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FREDERICK SIBLEY Obituary
Fred was born Aug. 22, 1938, in Sycamore, with his twin brother Charles, the son of Francis and Esther (Morison) Sibley. He graduated from Sycamore High School in 1956. He then served in the U.S. Army, stationed in Germany and Texas. On Sept. 30, 1961, he married Patricia Henigan at Sycamore Methodist Church, by the Rev. Wayne Leighty.
Fred participated in many sports and was a member of the first undefeated football team at Sycamore High School, coached by Pete Johnson. He also represented Sycamore at Boys State.
He was an active member of the Sycamore Veterans Home. Fred also was a member of Univets Post 1 and American Legion Post 99, Sycamore; he was past president of the Memorial Home Board, and Fred was club manager for more than 25 years, doing many things at the club for the citizens of the community. He was president of the Baseball Little League for many years. His proudest accomplishment was when he and his many friends formed the Baseball Complex Committee, of which Fred was chairman for many years, and through his hard efforts, along with many friends and volunteers, the complex was built and is now known as the athletic complex.
Fred is survived by his two sons, Tom (Julie) Sibley of California and Scott (Michelle) Sibley of Naperville; son-in-law, Chad Wiersma of Milton, Wis.; grandsons, Maxwell, Michael and Benjamin Sibley of Naperville and Hunter Wiersma of Milton, Wis.; granddaughters, Logan Sibley of Arizona and Nicole Sibley of California; twin brother, Charles "Chuck" (Ann) Sibley of Genoa; brother, Gerald (Jane) Sibley of Florida; sister, Rose Marie Tarmichael of West Chicago; two sisters-in-law, Sue Henigan of Batavia and Judy (Jim) Cochrane of Malta; several nieces and nephews.
Fred was preceded in death by his parents; wife; daughter, Suzanne; and other family members.
Memorials in Fred's name may be made to DeKalb County Hospice, or St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 4619 Ravenswood Ave., Chicago, IL 60640.
Memorial service will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at Quiram-Sycamore Funeral Chapel, 1245 Somonauk St., Sycamore, with the Rev. Stephen Persson officiating. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, at the funeral chapel. Burial with military honors will take place at Elmwood Cemetery, Sycamore, immediately following the service.
Quiram-Sycamore Funeral Chapel assisted the family; 815-895-6589; www.olsonfh.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for FREDERICK SIBLEY
Heidi Miller-Hood
December 2, 2009
Scott and family,
I am so very sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. Please know that I am praying for you and the rest of your family. From across the miles, I am so very sorry. Always a friend,
Mary Emmer
November 21, 2009
I was sorry to read of your fathers passing. He was a fine man. I will remember your mom and dad in my prayers.
Rachael Lahti Donnelly
November 9, 2009
To Fred's family: I am so sorry for your loss. I went to high school with the twins--we loved those handsome, devilish boys! Let those good memories help you work thru this sad time. My sincere condolences especially to Chuck.
Alice and Edward Paulson
November 9, 2009
We are deeply saddened to read of the death of Fred. He will be missed by all. Chuck, the loss of a twin is especially difficult.
The Curzon Family
November 8, 2009
Scott and Tommy,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Your Father was a great man and an asset to the entire Sycamore Community.
Roberta S,otj
November 8, 2009
Tom,Scott and Chuck, I looked forwrad to seeing Fred everyday at the store playing his Lotto numbers. It was our few minutes to have a good laugh about something. He did a lot of things for Sycamore and those around him. Thank you Fred, You will be missed. My thoughts are with you boys at this difficult time.
November 7, 2009
Scott/Michelle, Tom and Chuck,
Our sincere sympathy to you in the loss of your father/brother Fred. We were his neighbor for 10 years, and new him for many years before that. He will be missed as he was such a caring person.
Dick and Barb Lindgren
November 7, 2009
Chuck, Scott, and Tom
My deepest sympathy to you and your families on your loss. I worked with Fred for many years at the Club. Fred was a good friend and had such a caring soul. He will be missed by so many.
Trudy Loomis
November 7, 2009
To Chuck, Tom and Scott, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of loss. I feel like I've known Fred forever and he will be sorely missed by us.
Karen & Bud (Hilstrom) Duffey
November 7, 2009
To Chuck, Tom and Scott, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of loss. I feel like I've known Fred forever and he will be sorely missed by us.
November 6, 2009
Sibley Family,
I am so sorry. You have my sincere sympathies.
