Minnie Elizabeth Stevens, oldest daughter of James Stevens and Mary Spohrer was born in Seneca, Kansas, September 24, 1883. When a child she moved with her parents to Marshall county where they settled north of Vliets. In 1904 the family moved southeast of Frankfort moved southeast of Frankfort to a farm now owned by Ralph Stevens. She attended rural schools, the Vermillion school and Kansas State Teacher's College at Emporia. She was one of Marshall county's successful teachers for six years, teaching District 13, Enterprise 139, Vliets and Frankfort. She took an active interest in the schools and was always deeply interested in the education of her children and grandchildren. On January 12, 1910 she was united marriage to Thomas Charles Clark. They moved to their home south of Vliets where she lived the remainder of her life.
To this union were born eight children: Mary Lieb, Onaga, Thomas of the home, Mark, Marysville, [Louise, John, (missing from obit?)] Elizabeth Katzer, Garnett, Frances Hupp, Topeka, and Paul, Topeka. She was a devout member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, a past president of the Altar Society and a Royal Neighbor Camp No. 1467 of Frankfort. Being a devoted wife and loving mother and grandmother her home abounded in hospitality. Always thinking of others, she was a willing and faithful worker in her home, church and community, endearing herself to all who knew her by her wonderful qualities, Mr. and Mrs. Clark celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary on December 27, 1959 which was a joyful occasion in their lives.
On August 16, 1961 she suddenly passed away at her home following a heart attack at the age of 77 years, 10 months and 23 days. Her sudden death came as a shock to the family. She will be sadly missed by all. Besides her husband, C. T. Clark, and children, she is survived by two brothers, Hiland Stevens of Beattie and Ralph Stevens of Frankfort; 21 grandchildren, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of friends. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Mrs. Maude Brophy and Mrs. Lucy Nolan. Funeral services were held Friday morning, August 18, at St. Joseph's Church, Lillis, with a Solemn Requiem High Mass. Rev. Carl Dekat was celebrant, assisted by Rev. William Lobeck of Frankfort and Rev. Leo Cooper of Wamego. Interment was in St. Joseph's cemetery. Casket bearers were John Sullivan, Charles Burke, William McGeeney, Carl Leinweber, Gerald Caffrey and Michael Noud.
