Dr. Mary L. Hill

Dr. Mary L. Hill, 87, of Monticello, Illinois, passed away at 2:15 p.m. Saturday, June 8, 2019 at Piatt County Nursing Home. She was born October 1, 1931 in Cerro Gordo, Illinois, the daughter of Lloyd and Etta Bogue Lamb. She married Harold Hill on March 18, 1967. He preceded her in death on March 30, 2000. Mary is survived by one step-son, Billy A Hill of Glasford; one nephew, Tom (Cindy) Hill of Kearney, Nebraska; five granddaughters, Heather and Hollie Hill both of East Peoria, Tara (Adam) Detweiler of Leander, TX, Lexi (Frank) Thiel, and Carly (Dan) Brooks both of Kearney, Nebraska; two grandsons, Chuck Runyon of Pinckneyville, IL and Brian Runyon of Glasford; eleven great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, and one step-son, Ronald Hill. Mary was a Professor of Home Economics, teaching at several schools, but retired from Central Missouri State University. After retiring Mary and Harold enjoyed traveling out West. They loved their two trips to Alaska. She enjoyed crafts, painting, sewing and quilting. Mary frequented county fairs as a judge and a contestant. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at Davison-Fulton Woolsey Funeral Home, with Pastor Kathy Barrett officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior. Burial will be in Lancaster Cemetery. Memorials may be made to The Alzheimer’s Association. To view Mary’s memorial page or to leave an online condolence please go to www.davisonfultonwoolsey.com.