brother, Thomas (Terri) Kramarsic, LaSalle, Ill; and her loving dog, Dolly, whom she adored.

She was preceded in death by her parents.