WILLIAM H. CLARK (d. 1944)

Dr. W.H. Clark, 65, Dies Today
Dr. William H. Clark, 65, of 812 North Seventh street, practicing dentist
here for 22 years and prominent in professional lodge and church circles
of the city, died this morning at the Holy family hospital.
Dr. Clark was taken ill with a heart ailment two weeks ago and late last
week was moved to the hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Wattawa, Urbanek
and Schlei funeral home. Interment will be in Evergreen cemetery. The body
may be viewed at the funeral home from noon Friday until the hour of the
services.
Dr. Clark was born in this city in 1879, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs.
Job Clark. He was graduated from the north side (photo) high school in 1898
and enrolled at the Chicago College of Dental Surgery, from which he was
graduated in 1903.
He first opened offices in Sheboygan, later moved to Mishicot to open a
dental practice and in 1922 located in this city, occupying offices in
recent years at 709 Washington street.
Dr. Clark was an active member of the State Dental society and the County
Dental society. His other affiliations included membership in the Elks club,
Lions club, Knights of Pythias, and Royal League. He was a member of the St.
Paul's Methodist church and the Elton Gibson Brotherhood of that congregation.
In 1909 Dr. Clark married Miss Alice Sonthagen of this city. She survives with
three sons, all in the service. They are Captain William C. Clark, with the
U.S. army at Lynn, Mass., Warrant Officer Frederick Clark, stationed with a
hospital unit of the army on Guadal canal in the south Pacific, and Pfc. Biorn
Clark, with the U.S. Marines on Saipan, also in the south Pacific.
Two sisters, Mrs. Lilliam Fishbeck and Mrs. Edith Shoblaska, both of this city;
and two brothers, Dale and George Clark, both of this city, also survive.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, November 16, 1944 P.2
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[d. 11-16-1944/age 65 yrs./bur. on Mrs. Alice B. Clark lot-his wife]
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DR WILL CLARK CLAIMS BRIDE
Sonsthagen-Clark Wedding is Pretty Home Function Today
WELL KNOWN SOCIETY COUPLE IS WEDDED
Simplicity marked the ceremony which united Alice Sonsthagen and Dr. William
Clark, two of the city's most popular society young people, today, the marriage,
being celebrated at the home of the bride's sister, Mrs. Wells on St. Clair
Street at 5:30 o'clock. Rev. Pruess of the First Norwegian Church pronounced
the benediction upon the union, the attendents of which were Miss Ella Meyer
and Dale Clark. The home was prettily decorated for the event. The ceremony was
performed in the parlor under a canopy of flowers.
Dr. and Mrs. Clark, following a recption at the Wells' home, departed for a
wedding tour but refused to reveal their trip. They will be absent two or three
weeks and upon their return, will take up their home at Mishicott where Dr.
Clark will establish his practice. The date of the wedding had not been known
until this week and was somewhat of a surprise.
Dr. Clark and his bride are Manitowoc young people possessing hosts of friends
who will extend sincere well wishes for their future happiness. Miss Sonsthagen
is a young lady whose beauty has won her universal admiration and whose graces
of mind and person have endeared her to her many friends. She attended the
Northside schools and later was an employee of the O. Torrison Co.
Dr. Clark is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Job Clark and a graduate of the Chicago Dental
College and since graduation has been engaged in practice of his profession in
this city. He is a young man of sterling worth whose advancement in his profession
is a testimonial to his ability. Dr. and Mrs. Clark will be home to friends in
December at Mishicott.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thurs., Oct. 21, 1909 page 2