Virginia Lipe Obituary

The memory of Virginia Lipe (Wood River, Illinois), who passed away on January 6, 2026 at the age of 72, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Harry Bess and Bessie Bess (Hood); and her son Joshua Lipe. She is survived by: her sons, Robert G. (Lynn Moore, Jr.) and Shawn (Marissa Lipe); her grandchildren, Jordan Weiss (Zach), Jacob Lipe, Haley Lipe, Alyssa Carroll (Matt Ragsdale), Meghan "Maggie" Moore, Lily Hoekstra and Daxton "Dax" Lipe; and her siblings, Shirley Sullivan (Carl) of Spring Creek, Peggy Maniscalco of Brighton Illinois, Ron Hood of Steeleville, Richard Kroth of Palmdale and Bob Bantel of Murphysboro. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and other extended family.