Edna Hibbs

Edna E. Hibbs, 88 ROCKFORD - Edna E. Hibbs, 88, died Tuesday, April 26, 2011, in Rockford Memorial Hospital after a short illness. Born Aug. 23, 1922, in Thayer, Kan., the daughter of Roy and Gerti (Keller) Plotner. Married her loving husband, William Wiley Hibbs in 1939. Edna worked in various occupations that included banking, insurance, Sears and was a beautician for 30 years in her home. She always found time for sewing, knitting, baking and camping. Her main hobby for years was operating her ham radio, which was how she met Allen Hockey of England and began a 35-year friendship. She was a wonderful daughter, sister, aunt, wife, mother, grandmother and friend with a caring and compassionate heart who will be missed by all. Survivors include her daughter-in-law, Diane Hibbs; grandchildren, Curtiss (Cherie), Jeanette and Laura; great-grandchildren, Breanna, Corey, Mikayla and Madelyn; sisters, Joanne, Kay, Rosalie and Monaray; brother, Everette; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill; and sons, Eugene and Kenneth Hibbs. The family wishes to thank her devoted niece, Evelyn; VNA Hospice, her home-care girls, Tonya and Lisa; and all Edna's neighbors and friends for their kindness and care. At Edna's request, private service. Inurnment in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Fitzgerald Funeral Home and Crematory is assisting the family. Extend condolences online at www.fitzgeraldfh.com.