Ila Jean (Hale) Gibbs Obituary
We bid farewell to Ila Jean (Hale) Gibbs of Linden, Michigan, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on April 18, 2026 at the age of 92. Ila touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ila Jean (Hale) Gibbs to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Erwin A. Hale and Bernice Hale (Cummings); her husband David R. Gibbs; her siblings, Wendell Hale and Faye Noble (Robert); and her brother-in-law Edward "Ted" Gibbs (Mary Lou).
She is survived by: her children, Rhonda Duke (Gary) and Bradley Gibbs (Linda); her grandchildren, Kellen Duke (Chelsea), Kayla Bishop (Nick), Joshua Gibbs (Eden) and Valerie VanLanduyt (Jason); and her great grandchildren, Benjamin, Eleanor Bishop, Jaden, Jordan, Addie Gibbs, Izabelle and Samuel VanLanduyt. She is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews; and many special family and friends.
Those desiring may make contributions to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or the American Heart Association.
