Edward W. Hoes, suddenly, age 76, of Plainfield. Beloved husband of Kathleen "Kathy" (nee Holliday) Hoes. Loving father of Tim (Lisa) Hoes and the late Christopher Hoes and Kathy's children, John (late Kate), Michael (Heather) and Laura Holliday. Proud grandfather of Michael and Chris "CJ" Hoes Jr. and "Papa" to Brandon and Maddie Holliday. Dear brother of Kenneth (Livie) Hoes and the late Henry (Jeri) Hoes. Devoted son of the late Henry and Jeanette (nee Hornbogen) Hoes. Ed is currently the Executive Director of the Illinois Police Association and has been the Director for the last 24 years. Ed is a retired Police Officer for the Riverside Police Department after thirty years of distinguished service to the Riverside community. Ed rose through the ranks of the Illinois Police Association as the Tri-County Division Chairman, then was elevated through the different positions of the Executive Board, until he was elected President of the organization in 1998-1999. Ed was passionate about law enforcement and protecting and supporting law enforcement officers throughout the State of Illinois with his tireless work on behalf of the IPA and its members.  His efforts on behalf of all Illinois law enforcement, while sometimes not properly recognized, will never be forgotten. Family and friends will be received at the Conboy-Westchester Funeral Home 10501 W. Cermak Road (2 Blks W. of Mannheim Rd) Westchester on Sunday February 25, 2024, from 12:00 Noon until 3:00pm. A short prayer service and words of remembrance will begin at 2:30pm. Interment will be private. Arrangements entrusted, with a heavy heart, to The Original Kuratko Family, Brian D. Kuratko-Director and 2nd Vice President of the Illinois Police Association. Funeral info at 708-F-U-N-E-R-A-L