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Mary Elizabeth Hess
1930 - 09/14/2025
BORN
1930
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09/14/2025
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Mary Hess Obituary
September 25, 1930 - September 14, 2025
Mary Elizabeth "Libby" Hess, 94, of Moline, passed away Sunday, September 14, 2025 at Friendship Manor, Rock Island. Arrangements pending at Rafferty Funeral Home, Moline
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Judy (Hess) Nordholm
September 19, 2025
I will always remember Libby. She was full of life and energy. Condolences to Eddie and the family.
Linda Hess- Sanders
September 19, 2025
My deepest sympathy to Ed, the boys, and their families. So many good memories with Libby growing up.
Pat Stone
September 18, 2025
To Ed and family
I´m sorry I won´t be able to extend my condolences in person as I am in Florida. Libby was a special lady and I am so glad to have known her. May she shine her light with the angels in heaven now.
Brian & Sue Bickrop
September 18, 2025
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
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