Clifford Grote,

Clifford J. Grote, Sr. Formerly of Franklin Park. Passed away Dec. 2, at the age of 89. Beloved husband of the late Veronica and the late Lois. Loving father of Clifford, Jr. (Elena) Grote. Dear grandfather of Shannon, Davis, Ryan (Sarah), and Michael. Great grandfather of Clarissa, Christopher, Nicholas, and Makayla. In lieu of flowers donations to the Mesilla Valley Hopsice, 299 Montana Ave., Las Cruces, NM 88005 appreciated. Visitation Monday 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Funeral Tuesday 9:30 a.m. from Sax-tiedemann Funeral Home & Crematorium 9568 Belmont Ave. Franklin Park to St. Gertrude Church for mass at 10:00 a.m. Interment Elmwood Cemetery. For informtation please call (847) 678-1950. www.sax-tiedemann.com