Clifford H. Mackeben, age 90, and life-long resident of Stockton, IL passed away at home surrounded by family on October 27, 2020.  He was born June 20, 1930; the son of the late Alwin and Eloise Mackeben.  Clifford married his high school sweetheart, Betty Jones, on February 10, 1952.  They were graduates of the Stockton High School Class of 1948.

Clifford loved family, community, and travel.  His love for "Betty Ann" never wavered over 68 years of marriage, raising four children.  He enjoyed time with family and was always pleased to have his children and their families take new adventures.  He was active and well respected in the community, enjoying daily coffee at McDonalds with friends and serving on the Lions Club for more than 55 years, often in leadership positions, and working well over fifty Fourth of July celebrations.  Clifford set a goal early in life to visit all fifty United States and tour many national parks.  He and Betty achieved this goal, and in doing so took their family on annual summer vacations, always by car and often with camper trailer, to include trips to his favorite locations of Washington DC, Rocky Mountain National Park, Mount Rushmore, the Badlands, and Yosemite.  He and Betty also took several international trips after his retirement and established a second community of friends in Myrtle Beach, SC, spending 25 seasons there as "snowbirds."

He was one of the original employees of Atwood Manufacturing starting when the company opened a production facility in Stockton during the early 1950's.  "Mack" worked his way up from assembly line production, to foreman of many departments, and later as a member of the management team.  He was a well-respected leader in the company during his 40-year tenure, retiring in 1992.

Clifford is survived by his wife, Betty, children, Joan Lee Mackeben of Franklin, TN, David Mackeben of Sycamore, IL, Dan (Karen) Mackeben of Lodi, CA, Cathy (Butch) Magee of Stockton.  Grandchildren, Mark Mackeben, Melanie (Chris) Stearns, Ben (Cora) Magee, Anna (Alex) Goulart, Dylan Mackeben, and great-grandchild Audrey.  Brothers, Don (LaDelle) Mackeben of Mounds View, MN and Wayne (Mary) Mackeben of Kildeer, IL.

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at 3:00pm at Hermann Funeral Home in Stockton with a visitation before the service beginning at 2:00pm. Social distancing will be practiced.  A memorial fund has been established.  Condolences may be shared with his family at www.hermannfuneralhome.com