Clare Andres, Executive Assistant to the President of West Virginia State University, passed away peacefully and unexpectedly on Saturday, March 16, 2013 at her home on campus.

The deceased was born in Alhambra, California on April 27, 1945, the daughter of Frank and Clare Tomal. After early education in Chicago Catholic schools, she earned a bachelor?s degree at Rosary College in River Forest, Illinois and a master?s degree in English from John Carroll University in Cleveland, where she met her husband Jim.

The couple, who have six children, were first married in 1968 and remarried in 2003. Beside her accomplishments as a parent, wife, homemaker, seamstress, crafter, and knitter, Clare became an executive secretary and administrative assistant with superlative editorial and organizational skills.

Her professional expertise brought her to West Virginia State University in July of 2012 as part of President Brian Hemphill?s new administrative team. Clare?s love for both beauty and precision set a high standard for those who lived with or worked with her, but she showed an equally high standard for herself in the areas of compassion and courtesy. Although generous in bestowing her gifts upon others, especially the less fortunate, she avoided calling attention to her many kindnesses.

Along with her loving husband and longtime friend Jim, Clare leaves her children: Sara Graber of Roscoe, Illinois; Andrew Andres of Phoenix; Patrick Andres of Belvidere, Illinois; Cathleen Andres of Saint Charles, Illinois; Angela Andres of Brooklyn, New York; and Cora Moreno of Woodland, California.

In addition to her nine grandchildren, the deceased is survived by her brother, Michael J. Ricard; her sister, Cathleen Dohmeier; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral Mass will be held Monday March 25, 2013 at 10:00am at Christ the Teacher Parish in DeKalb with Father Matthew Camaioni officiating. Visitation will be held on Monday, March 25, 2013 at 9:00am until the time of service at the church. Cremation will take place at Finch Crematory. To send an online condolence visit: www.ronanmoorefinch.com.

Local arrangements are under the direction of Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home 310 Oak St. DeKalb, IL 60115 815-758-3841. The out of town arrangements were under the direction of Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, St. Albans.

Service:
Monday March 25, 2013

10:00am

Christ the Teacher Parish in DeKalb
Visitation:
Monday March 25, 2013

9:00 - 10:00am

Christ the Teacher Parish in DeKalb