Herbert Hibbing

Herbert (Herb) Hibbing, 88, of Beecher, passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at his home. He was born March 10, 1932 in Beecher, the son of Ernst and Emilie (Bruns) Hibbing. Herb was a farmer and later in his career became a mail carrier for the US Post Office in Beecher. Herb loved sports, especially baseball. He was an avid fan of the Chicago White Sox and played softball in his earlier years. Herb also enjoyed traveling and looked forward to his trips to Florida each winter. Herb and his two sisters shared a love of country music throughout their lives. Herb is survived by his nephews and nieces, Gary Lange of Beecher, Dan Lange of Western Springs, Steven Lange of Beecher, Gayle Lange of Woodside, CA, Kathy Lange-Ellis of Willowbrook, and David Meyer of Beecher. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rita Hibbing, who passed in July 1992 and his wife, Louise Hibbing, who passed in July 2020. He was also preceded in death by his parents, Ernst and Emilie Hibbing and two sisters and their husbands, Ruth (Gilbert) Lange and Margaret (Milford) Meyer. Visitation will be held Saturday, December 12, 2020 from 9am to 11am at Zion Lutheran Church, Grant Park. A funeral service will be held at 11am with Pastor Cory Estby, officiating. Burial will be at St. Paul’s Lutheran Cemetery in Beecher. We ask that you please follow the state’s guidelines where masks/face coverings and distancing are concerned. On behalf of the family, church, and the funeral home staff, we would like to thank you for your cooperation.