Merton L. Cnudde, 81, of Clifton passed away on Saturday, June 19, 2021 at Miller Rehabilitation in Kankakee. He was born on June 10, 1940, the son of Maurice and Marie (Collette) Cnudde. He married Patricia Ann Cadieux in LaGrange Park, IL and she preceded him in passing on October 5, 2017. In addition to his wife’s passing, he was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Marvin and Myron Cnudde.

Surviving are one daughter, Monét (Tom Schelling) of Bourbonnais; two sons, Mark Cnudde of Clifton and Mike Cnudde of Ashkum; seven grandchildren, Ryann Cnudde, Rebekkah (Jose) Munoz, Alyssa and Katie Cnudde, and Anna-Marie, Jack, and Gabriel Schelling; two great grandchildren, Liliana Munoz and Autumn Castro; and one sister, Mary Lou (Floyd) McLeroy of Bolivia, NC.

Mr. Cnudde was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in L’Erable. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and Lions Club. Merton was a lifelong farmer in the Clifton area, was a local barber for fifty-nine and a half years, and also raised cattle. He sold Mormon Feed, LG Seed, and worked for Petrolane in propane sales.

Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 am on Thursday, June 24, 2021 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in L’Erable. Fr. Vern Arseneau will officiate. Burial will follow in St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery in L’Erable.

Visitation will be from 4:00-8:00 pm on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at Knapp Funeral Home in Clifton.

Memorials may be made to Masses, Clifton Food Bank, or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.