With deep love and heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Deanna Kay Clark, a cherished wife and mother, whose kindness, strength, and unwavering love shaped the lives of all who knew her.

  Deanna Kay (Linderer) Clark, 79, passed away at home on Saturday, April 18th in the loving care of her husband and daughters.

  She was born October 21, 1946, in Lafayette to Dorothy (Davenport) Linderer and Simon Linderer.

Deanna was a 1964 graduate of Chalmers High School where she was a cheerleader, majorette and played saxophone in the band.

  Her marriage was to John Clark on December 2, 1967. Deanna and John were married 58 years and have two daughters.

  Deanna was a member of the Chalmers Community Church where she taught Sunday School for nearly 50 years. She also sang in the church choir and led arts and crafts for Vacation Bible School.

  She worked at Purdue University’s bookstore and was a secretary in Purdue’s School of Education under Dr. Norbert Nelson.

  Deanna loved time spent with her family and taking care of her many pets through the years - especially her loyal Siberian Huskies. She enjoyed attending her daughters’ sporting events, listening to music, watching basketball and game shows. Her greatest joy was her family, and she poured her heart into raising, guiding, and loving her children. The lessons she taught, the memories she created, and the love she gave will live on in us forever. She was a steady source of comfort, wisdom, and laughter. Her love was constant and unconditional. She will be deeply missed and forever remembered.

  Deanna is survived by her husband, John of Chalmers; her daughters, Stacey Harmon of Marion, Erin (Aaron) Miller of Columbus, IN; her sister Romana (Mark) Wessel of Chalmers and numerous nieces , nephews, cousins and their children.

  She is preceded in death by her mother, Dorothy (Davenport) Linderer and her father, Simon Theodore Aloysius Linderer.

  Friends may call from 5-8 pm on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home of Brookston and also from 10 a.m. until the time of funeral service at 11 am on Friday, April 24, 2026; her friend Pastor Bill Henderson to officiate. Interment to follow in Chalmers Community Cemetery.

  Memorial contributions may be made in Deanna’s name to Chalmers Community Church Vacation Bible School, White County Special Olympics, and the V Foundation for Cancer Research.