Clifford C. Rusk

Clifford C. Rusk, 70, of Bradley, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at Aperion Nursing Center in Bradley. He was born on March 3, 1953, in Michigan City, IN, the son of Willard and Barbara (Viers) Rusk. He married Lori (Betourne) Rusk on April 12, 1975, at St. Patrick’s Church in Kankakee. He worked for many years as a lineman for Rusk Aviation, while later in life he enjoyed working for the Joliet Diocese maintaining cemeteries. Clifford was a little league coach for the Lions baseball team and a grade school basketball coach for St. Martin’s in Kankakee and St. Joseph School in Bradley. He was an avid sports fan of all Chicago teams, that included the Chicago Cubs, White Sox, Bulls, Blackhawks, and Bears. He enjoyed making small engine repairs, working on lawnmowers, and recycling. He is survived by his loving wife, Lori (Betourne) Rusk; his daughter, Rebecca (Adam) Rusk Emling of Bourbonnais; and four granddaughters, Savanna, Nevaeh, Ariella, and Montana. He is preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Thomas Rusk. Visitation will take place at Jensen Funeral Home in Kankakee on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, starting at 2pm until the memorial service at 4pm. Father Dan Belanger from St. George Church will officiate. A dinner will follow the memorial service at Jensen Funeral Home. Burial will take place at All Saints Cemetery in Bourbonnais. Cremation rites have been accorded.