Mark A. Clemans

November 19, 1958 - March 22, 2022

Mark A. Clemans, 63, of Bourbonnais, passed away Tuesday, March 22, 2022. He was born November 19, 1958 in Kankakee, the son of Cliff and Deane (Smith) Clemans. On February 19, 1977 he married Tressie L. Harris at Grace Baptist Church in Kankakee. He worked for the Kankakee Daily Journal for 36 years. Mark was a member of Grace Baptist Church since he was a young, but most recently was a member of River Valley Christian Fellowship. He enjoyed woodworking, playing guitar, softball, and riding his motorcycle. He was an amateur astronomer and love spending time with his grandchildren. Mark had more friends than most would ever have in their lifetime, he truly never met a stranger. He went on mission trips and loved to work with the youth. He cherished all the time he spent with his wife and children. Most of all he loved his Savior and loved telling everyone he could about him. Mark is survived by his loving wife, Tressie Clemans of Bourbonnais; his three children, Stacey (Doug) Whittington of Indian Rock Beach, Florida, Aaron Clemans of Bourbonnais, and Marcus (Rachel) Clemans of Palm Harbor, Florida; six grandchildren, Elle and Liv Whittington, Gavin, Maddox, Marleigh, and Ace Clemans; a sister, Cheryl Haynes of Kankakee; his caretaker, Barb Walton; and many beloved friends. He is preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Michael Clemans. Visitation will be held Friday, March 25, 2022 at Grace Baptist Church, Kankakee from 4pm until 7pm. A short visitation will be held Saturday March 26, 2022 at Grace Baptist Church from 10am until the funeral service at 11am. Burial will follow in Eldridgeville Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the wishes of the family.