Elizabeth Elaine Hibbard's Obituary
Elaine passed away after a long illness on Wednesday, July 9, 2008 at the age of 80.
She was born Elizabeth Elaine Keating on June 15, 1928 in Decatur. Elaine raised her children, looked after her mother, Teresa Keating, and worked at Caterpillar Tractor Company for over 30 years. After her retirement and to keep active, she volunteered at the Decatur Airport and at St. Mary’s Hospital. She lived a private and quiet life.
Survivors include her daughter, Sheila Hibbard who resides in Portland, OR and son, Ray Hibbard who lives in Chicago, IL.
Services will be held at 1:00 pm Monday July 14, 2008 in Moran & Goebel Funeral Home, 2801 N. Monroe Street, Decatur, IL. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery Illiopolis, IL. View the online obituary and send condolences to the Hibbard family at www.moranandgoebel.com.
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