Ronald C. Clark

Ronald C. Clark, 68, of Belleville, IL, born Monday, September 28, 1953, passed away Friday, October 22, 2021; at his residence in Belleville, IL.

Ronald was life-long resident of the area. Growing up in Cahokia, he attended Cahokia High School. Ron’s friends meant the World to him. His big smile and larger-than-life personality will be dearly missed by all. Ron loved the outdoors and was an avid boater, camper, fisherman and hunter. Ron was never happier than when he enjoyed a Summer evening swimming and spending time with family and friends. Ron always lived life to the fullest.

He was preceded in death by his:

• Parents, Thomas Clead and Carol Jean, nee Lewis, Clark
• Sister, Linda J. Alvarez
• Step-daughter, Kayla Goscinski

Surviving are his:

• Loving spouse, Janice Barts of Belleville, IL
• Children:
  • Kimberly Carroll
  • Ronald Clark
• Step-son, Nick Barts
• Grandchildren:
  • Jada Williams
  • Jariah Williams
• Step-son-in-law, George Goscinski
• Step-grandchildren:
  • Edward Goscinski
  • Joanna Goscinski
  • Hudson Goscinski
• Brother, Thomas A. Clark of Apache Junction, AZ
• Sister, Kelly McDaniel of Kansas City, MO
• Nieces and Nephews:
  • Jeff (Heather) Clark
  • Cherie (Dean) Wenger
  • Paula (Darryl) Eschmann
  • Ashley (Jeremy) Wilson
  • Evan (Ashley) Riggs
  • Christian Harvey
• a multitude of friends

A special thanks to Ron’s dear friend and owner of Cutter’s, John Brisk, for graciously hosting Ron’s Celebration of Life. Our family is truly humbled by the outpouring of support from everyone.

Memorials: please direct contributions to his wife, Janice Barts.

Funeral: A Memorial Mass will be held at the Cathedral of St. Peter Church in Belleville, IL, on November 6th at 1 p.m.