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Edward Hodges Obituary

Edward J. Hodges, Jr. Edward J. Hodges, Jr., longtime resident of Addison and Elmhurst passed away Feb. 23, 2014 at the age of 77. Beloved son of the late Julia and Edward J. Hodges, Sr. Edward is survived by his beloved wife, Margaret; his loving children; Vicky (Greg) Van Hoose, Mark (Yana), Michael (Patricia) and Laura (Richard) Roberts. He is the proud grandfather of 13; honored great-grandfather of 2 and dear brother of Barbara Hodges and Alice Dvorak. Mr. Hodges was a long time resident of Elmhurst and Addison. Ed was avid football player, playing for Immaculate Conception High School for which he was inducted into the IC Hall of Fame. He was the owner of Ed Hodges Trucking Company. Visitation at the Pedersen Ryberg Mortuary, 435 N. York Rd., Elmhurst on Friday, February 28, 2014, from 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral Saturday, March 1, 2014, 8:30 a.m. from the mortuary to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Elmhurst, for Funeral Mass at 9:30 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Huntington 's Disease Society of America-Illinois Chapter (hdsa.org/ilch) are appreciated. For information: 630-834-1133 or pedersenryberg.com

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Published by Suburban Life Publications on Feb. 28, 2014.

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January 21, 2016

Did not know Ed passed away until now. I echo the sentiments already posted; Ed always seemed upbeat and friendly and I enjoyed being in his presence.
Ed spent much of his life working with the 'earth', sand and gravel and the making of concrete. His time on the earth is not over, as there is going to be a resurrection of both the righteous and the unrighteousness back to the earth and that will certainly include Ed!


Ron Russell

March 6, 2014

Very sorry to hear of the loss of Ed. He was a great man who was extremely generous. Every time I saw him he had a smile on his face. Our thoughts are with you.

S. Becker

Ellen and Bud Pierce

March 1, 2014

Truly sorry for your loss. You all our in our thoughts and prayers.Love,Bud and Ellen

G Rich

February 26, 2014

My condolences to all. Keep encouraging one another and building one another up, just as you are in fact doing.

My Rock!

Laura Roberts

February 25, 2014

Sandy Davis Dave Houdek

February 25, 2014

Never saw Ed without a smile on his face... a life well lived he will be missed by many. You are all in our prayers. With love today and always, Sandy and Dave

Frank Fassl

February 25, 2014

Edward's kindness to all in spite of his pain were exemplary to all who knew him at Tabor Hills. So many of us miss the goodness of Edward.

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Memorial Events
for Edward Hodges

Feb

28

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Pedersen Ryberg Funeral Home

435 North York Street, Elmhurst, IL 60126

Mar

1

Funeral

8:30 a.m.

Pedersen Ryberg Funeral Home

435 North York Street, Elmhurst, IL 60126

Mar

1

Funeral Mass

9:30 a.m.

Immaculate Conception Catholic Church

Elmhurst, IL

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Pedersen Ryberg Funeral Home

435 North York Street, Elmhurst, IL 60126

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