Mary Nichols Bentley • 1926 – 2016

Mary Nichols Bentley • 1926 – 2016

On Saturday, October 29, 2016, family and friends gathered at St. Rita Catholic Church to celebrate the life of Mary Nichols Bentley, who passed away September 25th.  Among the many present were her husband, Dr. Jack Bentley, and their four daughters.  During the...
Angela Rensch Ligibel • 1924-2016

Angela Rensch Ligibel • 1924-2016

On July 30, 2016, Angela Rensch Ligibel passed away.  She was loved by her family and countless friends, many of whom are fellow Clark Lakers. On this Tribute page, you’ll find her obituary, two tributes, and this commemoration that took place on Sunday,...
Don H. Nichols, M.D. 1937 – 2016

Don H. Nichols, M.D. 1937 – 2016

Don died peacefully in the cottage at Clark Lake, Michigan early in the morning on Saturday July 16, 2016. He fought a four year, ugly battle with colon cancer. He lived with his wife of 56 years Wilma Joyce (Ward) Nichols in Clark Lake, Michigan, Oceanside,...
George Svinicki • 1956-2013

George Svinicki • 1956-2013

Clark Lake will miss George Svinicki, who passed away Sunday, October 6th.  He will long be remembered by his family and many friends. As someone who was highly involved in our community, he will also be remembered for his leadership in Clark Lake projects and events...
Tom Collins • 1943-1997

Tom Collins • 1943-1997

Loving Clark Lake and having a big impact on it sometimes go hand-in-hand.  In the life of Tom Collins, the two were solidly united.  What may be long remembered about Tom Collins was his spirit and what that meant to those around him.  It permeated everything and...
Jim Swain • 1938-2006

Jim Swain • 1938-2006

By Bill Leutz Sometimes it is hard to talk of the lost friends of our past, sometimes it’s so easy that we can’t stop the rushing of the words. Of all that comes to me about Jim Swain, what’s important is how much he gave to me, and how he fit into my life. Jim and I...