Friends and family have shared their relationship to show their support.

How do you know Loren Kent Kibler?

Family Friend Work Other

We are sorry for your loss.

Help others honor Loren's memory.

Copy

Coping with Grief

We would like to offer our sincere support to anyone coping with grief. Enter your email below for our complimentary daily grief messages. Messages run for up to one year and you can stop at any time. Your email will not be used for any other purpose.

Official Obituary of

Loren Kent Kibler

November 1, 1946 ~ April 16, 2023 (age 76) 76 Years Old

Loren Kibler Obituary

Loren Kent Kibler, 76, of Hidalgo, IL., passed away at 9:30 am on April 16, 2023, at HSHS St. Anthonys Hospital in Effingham.

Private family services will be held at a later date. The Barkley Funeral Chapel in Greenup is assisting the family with arrangements.

Kent was born on November 1, 1946, in Effingham, IL, the son of Loren A and Marie (Emmons) Kibler. He began his career in Urbana, Illinois working in Electronics for Magnavox. After returning to the family farm in 1970 with his wife Nancy (Mitchell), they were married for 27 years and had three children. He is survived by his children, Todd (Corine) Kibler, Josh (Rebecca) Kibler, Kelly (Rob) Hemrich, and “the favorite child,” his dog Duke; grandchildren, Jordan (Jordan) Hemrich, Garrett Hemrich, Kade Hemrich, Lauren Kibler, Lynsay Kibler, and Zella Kibler; sisters, Karen (Sam) White, and Kaye Mitchell. He is preceded in death by his parents, and brother-in-law Ed Mitchell.

Kent was proud to be a lifelong multi-generational farmer.

Because of his love for animals, memorials can be made to Saved by Grace Animal Rescue in Newton, IL. Online condolences can be expressed at www.barkleyfuneralchapels.com.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Loren Kent Kibler, please visit our floral store.