I knew Fred in high school; for some reason we would get the giggles in A'capella class. Luckily, we never got caught. As the years went by, it was always fun to see him when I visited Sycamore.
A few years ago I talked with Fred and told him I was sorry to hear about Pat's illness. He quickly
said, "That's okay." He would take good care of her. Such a sweet man.
He will be missed by many.
Carolyn Carlson Burns
ken mathey
November 6, 2009
Chuck, Tom, Scott, and the Sibley family,
Sorry for your loss. I enjoyed the pleasure of being with Fred through various functions, and never didn't have a good time. He will be missed. God Bless.
Jim Mandery
November 5, 2009
Our symphony to Chuck and family of Fred. Fred and Jim Tucker (deceased) had taken my 1939 chevy car from the front of my girlfriends house (Linda Frautschy) in 1956. I had to go to the police and report my car as stolen. the police took me home on Commercial street and there they were. I did not press charges. Memories are made of Love. Carol and I both loved him.
We will miss him dearly. God Bless All
John & Pat Weinert
November 5, 2009
Tom,Scott,Chuck and family, sorry for your loss our prays are with you. Fred was a special friend to our family. He will be missed but not forgotten. I (John)will not be attending the visitation or funeral as I am out of town. My thougths will be with you.
Colette Groves (Davis)
November 5, 2009
My sincere sympathy to the loss of Fred. Whenever I saw him, he always spoke, said a friendly hello. Fred also was my son's(Shay) best buddy when we visited the Vets Club with my parents and at the children's parties. He will be missed greatly.
Jim, Colette, & Shay Groves
Bon & Chub Erwin
November 5, 2009
Chuck & Sibley family, so sorry for your loss, our condolences & prayers to you all.Fred was a real friend to all who knew him. he's gone'a be missed greatly......"1/2 of a great team"
November 4, 2009
It seems like every time I look at the Obituaries there is some one I know many years ago . Every one in Scyamore had to know Fed and his brother chuck . But you have my greates sympathy Moose Struthers
November 4, 2009
Tom & Scott- So sorry for your loss. Your dad was such an asset to the community. Such a genuine caring person. He will be missed. Your in my prayers at this difficult time.
Jane Luper-Anderson Harlingen TX. (formerly Sycamore)
November 4, 2009
Chuck Tom and Scott,
My prayer are with all you. I have known all of you my whole life and Fred will be missed.
Maryann Weinert
Michelle Cadie
November 4, 2009
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
November 4, 2009
The Sibley family.
Dianna and I are very sorry for your loss. Fred Chuck and I have been close frinds ever since my grandma Tewksbury took care of us when we were small kids.Our sympathies to the whole family.
Tuffy and Dianna Ross
Bob and Alta Hough
November 4, 2009
To Fred's family, we are sorry for your loss. Unfortunately will not be able to make it to the visitation or funeral due to the fact we are in Texas. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Lou Hollingsworth
November 4, 2009
Tom, Scott and family,
Whenever I visited Sycamore, I ran into Fred. He always took time to talk to me, and I enjoyed every minute. Your family has always been special to me for many reasons. Our hearts go out to you and the entire family.
Tony Scott
November 4, 2009
Tom, Scott and family, Fred will be missed by the community greatly. He made a difference in the community every time he left the house. He made a difference in my life and I Thank him for that. The community needs more people like Fred Sibley. Your work is done Fred. R.I.P. my friend.
November 4, 2009
Chuck,
Our sympathies to you and your family in the passing of Fred.
Gary and Donna Wagenknecht
Marion, IL
Dale Remala
November 4, 2009
Pat and I are very sorry of your loss. I enjoyed many times thru the years with Fred.
I am sorry that we are out of State and cannot attend the rites.
wanda mitchell
November 4, 2009
i am very sorry for your loss he will be missed wanda
Tim Hoecherl
November 4, 2009
Tom and family, Fred will be missed by the entire Sycamore community. You are in our thoughts.
Mary and Don Becker
November 4, 2009
To Fred's Family.
There are people that you are acquainted with, then there are friends. Fred was a true friend. We didn't keep in touch often, but when I was in town, I always found Fred to talk to him. He didn't judge me, he was just my friend. When I visited him in the hospital, we talked about alot of things, he missed his wife, he worried about how his kids would be without him, and he would miss his grandkids. I told him I would bet the Kentucky Derby for him and I would miss him. His last words to me were, Tell Don hi and take care of yourself. I will miss Fred.
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