Larry "Tuff" Eble
February 2, 1940 ~ May 15, 2025
Born in:
Bradford, IL
Resided in:
Kewanee, IL
Larry “Tuff” Eble 85 of Kewanee formerly of Bradford, Il, passed away at OSF Hospital in Peoria, Il on May 15th, 2025.
Tuff was born February 2nd, 1940 in Bradford, Il. The son of George and Fayetta Eble. He married Janet Sturm on February 14th, 1972 in Aberdeen, Mississippi.
He is survived by his wife, Janet, and sons James Eble of Bradford, Il and Greg (Krista) Eble of Kewanee, Il and beloved grandchildren, Megan (David) Washburn, Haley Eble and Tyler Jackson, and Dana Eble all of Kewanee, Il and his adored great grandchildren, Owen, Blakely, and Jett, and one sister, Judy (Joe) Bachman of Roanoke, Il.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters, Mary Loudenburg and Edythe Bosch of Connecticut and brothers, James “Jim” Eble, Donald “Buzz”, infant brother Stephen and brothers in law, Loren Loudenburg and Ralph Bosch.
He graduated from Bradford High School in 1958. Upon graduation, Tuff spent majority of his life farming. He served as Road Commissioner for 16 years. He retired from FS. His hobbies included collecting toy tractors, rough housing with his great grandchildren, and his morning routine of breakfast and coffee at the Red Apple in Kewanee, Il.
A memorial visitation will be held from 4:00pm -6:00pm on Thursday, May 22, 2025 at Grant-Johnson Funeral Home in Bradford, IL. Graveside Services will be held at 11:00am on Friday, May 23, 2025 at Osceola Grove Cemetery in Bradford, IL.
Memorials may be directed to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Services
Memorial Visitation: Thursday, May 22, 2025 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Grant-Johnson Funeral Home- Bradford
217 E. Main Street
Bradford , IL 61421
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We are deeply sorry to hear the loss of Tuff.
I remember all of you from gatherings at Loren & Mary’s.
Jerry Kopp
Our Uncle Tuff,
So many wonderful memories thinking about him. As a city kid I was fortunate enough to spend a couple of summers on the farm with Uncle Tuff. So many firsts. First cigarette.(it was a late 60s.) first beer, learning to drive. I remember when we were very young and he brought newborn piglets into the house for us to play with. I also remember one of the best pieces of advice that I’ve ever received. “ The problem with getting drunk is you either wanna f*** or fight. And you can’t do either of them well!” Truer words were never spoken:) He will be missed but he will not be forgotten. In his honor, I will go see a man about a goat!
Janet, just heard about Tuff’s passing. So sorry to hear this. Thoughts and prayers to you and the family. I remember many stories he told setting at break table at the shop. His sence of humor cracked everyone up. He will be missed.
Deepest sympathy to all of the family.
Phil
Our Deepest sympathy to you Janet and family.
Mrs. Janet so sorry for your loss! Mr Tuff was a great man! God bless your family🙏
Janet
Our sympathy to you at the passing of Tuff. You’re in our thoughts.
Gene and Rnae Chamberlain