Joseph G. Hoebing
Joseph Gerard Hoebing Obituary
Joseph G. Hoebing age 46, of 1645 Midlan Dr. Quincy died on Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at 4:15 a.m. in his home. Joe was born July 3, 1966 in Quincy, a son of Don and Ruth (Terwelp) Hoebing. He married Amie O’Dell on April 30, 1994 in the Quincy University Chapel and she survives.
Joe had been the Operations Manager at the former Unisource in Quincy, until 2003.
He was a 1984 graduate of Notre Dame High School. He played football there and was a starter 3 out of the 4 years. He was a 1989 graduate of Quincy College.
Joe was a member of St. Francis Solanus Catholic Church.
Joe lived his life surrounded by many friends and family that loved him dearly. Joe’s quick wit and awesome sense of humor were never-ending. His upbeat spirit was infectious to all and he was an inspiration to many. Joe was an avid sports fan that loved the Minnosota Vikings, Chicago Cubs, and most of all the University of Notre Dame. In true Notre Dame fashion, Joe “played like a champion” his entire life. Joe’s true passion in life was his children. He enjoyed nothing more than attending their extracurricular activities, helping them with their homework, watching movies, and teaching them life lessons. Joe was a true family-man and he was caring, strong in spirit, and brave.
In addition to his wife, Amie, survivors include his parents, Don and Ruth Hoebing of Quincy;
His children, Olivia and Nathan Hoebing; His sisters, Lori (Gary) Yates of Quincy; Lisa Hoebing of Springfield, IL; Linda (Rollan) Fox of Plainfield, IN; and his brother, Greg (Cindy) Hoebing of O’Fallon, MO. His father-in-law, Gary (Carol) O’Dell of Quincy; a brother-in-law Gary (Gina)O’Dell of Williamsfield, IL and sister-law, Holly (Alex) Casanova of Minooka, IL . Aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews also survive.
Joe was preceded in death by his paternal and maternal grandparents, and his mother-in-law, Marsha O’Dell.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 18, 2013 at 9:30 a.m. in the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home with a funeral mass at 10:00 a.m. at St. Francis Solanus Catholic Church by the Rev. Kevin Drew. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Sunday from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Duker & Haugh Funeral Home. There will be a prayer service at 6:45 p.m. Sunday. Memorials are suggested to the Hoebing Childrens Education Fund or Blessing Foundation for HOSPICE. www.dukerandhaugh.com
I was unble to attend Joe’s visitation & funeral, but I want you all to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. This is a difficult time for you all. You rejoice that Joe’s struggle is over, but you grieve for the hole that has been left in your life. May your faith in God, the knowledge that you will see Joe again and the support of family and friends get you through this difficult time.
Amie, Olivia and Nate,
I would like to extend our heartfelt sympathy to you, the kids and your family. Joe was a very strong man and fortunate to have such a wonderful loving wife beside him thru this journey. May you find peace thru your faith with God as you, Olivia and Nate move forward.
God Bless.
Thinking of you,
Cyndee & Hayley Lester
I worked with Joe at my first job after college and besides being a great leader, he was a great man. I am happy that I was able to get to know Joe as a friend and colleague.
Amie, Nate and Olivia, I’m so sorry for your loss. Although Joe and I had lost touch and not communicated much in the last few years, I would like you to know that I greatly respected Joe and he meant a great deal to me. I spoke of Joe often and his courageous battle. I don’t believe in my 49 years on this earth I have met a more sincere and personable man. Joe was always willing to help out when needed and always ready to listen when I needed an ear. Your husband and father was a fantastic soul on this earth and the world is a bit darker without his presence. He will truly be missed. God bless you and keep you in your time of sorrow.
So sorry Amy, God is good to us, and there is peace down the road!
So sorry to hear about the loss of your beloved husband and father. You’re in our thoughts and prayers.
Amy and family joe touch my heart in so many ways I will never forget him I was blessed to be able to share in his life the loved he had for you Amy and the kids and the rest of his family was so touching to me he was a fighter . you all are in my thoughts and prays may God be with you all
Amie, Olivia, and Nate,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. You had the wonderful opportunity to share your lives with an amazing man or courage and strength. He will smiling down at you until you meet again. Love you all!
You are in our prayers and may God’s hands be upon Joe now.