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Gail Nibbe

1942 - 2019

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1942

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2019

Gail Nibbe Obituary

Gail Nibbe

COSBY - Gail Nibbe, age 76, of Cosby, passed away Saturday July 27, 2019.She was born on July 28, 1942 in Chesterton, IN and was a nurse for 40 years. She was a graduate from Hobart High School in 1960 and in 2001 she retired to Cosby, TN. She enjoyed cooking, crocheting and later quilting.

She is survived by her husband Kenneth Nibbe of Cosby; brother Robert (Wanda) Jenkins of Middlesex, North Carolina; sons Richard (Jolene) Hiatt, Jr. of Anchorage, Alaska, Douglas Hiatt of Valparaiso, IN; daughter Janifer (Mike) of Valparaiso, IN; stepsons Russell (Denise) Nibbe, Sr. of Strawberry Plains, TN, Mark Nibbe of Hobart, IN; ten grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and many other family and friends. She was cremated per her request and no services are planned.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hospice in Porter Memorial Hospital in Valparaiso, IN. Family and friends may sign the guest register online at www.manesfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements by MANES FUNERAL HOME.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Times on Jul. 30, 2019.

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Dave & Valerie

August 3, 2019

Our thoughts and prayers go to all friends and family.

Dick Erow

August 2, 2019

Ken, I was sorry to see about Gail's passing. Going on without a long time spouse/loved one has to be difficult. I hope she did not suffer from a long lingering illness. Again, my condolences to you.

July 30, 2019

Ken and family,
I'm sorry for the loss of your wife and mother Gail.
May God be with you and comfort you.

Oryn Carlisle

Janifer Keel

July 29, 2019

Mom I am going to miss you. But I'm glad your pain free. Love your daughter

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