Raymond W. Hoebeke, age 79, of Alliance passed away on Saturday, March 17, 2007, at Canterbury Villa. He was born in Kings Mine, Ohio on July 6, 1927, the son of the late George and Amelia (Krall) Hoebeke. Raymond was of the Protestant faith. He was employed at Morris/Lincoln/Mercury of Canton also a former employee of Thompson Motors in Alliance for 35 years, and a WWII Army vet. He is survived by his his wife Mary (Ring) Hoebeke whom he married on October 10,1944, two sons, R. Mike (Dallas) Hoebeke and Dan (Linda) Hoebeke both of Alliance; and a sister Eileen Schuster of Alliance; grandson Daniel Todd Hoebeke; and grand daughters Michele Bodenstadt; Stacie Factora and Danielle French and great grandson Shawn Rine.. In addition to his parents he was preceded by two brothers Leonard and Kenny. Memorial Services will be held at Deerfield Evangelical Friends Church Saturday, March 24, 2007 at 1:00 PM with Rev. Jody Hill officiating. Burial will be in Highland Memorial Park. Contributions may be made to the Deerfield Evangelical Friends Church. Arrangements are by Gednetz-Ruzek Funeral Home. Friends may view the obituary and sign the guest register on line at www.grfuneralhome.com.