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Clifford Buchmeier passed Nov. 11, 2026. Visitation Nov. 15, from 1-6 p.m., Fedde-Helfrich-Cross Funeral Home, Peotone, with services Nov. 16, at 11 a.m.
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Clifford Buchmeier, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, who departed this world on Nov. 11, 2026. Born on Aug. 11, 1951, in Chicago Heights, Clifford, affectionately known as Cliff, was a man of immense kindness and dedication. He spent his early years growing up on his parents’ farm with his five siblings and attended Crete-Monee High School, where he met the love of his life, Kathleen Hoel. They graduated in 1971 and married on February 10, 1973.
Cliff embarked on a career defined by hard work, spending an impressive 43 years as a machinist at Bimba Manufacturing in Monee and American Cylinder in Peotone. Family was the center of Cliff’s world. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Kathleen; son and daughter-in-law, Brian and Elizabeth Buchmeier; son, Clinton Buchmeier; grandchildren, Jacob and Kathryn Smith; sister, Constance Brittingham; brother and sister-in-law, Michael and Joanne Buchmeier; sisters and brothers-in-law, Gail and John Nantz, and Laura and Bruce Hallberg. Cliff was preceded in death by his parents, Emil Jr. and Peggy Buchmeier; brother-in-law, William Brittingham Jr.; and sister and brother-in-law, Kimberly and Jeffrey Cann.
Visitation will be held at Fedde-Helfrich-Cross Funeral Home, 112 W. Main Street, Peotone, on Sunday, November 15, from 1 to 6 p.m. An additional visitation will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 16, followed immediately by funeral services at 11 a.m. Burial will follow at St. Paul’s Cemetery in Monee. Memorials may be made to the family’s wishes. In a final act of generosity, Clifford chose to be an organ donor, ensuring his legacy of kindness and care would continue to touch the lives of many others.
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