Clarice Filipi, age 79, was born Jan. 15, 1941, in Firth to Richard and Ethel (Hoover) Bouwens and passed away at her home in Crete on Dec. 8, 2020.
She was raised on a farm by Firth. She was united in marriage to Jerry Filipi on Feb. 10, 1961, and the couple made their home in Western with her family and in Wilber and later moving outside of Crete. She worked at Farmland Foods for 25 years and then retired. She enjoyed going to church and PEO and other activities and enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family. She is survived by her husband, Jerry Filipi, sons; Timothy Filipi and Curtis Filipi and Lori Wentz, grandsons, Andrew Filipi, Justin Filipi, Nathan Filipi and wife Autumn and her great-grandson, Louis Joe Filipi; brother, Keith (Judy) Bouwens; sister, Evelyn Wasser; sister-in-law, Marlene Bouwens and other numerous relatives. She is preceded in death by her parents; son, Tom Filipi; and brother, Wesley Bouwens.
A graveside service was Dec. 14 at Tothill Cemetery in Davey. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the donor’s choice in care of the family. Condolences may be left for the family at www.kunclfh.com.
