Clara J. Easter

Clara J. Easter, 81, of Manteno, passed away Friday (Sept. 18, 2015) at her home. She was born Jan. 22, 1934, in Karnak, the daughter of Buell H. and Amy M. (Canada) Fisher. Clara married George L. Easter on March 18, 1951 in Karnak. He preceded her in death on May 7, 1960. Mrs. Easter retired from working for the state of Illinois in 1998, and liked to help build other churches through First Baptist Church of Manteno's Building Volunteers group. She went as their cook. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Manteno, loved to make cross-stitch quilts and was a great cook. Surviving are her sons, Phillip L. "Butch" and Lois M. Easter, Richard L. Easter and his significant other, Lori Lander, Jimmie D. and Elberta L. Easter, and Mark E. Easter (who passed away Nov. 7, 2004); 13 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband and son, preceding her in death were her parents; and two brothers, William R. Fisher and Paul D. Fisher. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday at Brown Funeral Home in Manteno, with the Rev. Hal Trovillion officiating. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church in Manteno. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery in Manteno.