Clara J. Primrose, 95, of Rochelle died Tuesday, July 16, 2013 at Rochelle Rehab and Healthcare Center. She was born on November 19, 1917 on the family farm in Lee County, IL to Stephen and Caroline (Stommel) Schnorr. She was a 1934 graduate of Rochelle Township High School. Clara married Edwin L. Primrose on August 31, 1935 in Rochelle. They farmed the family farm for many years. Edwin preceded her in death in 1974. Clara was organist at St. James Church in Lee for over twenty years. She enjoyed bowling, traveling, entertaining, playing piano, playing cards, writing poems, and crocheting. She was active in church groups and Home Extention. She enjoyed watching the Cubs and the Bulls. In later years, she enjoyed the activities at the Hub City Senior Center.

Clara is survived by her daughter, Judy (Ted) Willard of DeKalb, IL; 10 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, 2 great great granddaughters, two sisters: Pauline Swanson of Des Plaines, IL and Helen Rita Abadie of Harahan, LA; two daughters-in-law: Judy and Pat Primrose of Rochelle; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She was also preceded in death by her parents, 2 brothers in infancy, 2 sons: Ron and Bill, grandson, Paul LeMarr, a great granddaughter in infancy, and 2 brothers-in-law: Carl Swanson and Pat Abadie.

The funeral service will be 12:00 noon, Saturday, July 20, 2013 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Rochelle with Rev. Juan Ayala officiating. The visitation will be 11 to 11:45 AM prior to funeral at St. Patrick. Memorials may be made to the Hub City Senior Center or Serenity Hospice. Burial is at St. James Calvary Cemetery in Lee, IL.