Lyle Tambling

Lyle A. Tambling

Age 89 of rural Dwight, passed away Wednesday morning February 11, 2015

Born January 8, 1926 on the family farm in rural Gardner, Lyle Allen was a son of the late Villeroy and Elsie (Buehler) Tambling. He was educated in the Maher and Monson country schools and was a 1942 graduate of Gardner South Wilmington High School. On February 19, 1949, Lyle married Norma Olson in the Cabery Presbyterian Church. Retiring in 2001, Lyle farmed for over 50 years, along with trucking, custom combining and custom spraying. He was a seed representative for F.S. and Moew's and also worked at RR Donnelley for several years during the winter months. Lyle was an active member of Church of Hope in Gardner, where he was a former elder and deacon. He taught Sunday school, sang in the choir and was on the start-up dart ball team for the church. Lyle served on the Livingston County Farm Service Board, The Livingston County Farm Bureau Board and the Livingston Service Company Board of Directors for 18 years. He was a Round Grove Township Cemetery Trustee and led the Campus Reddick 4-H for several years. Lyle truly enjoyed dancing and sang in a Barbershop Quartet. He was a member of the Barbershop Harmony Society and formerly belonged to the Morris Chapter. Lyle enjoyed being social, always had a joke to share, and never knew a stranger. He took pleasure in supporting the local communities and will be remembered for his love of watching his children and grandchildren participate in their school activities.

Survivors include his eight children: Terrance (Carrie) Tambling of Morris, Peggy Tambling of Olympia Fields, Pamela Latta of Palm Coast, Florida, Patricia (Cary) Rosenbaum of Dwight, Phyllis (Cate Lavey) Tambling of Boise, Idaho, Pauline (Bill) Hoffman of Gardner, Michael (Shari) Tambling of Dwight and Chris Tambling of Florence, Kentucky; (17) grandchildren: Nicole (Scott) Logan, Rachel (Mark) Kemple, Linsay Tambling, Bradford and Brenton Latta, Joshua (Sherri) and Jason (Kady) Sassenger, Chenoa (Donnie) Tolan, Dale (Bridget), Nolan and Lane Hoffman, Colton, Chaney, Jordan and Grant Tambling, John (Jenny) Lavey and Brooke (Jade Riley) Seidl; (27) Great Grandchildren: Carli, Sam, Zack, Erin, Seth, Hannah, Ethan, Grace, Alauralyn, Quenton, Alex, Adam, Gavin, Cayden, Wesley, Desmond, Tessa, Emalyn, Miley, Jackson, George, Elsie, Audrey, Evalyn, Samuel, Olivia and Eleanor; two sisters-in-law: Janice Tambling of Morris and Ann (the late Wesley) Olson of Bourbonnais; nieces and nephews: Bonnie Grieff, Betty Holly, Tom Tambling, Villa Tjelle, LaVaun Tira, Susan McDaniel, Tami Finn and Scott, Mike, Pat and Kelley Olson, as well as his cousin Harriett Topliff of Bourbonnais.

Lyle was preceded in death by his parents, wife Norma; grandson Cort Michael Tambling, son-in-law David Andersen; brother Morgan Tambling and sister Georgia Belle Grieff.

Visitation and Video Tribute will be held at the Church of Hope, 202 North Monroe Street in Gardner on Sunday, February 15, 2015, between the hours of 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will follow Monday morning February 16th at 10:00 a.m. in the church. Reverend Janet M. Chandler will officiate.

Burial will be in Round Grove Cemetery in rural Dwight, where Lyle will be laid to rest with his late wife Norma. Lyle's grandchildren will act as pallbearers and honorary pallbearers.

Preferred memorials may be made as gifts in Lyle's memory to the Church of Hope, 202 North Monroe Street, Gardner, Illinois 60424

Friends may sign the online guest book or send private condolences to the family by logging onto: www.ReevesFuneral.com

Funeral services and arrangements have been made under the direction and care of Reeves Funeral Homes, Ltd. in Gardner. (815/237-2526)