Mary Jane Clark, 95, of Champaign, IL, formerly of Hoopeston, IL, passed away at 11:08 A.M. on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at her home. She was born on November 28, 1930, in Rossville, IL, the daughter of Eldon V. and Nina (Rader) Gray. She married Robert Jesse Clark on December 9, 1951, at the First Christian Church in Hoopeston. He preceded her in death on October 22, 2008.
She was also preceded in death by her son, Ron Clark, on May 11, 1991, and her parents, Eldon and Nina Gray.
She is survived by her daughter, Nancy Clark Warnick Pierce (Lisa Pierce) of California; her son, John Clark (Brenda) of Champaign, IL; two grandchildren, Tim Warnick and David Clark; two great-grandchildren, Ridge and Kyana Warnick; and several nieces and nephews.
Mary Jane was a homemaker, caring for her family. She was a member of the Hoopeston United Methodist Church. She was an avid reader and enjoyed painting, gardening, and traveling all across the country, including several trips to Hawaii. Most of all, Mary Jane loved her family and cherished the time she spent with them.
The funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at Anderson Funeral Home, 427 E. Main St., Hoopeston, IL. Burial will follow in Floral Hill Cemetery in Hoopeston.
Memorial donations may be made to the donor’s choice.
Please visit www.anderson-funeral-home.com to view Mary Jane’s eternal tribute page and to send the family condolences.
Anderson Funeral Home in Hoopeston is handling the arrangements.
