With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Charles M. Luecke of Freeport, Illinois, who passed away on August 25, 2023 at the age of 93. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Charles M. Luecke to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Robert Luecke and Margaret Luecke (Blust); his former life partner Margie Beirau; his children, Martin Charles and Lucretia Ann; and his siblings, Robert Luecke and Margaret Kidwell.

He is survived by : his wife Betty; his sister Mary Motsinger-Esposito; his children, Alicia DeMichele (Tony), Rob Luecke (Mary), Marcia Toepfer, Bernie Luecke (Sarah), Cuban and Vivian Lezcano-Lytle; his grandchildren, Lucrecia London (Ronnie), Alivia Runte (Patrick) and Anthony; his great grandchildren, Alyssa, Jasmyn, Paityn London, Anna Luecke, Elyse, Audra Luecke, Alan Slager and Leah Thomas; and also, Mary Zepko, Mark Bradley (Jill), Don Bradley (Shirley) and Therese Shaw. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to Aquin Catholic Schools or St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Burke-Tubbs Funeral Home