June C. Clem

 

June C. Clem, age 97, of Flora, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at her home in Flora. She was born June 21, 1928, to Fred D. Allbaugh and Queen Alta (Allen) Allbaugh in Carroll County. June married Charles Clem on January 14, 1951 in Flora, and he preceded her in passing on May 16, 2021.

June graduated from Delphi High School in 1946. She worked periodically for Globe Valve, taking time away to be with Charles while he was overseas. She later devoted more than 30 years to Sayco Corporation, where she served as office manager. June attended the First Brethren Church in Flora, where she raised her family, and later became a dedicated member of Victory in Christ Church, faithfully attending services.

She was an avid reader who kept a record of the many books she enjoyed throughout her life. June was known for her kind and positive spirit, always seeing the good in others and rarely speaking a negative word. She enjoyed doing puzzles, often with a game show playing in the background. June and Charlie were well known for hosting annual family gatherings in June, creating lasting memories for those she loved. Above all, June cherished her family and kept them constantly in her thoughts and prayers.

She is survived by her children, Stephen (Karen) Clem of Kokomo, Colleen (Steve) Tennyson of Lafayette, and Allen (JoLynn) Clem of Carmel; six grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and four great- great grandchildren, as well as many nieces and nephews

June is preceded in death by her parents and husband; Infant son, Douglas Clem; Brother, George Allbaugh; and sisters, Freda Eller, Lois Maxwell, and Carmen Wise.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 23, 2026, from 4pm to 7pm at Day & Genda Funeral Home- Reinke Chapel. Visitation will be held the following day from 10am until the time of the service at 11am at Victory in Christ Church in Flora. Burial will follow at Maple Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in honor of June can be made to the Macular Degeneration Association. Messages of condolence can be left at dayandgenda.com