1934
Sibyl
2025
Sibyl Hale
November 29, 1934 — August 14, 2025
Sibyl Marie (Cooley) Hale passed away peacefully at Swedish American Hospital in Rockford, Illinois on August 14, 2025, at the age of 90. Sibyl was born on November 29, 1934, to Rollin and Beulah (Boultinghouse) Cooley. Sibyl attended Alton, Kansas schools and was a 1952 graduate of Alton, Kansas High School. Sibyl spent many years working in clerical and administrative positions with almost 30 years working for Barber Colman Textiles in Rockford, Illinois
Sibyl was a vibrant, people-loving soul who made it her mission to know everyone and care for them in her own special way. An adventurous spirit, Sibyl enjoyed life's journeys both big and small. Her life's path took her and her family through Kansas, New Mexico, California, Canada, Maryland, Ohio, and Illinois. She accomplished many Jeep desert drives while living in New Mexico and rode many times in a British Daimler Dart convertible along California's Pacific Coast Highway with her family. Sibyl was also present during some of the early Apollo launches in Florida.
A social butterfly, Sibyl loved bowling, attending parties and drive-in movies, especially Elvis Presley films, even the not-so-great ones. Sibyl attended many outdoor music events and later enjoyed the early IMAX theaters. She was an avid collector of many treasures and found joy in reading books and magazines, especially in her later years. She delighted in playing cards, board games, doing word searches and puzzles and often sent gift magazine subscriptions to friends and family. Music always filled her life, and she lived authentically - a remarkable presence whose kindness and energy will be remembered.
Sibyl is survived by her children: Thomas Hale of Arlington, Texas; Patrick Hale (U.S. Navy-Retired) of Fleming Island, Florida; Jeffrey Hale of Rockford, Illinois; 10 Grandchildren, 6 Great-grandchildren, and a sister-in-law, Rhonda Cooley of Fort Collins, Colorado. Sibyl was preceded in death by her parents, her Ex-husband Thomas M. Hale, 5 brothers - Derrold, Orin Lee, Noel, Roy Dean and Mart Cooley and 2 sisters – Ruth (Cooley) Macha and Clorice (Cooley) Blank.
There will be a celebration of life in early summer 2026 at Sumner Cemetery in Alton, Kansas. Stateline Cremations is assisting the family, 6204 Forest Hills Rd., Loves Park, IL 61111. www.statelinecremations.com
Sibyl was a vibrant, people-loving soul who made it her mission to know everyone and care for them in her own special way. An adventurous spirit, Sibyl enjoyed life's journeys both big and small. Her life's path took her and her family through Kansas, New Mexico, California, Canada, Maryland, Ohio, and Illinois. She accomplished many Jeep desert drives while living in New Mexico and rode many times in a British Daimler Dart convertible along California's Pacific Coast Highway with her family. Sibyl was also present during some of the early Apollo launches in Florida.
A social butterfly, Sibyl loved bowling, attending parties and drive-in movies, especially Elvis Presley films, even the not-so-great ones. Sibyl attended many outdoor music events and later enjoyed the early IMAX theaters. She was an avid collector of many treasures and found joy in reading books and magazines, especially in her later years. She delighted in playing cards, board games, doing word searches and puzzles and often sent gift magazine subscriptions to friends and family. Music always filled her life, and she lived authentically - a remarkable presence whose kindness and energy will be remembered.
Sibyl is survived by her children: Thomas Hale of Arlington, Texas; Patrick Hale (U.S. Navy-Retired) of Fleming Island, Florida; Jeffrey Hale of Rockford, Illinois; 10 Grandchildren, 6 Great-grandchildren, and a sister-in-law, Rhonda Cooley of Fort Collins, Colorado. Sibyl was preceded in death by her parents, her Ex-husband Thomas M. Hale, 5 brothers - Derrold, Orin Lee, Noel, Roy Dean and Mart Cooley and 2 sisters – Ruth (Cooley) Macha and Clorice (Cooley) Blank.
There will be a celebration of life in early summer 2026 at Sumner Cemetery in Alton, Kansas. Stateline Cremations is assisting the family, 6204 Forest Hills Rd., Loves Park, IL 61111. www.statelinecremations.com
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