William Lukens, 90, of Gladstone, Il, died Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at his home in Gladstone, Il.
Born on November 4, 1935, in Monmouth, Ill., he was the son of Glen and Ethel Reem Lukens. On December 4, 1955, he married MaryAnn Polson. She preceded him in death on January 12, 2022.
Bill worked in construction his whole life as an iron worker until his retirement. He never saw work as a job, it was a passion of his and he enjoyed it. Bill was mechanically inclined, he owned and operated Lukens Repair Service and had a wrecker business. In his free time, he enjoyed gardening, fishing, watching NASCAR and boating on the Mississippi River. Most of all, time spent with family brought him the most joy.
He is survived by his three children: Donna (Thomas) Adolph of Gladstone, Ill., Ann Zart of Burlington, and Jody (John) Gustafson of Burlington; five grandchildren: Austin Adolph, Audra (Karl) Bair, Janie (Michael) LeMón, Haley Zart, and Will (Jessica) Zart, and two great grandchildren: Rossi and Mila LeMón. Also surviving is one brother, Wayne Lukens of Casselberry, Fla.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife MaryAnn, son Darrell in infancy, and siblings Margaret Lukens and Dale Lukens.
Per his wishes cremation has been entrusted and accorded to the care of Lunning Chapel.
The visitation for Bill will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Friday, May 22, 2026, at Lunning Chapel where the family will meet with friends. A private burial will be in Carman Cemetery at a later date.