Mary O. (Isham) Guibord, age 87, of Hayward, went to heaven Friday, July 10, 2015 at Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth, MN.

Mary Opal Guibord was born August 10, 1927 in Hayward, the daughter of Benjamin and Maude L. (Mapes) Isham. She was united in marriage to Ernest "Junior" J. Guibord, Jr. on September 15, 1956. Though through the years Opal held several positions outside the home, her greatest enjoyment was that of a homemaker. Opal enjoyed gardening, crafting, and cooking. Her humor and wit will be remembered by all who knew her.

She is survived by her husband, Ernest Jr. and their daughter, Lorraine (Richard) Long of West Bend, WI. Grandchildren Jamie (Michael) Heflin of West Bend, Braedy (Julie) Long of Menasha, Taylore Long (Nick Stagakis) of Grafton, and Kodi Long (Darion Howlett) of West Bend. Great Grandchildren Chloe and Sophia Heflin, Tyler Roehl and Addison Long. Mary also leaves behind sisters Norma (John) Gokey of Sunnyvale, California and Dorothy (Patrick) Martinson of LCO, Sister-in Law Arlene Isham of Hayward, many nieces and nephews as well as family and friends.

Waiting for Opal in heaven were her parents, her beloved son Benjamin G. Guibord, her brother Vernon "Bubby" Isham, and her brother-in-law John Gokey.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 16 at St. Francis Solanus Indian Mission in Reserve. Father Gregory Hopefl will officiate, with music provided by Sister Felissa Zander. Burial will be at St. Francis Cemetery. Visitation will be held at Pineview Funeral Service, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. prior to service.

Honorary Casket Bearers will be Pat Martinson, Patrick, Ryan, and Dylan White, Bryce Crone, Garrett and Jess Barthell.

Casket Bearers will be Duane Isham, Braedy Long, Michael Heflin, Bruce, Steven, and Patrick Martinson.