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Ila R. Capellan Gibbons
26 Mar 1942 – 9 Jan 2023
| Birth | 26 Mar 1942 |
| Death | 9 Jan 2023 |
| Cemetery | Saint Mary Cemetery Buffalo County , Nebraska , USA |
| Added by | Kathy Niedbalski on 16 Jun 2025 |
| FaG | https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/248239914 |
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Ila R. Gibbons, 80, Riverdale, died Monday, January 9, 2023 at CHI Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney. Ila was born on March 26, 1942 in Riverton, WY to Leonard and Virginia (Smith) Capellan. She grew up and received her education in Litchfield, graduating from Litchfield High School. On April 20, 1961, Ila was united in marriage to Dennis Gibbons at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Prairie Center, NE. The couple farmed until 1966 when they started their well drilling company, Gibbons Well Drilling. Ila and Dennis continued to own and operate the business until his death in 2015. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Prairie Center where she was active in Altar Society and taught CCD. Ila had a beautiful faith and attended Mass when her health allowed. She enjoyed reading, baking and doing crossword puzzles. Ila was a proud grandmother and loved hearing about her grandchildren. Ila was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, Dennis Gibbons. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery in Prairie Center.
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