Martin Clore

Martin “Buck” R. Clore, age 89, of Chatsworth, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 28, 2025 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

Martin is survived by his beloved wife Mary (nee Steinman) Clore; his son Gary Clore; his granddaughters, Jessica (Jason) Niemann and Mara (Chris Lowery) Clore; grandchildren, Noah Niemann, Luke Niemann, Owen Niemann, Mason Bof, Karsyn Basham, Espyn Bof, and Cooper Bof; his sister, Fran Middleton of Kentucky; brother-in-law James (Carol) Steinman.

He is preceded in death by his parents Elbert and Ruth (nee Walton) Clore and his son Michael Clore.

Martin will be remembered for working and retiring from Diller Tile where he worked for over 35 years. In his spare time he and Mary enjoyed going and participating in antique shows and flea markets, where they collected and sold glassware and furniture among many other things. He was an avid sports fan, especially Kentucky Basketball, Cincinnati Red Baseball, and all kinds of college football. In his younger years he enjoyed bowling and playing softball. Overall else he loved his family, especially when he was able to play games with the grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, donations made in Martin's name to the Chatsworth Fire Department and EMT's would be appreciated.