Loren L. Loudenburg
August 3, 1931 ~ April 27, 2020
Loren L. Loudenburg, 88, of Toulon, Illinois and formerly of Castleton, Illinois passed away 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 27, 2020 at Kewanee Care Center in Kewanee, Illinois.
Loren was born August 3, 1931 at home in rural Bradford, Illinois the son of Lovell and Blanche (McKeever) Loudenburg. He married Mary Eble September 14, 1952 in Bradford. She passed away August 18, 2000.
He is survived by four children: Jean (Joe) Rohrig of Kewanee, IL, Nancy (Rick) Heaton of Toulon, IL, Steve (Marjie) Loudenburg of Bradford, IL and Jeffrey (Rebecca) Loudenburg of Bradford, IL; seven grandchildren: Bret and Eric (Emmy) Allen, Jason Loudenburg, Jenna (Rileigh) Clark, Jon and Elizabeth Heaton, and Jessica Loudenburg; four great-grandchildren: Marcus and Daniel Allen, Addysen and Brantley Allen; one brother: Keith (Kellie) Loudenburg of Bradford and one sister, Elva "Punk" Loudenburg of Kewanee.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, and one sister: Darlene Kaiser.
Loren graduated from Bradford High School. He was a retired farmer from Stark County and worked at C.T. Rees Elevator. He was on the Stark County Board and enjoyed mowing at Arrowhead. Loren liked John Deere Tractor's and was a member of the Illinois Valley 2 Cylinder Club and would race in slow races. Loren shared his love of tractors with his grandchildren.
A drive by visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Saturday, May 2, 2020 at Grant-Johnson Funeral Home in Bradford. A private graveside service will be held at Osceola Grove Cemetery in rural Bradford. Memorials may be directed to Leet Memorial United Methodist Church, Bradford. Online condolences may be sent to www.grant-johnsonfh.com.
I have a broken heart today. Loren was such a fine and gracious man. Have many fun memories that we will always remember. Sending our love, hugs and prayers to his family..
One of the friendliest and kindest individuals I ever met. Sending condolences to the family.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all the Loudenburg family. May God be with all of you. May he Rest In Peace. ðŸ™ðŸ™ðŸ™ðŸ™
Jean, Nancy, Steve & Jeff our thoughts & prayers are with all of you.
sorry for your loss your family are all in our prayers
Nancy, I was very sorry to hear about the loss of your Father. I remember Loren from way back in the old days! Please extend my condolences to Steve and Jeff and the rest of your family.
I’m so sorry for your loss!
I met Loren in our grief support group. He was a special person who hosted parties and hay rack rides for that group. He was always . I have many fond memories of Loren. Sympathy to his family. Dorean Seitz
Dear Steve and Marjie….we were sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad. May God bless and comfort you and your family at this time.
Love,
Bob and Marlene
I’m so sorry for your loss and prayers to all of you. I was glad to have known and worked with him. You are all in my thoughts and prayers
Steve and Jeff I’m sorry to hear of your dad passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Loren was one of my favorite FFA dads. I know one of his fondest memories, and mine, was the trip to Louisville. He always had a smile on his face. Loren was blessed with a wonderful family.
God be with you and your family.