Obituary: Bradley

Frank James Bradley Sr., 82, Fairbury, died at 8:59 pm Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at Arcadia Care of Toulon.

A Celebration of his Life will be held Saturday, October 25, 2025 at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury from 1:00 to 3:00 pm.  The family suggests memorials be given to the charity of their choice.

Mr. Bradley was born December 28, 1942 in Fairbury, IL the son of Victor and Elsie Johnson Bradley.  He married Janice J. Eilts on August 22, 1964 in Fairbury.  She survives in Fairbury.

Other survivors include one son, Frank James Bradley Jr., Louisiana, one daughter, Victoria Anderson, Chatsworth, IL, five grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents and one brother.

Mr. Bradley previously worked at Roof Manufacturing, Pontiac as a welder and later at PTC Alliance, Fairbury as a crane operator.  

Mr. Bradley enjoyed making knives and was always willing to help others by trimming trees or plowing snow.