Loren M. “Tuffy” Ellis, 74, of West Union, IL passed away 2:45 AM Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023 in Marshall Rehabilitation and Nursing at Marshall, IL. Tuffy was the former owner of Ellis Electric. He was born Sept. 24, 1948 at Terre Haute, IN, the son of Max and Norma Gail Houpt Ellis. On August 11, 1967 he married Karen E. Chapman and she survives. In addition to Karen he is survived by a son Curt Ellis of West Union; two grandchildren, Matthew (Maria) Ellis of Pensacola, FL and Elizabeth Ellis of Nashville, TN and two sisters, Jeanette Culp and Fawneile Jackson both of Robinson, IL. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Kyle Ellis and a sister, Jeanenne Ellis. He was a lifetime member of the Masonic Lodge of West Union and was a NASCAR fan. He was very instrumental in the construction of the West Union ball park and spent countless hours at that facility in maintenance and working with children on baseball and softball skills. He was a graduate of Hutsonville High School. Services in honor of his life will be 12 Noon Wednesday at the First Christian Church at West Union with Steve Dolson officiating. Burial will be in the Harrison Cemetery. Visitation will be 10:00 AM until service time Wednesday at the church. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Research. Online condolences are being accepted at pearcefuneralservices.com.