Constance “Connie” Arlene Clark, 65, of Ottumwa, died at 4:47 p.m. December 4, 2025 at Ottumwa Regional Health Center.
She was born January 17, 1960 in Ottumwa to Elmer and Effie Brown Clark.
Constance graduated from Ottumwa High School and loved spending time with her family.
Surviving is her companion, Richard Rupe; step-daughter, Amy Rupe; and her siblings, Patricia Parker, Barbara George, Elmer “Bud” Clark Jr., JoAnne Essary, Bryan “AJ” Clark, Hunk Clark and Wilma “Tootie” Clark.
She was preceded in death by her parents; sons, Shanne Mallinger and Jerrime Mallinger; and brothers, Bill Clark and Charles Clark.
Her body has been cremated and no services are planned. Inurnment will be in Des Moines River Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery at a later date.
Reece Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
