Clifford C. Luchene

Clifford Charles Luchene, age 90, of Bourbonnais, peacefully passed away the morning of Friday, September 1, 2023. He was born in Midlothian on October 11, 1932, the son of Clifford and Emma (Flassig) Luchene. On April 1, 1977, he married Kathleen Hackett at the Lutheran Church in Blue Island. Clifford worked as a pipefitter for many years. He was very dedicated and involved with his church, St. Christopher’s Parish, and volunteered much of his time helping with the food pantry and spaghetti dinners at the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. He was most recently a member of St. George Catholic Church. When he was not volunteering, he was busy in the garage building and creating all sorts of things. He was often making model airplanes, cars, or ships. He also enjoyed watching the Chicago Bears’ football games on TV. More than anything, he loved being a Papa and spending time with his (great) grandchildren. Clifford is survived by his dear wife of 46 years, Kathleen Luchene; three children, Cliff (Roxanne) Luchene of Posen, Kellie (Chuck) Herrman of Bourbonnais, and Susan (John) Mallory of Manteno; daughter-in-law and son-in-law, Debbie Luchene of Gardener and Joe Hines of Bradley; one sister, Suzie Bond of Fennville, MI; 15 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by three children, Denise (Jerry) Wroblewski, Bob Luchene, and Carrie Hines; his parents; and nine siblings. Visitation for Clifford will be held at Brown-Jensen Funeral Home in Manteno on Thursday, September 7, 2023, from 1:00PM until the memorial service at 3:00PM. Father Dan Bellinger will officiate. Cremation have been accorded. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.