Mary Lou (Clark) Claudin, 72, of Washington, IL, formerly of Peoria, IL and Germantown Hills, IL passed away peacefully in Jeffersonville, IN on Tuesday, July 14, 2026.

She was born in Peoria, Illinois on May 13, 1954 to the late Robert and Madeline (Anthony) Clark.  She married Keith Claudin in Peoria on June 12, 1971.  He survives.

Also surviving are a brother: Dan (Becky) Clark, Metamora, IL; two sons: Brent (Melisa) Claudin, Charlestown, IN and Eric (Angie) Claudin, Germantown Hills, IL; seven grandchildren: Scott (Alyssa) Claudin, Pekin, IL; Brandi Claudin, Washington, IL; Ashley (Jon), Normal, IL; Bryce Claudin, Germantown Hills, IL; Adriana Claudin, Charlestown, IN; Riley Claudin, Gemantown Hills, IL; and Kyler Claudin, Germantown Hills, IL; and four great-grandchildren: Laila Claudin, Washington, IL; Christian Claudin, Pekin, IL; Tucker Hayes, Washington, IL; and Carson Claudin, Pekin, IL.

Mary worked at Metamora Township High School, worked as a bank teller, and cleaned homes privately before retiring.

She was a martial arts seventh degree black belt in Kyusho Jitsu and taught Tai Chi.  She enjoyed volleyball, softball, bowling, dancing, belly dancing, crafting, fishing, and traveling with Keith. She also enjoyed watching Peoria Rivermen hockey games and was a lifetime New York Yankees baseball fan.

Per her wishes, cremation has been accorded.  Her visitation will be from 5 - 6pm Thursday, August 6th, 2026 at Deiters Funeral Home and Crematory in Washington, Illinois followed by her Memorial Service at 6pm at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Jude.