Melvin Clifford Hupp

Melvin Clifford Hupp, 82, of Kankakee, passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at Ascension St. Mary’s Hospital. He was born August 18, 1939, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri the son of Melvin and Buelah (Warren) Hupp. On June 23, 1990, he married Kathy McGrath. He was an owner and operator of his own roofing business, Hupp’s Roofing. He enjoyed fishing, going to the casino, and watching NASCAR. Most of all he loved spending time with his grandchildren. Clifford is survived by his loving wife, Kathy Hupp; a daughter, Lana (Ron) Sommer; stepchildren, Brad (Tiffany) Castongia, Stefanie (Randy) Meredith; brothers, Lonnie (Marlene) Hupp, Charles Hupp, Randy (Dorrie) Hupp, Jerry Hupp, and Nathan Hupp; a sister, Martha Nami; grandchildren, Clifford, Doug, Holly, Kevin, Coty, Nicole, Megan, and Jacey; great grandchildren, Melanie, Morgan, and Tommy; great-great grandchildren, Lincoln, Maggie, and Erin. He is preceded in death by a son, Clifford Hupp; his parents; siblings, Elizabeth Foster, Louise Leggett, and LeRoy Leggett; and a grandson, Tommy Marek. Visitation will be held Friday, August 19, 2022, at Jensen Funeral Home, Kankakee from 3pm until 6pm. Memorials may be made to the wishes of the family.