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Mary Hibbits Obituary

HIBBITS Mary Frances (Smith) Mary Frances (Smith) Hibbits, 81, of Oregon, Ohio, died unexpectedly Wednesday, January 14, 2009, at her winter residence in Sahuarita, AZ. Born November 7, 1927, in Fordland, MO, she was the daughter of Forest K. and Frances M. (Reed) Smith. A 1945 graduate of Waite High School, she was a long distance operator for Ohio Bell and also worked part time at St. Charles Hospital as an operator. Mary is survived by her loving daughters, Sandi (Michael) Bailey, Susan (Dale) Bigelow; sister, Flo (Dick) Fox; sisters-in-law, Elaine Horn and Donna Hammond; grandchildren, Mark (Debbie) Ellis, Lynn (Matt) Spicer, Scott (Melissa) Ellis, Mindy (Jerry) Miller, Jeff (Jada) Ellis, Gary (Lori) Hickman, Todd (Kate) Hickman, Donnita Strohmeier, Josh, David, and Tami; 22 great-grandchildren and one on the way; close companion, Ken Mason and best friend, Lila Fabor. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Paul; son, Pete and brother, Ken Smith. The family will receive friends Sunday from 2-7 p.m. at Hoeflinger-Bolander Funeral Home, 3500 Navarre Ave., where funeral services will be held Monday at 1 p.m. Interment will follow at St. Ignatius Cemetery. A wake will be held at the Oak Shade Grove Clubhouse following the burial.

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Published by The Blade from Jan. 17 to Jan. 18, 2009.

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Tom & Jacque (Miles) Keller

January 31, 2009

Dear Sue and Family,
We were saddened to hear of your mother's passing and want you to know you are in our thoughts and prayers. May your memories comfort you and time soften the hurt...
Always,

Mary Jane Finch

January 20, 2009

Sue, we are so sorry we can't be there at this sad time. Know that the love of your friends and family will carry you through this sorrowful time.
Love, Mary Jane & Carl Finch

michael willinger

January 19, 2009

Sue,
My deepest sympathy on the loss of your mother. I'm sorry I could not be at the funeral home last night. Let me know if there is anything I can do to help.
Love,
Mike Willinger

Don and Kathy Finfrock

January 17, 2009

Sue,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Keep your special memories close,they seem to warm our hearts.You are our dearest friend and we are here for you..always.
Kathy and Don Finfrock

Kurt and Beth Ackerman

January 17, 2009

Dear Sue and Family, you have our deepest sympathies on the passing of your loved one. You are dear to us and we share in your grief. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to be of help. Love you!

Sue & Mark Sundquist

January 17, 2009

SueB, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Take comfort in knowing that she is no longer in pain and has joined the rest of your family. We are only a phone call away if we can do anything to lessen your burden. Always!

Phyllis Stanford

January 17, 2009

Sue, and Family.
So sorry to hear about your Mother. My love and prayers are with all of you.
Phyllis Stanford.

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