Louise A. Clawson

Louise passed away Saturday, June 27, 2026, at the Wings Home in Allegan. 

She was born on January 14, 1933, in Plainwell, the daughter of Floyd and Evelyn (Bennett) Duffney. Louise worked at Rock Tenn Paper in sales until her retirement in 1986. In her free time, she enjoyed cooking, quilting, golfing, playing cards and going out to eat. 

Louise was a devoted long-time member of the First Congregational Church in Otsego and was a proud member of the Golden Girls and Red Hat Ladies. She loved telling stories of the past and loved to travel, especially to New York where she visited the Twin Towers and World Trade Center and enjoyed having cocktails at the top. 

She made several trips with her family to Watersmeet, fishing and eating bluegill. Hawaii was also a favorite place to visit, a highlight was meeting an actor from Hawaii Five-O. On July 11, 1959, in Otsego, she married Lloyd Clawson who survives. 

Also surviving are several cousins, nieces and nephews. Louise was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Don Duffney.

According to her wishes cremation has taken place. 

Friends may visit with Louise’s family starting at 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at the First Congregational Church of Otsego, until the time of the memorial service at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Lenny Luchetti officiating. 

Burial of ashes will take place at Fort Custer National Cemetery at a later time.

The family extends their heartfelt gratitude to the compassionate staff at the Wings Home in Allegan for the exceptional care, comfort and kindness they provided to Louise during her final days. 

Contributions in memory of Louise may be directed to the Wings Home of Allegan or First Congregational Church of Otsego. 

Messages of condolence may be posted at www.WinkelFuneralHome.com.