Elaine Clearfield Obituary
We are sad to announce that on January 14, 2023, at the age of 97, Elaine Clearfield (Skokie, Illinois) passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her spouse Dr. Francis Clearfield; her sister Gwendolyn Barnett; her brother-in-law Dr. George Barnett; and her partners, Henry Perlman and Dr. Mel Berman.
She is survived by: her sons, William (Jill), Lawrence (Vivian Nunley) and Bruce (Richard Deutsch); her granddaughter Nicole Clearfield; her stepgrandchildren, Michelle Baker and Jeffory Baker; her niece Laura Hansen (Jim); her nephews, Daniel Barnett (Miriam) and Andrew Barnett (Cathy Rose); her great-nieces and great-nephews, Rachel Hansen, Miya Barnett and Bri Barnett; and her friend Viva Gillio.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Ark Chicago, arkchicago.org/ .
