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Eldon S. Buff, 91, of Clifton

Eldon S. Buff, 91, of Clifton passed away on Friday, March 9, 2018 at Illinois Veterans Home in Manteno.

Eldon was born August 20, 1926 in Chatsworth, the son of Barney and Bertha Upchurch Buff. He married Alice M. Thorndyke on June 29, 1947 at Sand Ridge Church in Piper City and she preceded him in death on December 5, 2013. He was also preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Loy and Denzel; and one sister, Emagene Vest.

He is survived by two daughters, Patricia (Don) Vaughn of Martinton and Sandy (Mike) Behrends of Clifton; one son, Gary (Rose) Buff of Clifton; seven grandchildren; one step-grandchild; ten great grandchildren; and four great great grandchild.

Mr. Buff served in the U.S. Army during World War II in the South Pacific. Eldon was a member of the Wesleyan Church of Clifton. He owned and operated Buff’s Service Station and also enjoyed gardening.

Visitation will be from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at Knapp Funeral Home in Clifton.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at the Wesleyan Church of Clifton. Pastor Dan Shipton will officiate. Cremation rites will be accorded following the services.

Memorials may be made to Wesleyan Church of Clifton.

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