Clare B. Martinkovic, 90, Green Bay, passed away Friday, February 14, 2020. She was born March 28, 1929, in Hamilton, Ohio to Richard F. and Florence (Huesman) Graf.
Clare graduated from Notre Dame High School, Class of 1947 in Hamilton. In 1951, she graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a Bachelors degree in Medical Technology. On May 30, 1952 she married John Martinkovic at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hamilton, Ohio. In 1955, they moved to Green Bay, Wisconsin when John began his NFL career playing for the Packers.
She was an active member of St. Agnes Parish for over 50 years. During that time, she was active in the school, the woman’s organization and was a faithful member of the church cleaning crew. She had also been involved in the Catholic Women’s Club.
Clare is survived by her children and their spouses, Amy and Ralph Witte, Linda and Dr. Kevin Dellsperger, Julie and Dr. Steve Hill, Ellen and Jim Maxey; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; her sister, Paula Kennedy; and many other nieces, nephews, other family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, John; a brother, Harold Graf, and two sisters, Rosann Brennan and Maura Archer.
Visitation will be at Blaney Funeral Home, 1521 Shawano Ave., from 11 -12:30 p.m. Friday. Entombment will be in Allouez Catholic Chapel Mausoleum.
Clare graduated from Notre Dame High School, Class of 1947 in Hamilton. In 1951, she graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a Bachelors degree in Medical Technology. On May 30, 1952 she married John Martinkovic at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hamilton, Ohio. In 1955, they moved to Green Bay, Wisconsin when John began his NFL career playing for the Packers.
She was an active member of St. Agnes Parish for over 50 years. During that time, she was active in the school, the woman’s organization and was a faithful member of the church cleaning crew. She had also been involved in the Catholic Women’s Club.
Clare is survived by her children and their spouses, Amy and Ralph Witte, Linda and Dr. Kevin Dellsperger, Julie and Dr. Steve Hill, Ellen and Jim Maxey; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; her sister, Paula Kennedy; and many other nieces, nephews, other family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, John; a brother, Harold Graf, and two sisters, Rosann Brennan and Maura Archer.
Visitation will be at Blaney Funeral Home, 1521 Shawano Ave., from 11 -12:30 p.m. Friday. Entombment will be in Allouez Catholic Chapel Mausoleum.
Clare B. Martinkovic, 90, Green Bay, passed away Friday, February 14, 2020. She was born March 28, 1929, in Hamilton, Ohio to Richard F. and Florence (Huesman) Graf.
Clare graduated from Notre Dame High School, Class of 1947 in Hamilton. In 1951, she graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a Bachelors degree in Medical Technology. On May 30, 1952 she married John Martinkovic at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hamilton, Ohio. In 1955, they moved to Green Bay, Wisconsin when John began his NFL career playing for the Packers.
She was an active member of St. Agnes Parish for over 50 years. During that time, she was active in the school, the woman’s organization and was a faithful member of the church cleaning crew. She had also been involved in the Catholic Women’s Club.
Clare is survived by her children and their spouses, Amy and Ralph Witte, Linda and Dr. Kevin Dellsperger, Julie and Dr. Steve Hill, Ellen and Jim Maxey; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; her sister, Paula Kennedy; and many other nieces, nephews, other family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, John; a brother, Harold Graf, and two sisters, Rosann Brennan and Maura Archer.
Visitation will be at Blaney Funeral Home, 1521 Shawano Ave., from 11 -12:30 p.m. Friday. Entombment will be in Allouez Catholic Chapel Mausoleum.
Clare graduated from Notre Dame High School, Class of 1947 in Hamilton. In 1951, she graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a Bachelors degree in Medical Technology. On May 30, 1952 she married John Martinkovic at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hamilton, Ohio. In 1955, they moved to Green Bay, Wisconsin when John began his NFL career playing for the Packers.
She was an active member of St. Agnes Parish for over 50 years. During that time, she was active in the school, the woman’s organization and was a faithful member of the church cleaning crew. She had also been involved in the Catholic Women’s Club.
Clare is survived by her children and their spouses, Amy and Ralph Witte, Linda and Dr. Kevin Dellsperger, Julie and Dr. Steve Hill, Ellen and Jim Maxey; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; her sister, Paula Kennedy; and many other nieces, nephews, other family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, John; a brother, Harold Graf, and two sisters, Rosann Brennan and Maura Archer.
Visitation will be at Blaney Funeral Home, 1521 Shawano Ave., from 11 -12:30 p.m. Friday. Entombment will be in Allouez Catholic Chapel Mausoleum.
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