Marlene Clark Painter Born: September 13, 1960 in Monmouth, IL Died: July 17, 2024 in Monmouth, IL Marlene Clark Painter, 63, of Monmouth, IL, cherished Mother, loving Mee Mee, and Our Family Treasure, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center, Rockford, IL. She was born on September 13, 1960 in Monmouth, IL, the daughter of Marvin E. and Dorothy Jean (Reid) Clark. Marlene was raised and educated in Monmouth and graduated from Warren High School. She later earned her technical degree in cosmetology at Sharon Doran's Academy of Science and Hair Design. Marlene was a self-employed creative genius and handywoman. You would never believe she was self-taught and trained. It is easy to marvel over her trash to treasure masterpieces because she put her entire heart into each project, no matter the size. She operated under 'A Painter's Touch' and specialized in painting, home design, furniture, restoration, and decor. Tell her your design dreams and she would b

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