Rose Luebbert
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Rose M. Luebbert, 76, of Hartford, Illinois passed away at 2:16 p.m. on Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at Gateway Regional Medical Center in Granite City.
She was born March 13, 1940 in Alton, a daughter of David and Isadora Lilley.
She married Dudley T. Luebbert on April 4, 1959 in Hartford, Illinois and he passed away on January 1, 2005 after 45 years of cherished memories of their life together.
Rose served the Village of Hartford as the first woman elected as a trustee on the board from April 21, 1981 until March 31, 1994. She then served as the Village Clerk until May 2000. She was a member of the Hartford Women’s Club for many years, Civic League, Hartford Chamber of Commerce and the Citizens for Lewis and Clark Development at site #1. She enjoyed politics and would be hugging a politician and shaking hands with another at the same time. She gave many hours of dedication to a better Hartford throughout her life and was well respected for her dedication. She enjoyed her days of traveling with her husband, sewing, her grandchildren and will be remembered for the love and special times shared with her family and friends.
She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Kim and Dennis Nappier of Florida; three sons and daughters-in-law, James and Paula Luebbert of Bethalto, William and Tina Luebbert of Piasa and Theodore and Kristie Luebbert of Hartford; seven grandchildren, Jennifer, Justin, Kevin, Ryan, Seth, Matthew and Melina; several great grandchildren; many nieces; nephews; other extended family and friends. In addition to her beloved husband and parents, she was preceded in death a brother, David Lilley and four sisters, Carol, Addie, Bea and Shirley.
In celebration of her life, visitation will be held at Irwin Chapel, 3960 Maryville Road in Granite City on Sunday, November 13, 2016 from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m. where funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, November 14 with Reverend Steve Barrett officiating. Burial will be at Wanda Cemetery in South Roxana, Illinois. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association and may be accepted at the funeral home. www.irwinchapel.com
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