Dorothy Marie Hill

Dorothy M Hill, 97, of Dixon died peacefully on August 6, 2021 at home on her farm where she lived for 75 years. Dorothy was born on August 10, 1923 in Dixon, the daughter of William H. Mayes and Georgia (Pruitt) Mayes. Dorothy attended Dixon High School until ninth grade when her mother died in childbirth. Dorothy decided to stay home to help raise her six younger siblings. This began a lifelong commitment to caring for others. Her home was always a refuge for family, friends, children, and those in need of a helping hand and open heart. She never went back to formal school but she educated herself through reading. She was a voracious reader of books, magazines and newspapers. During world war II she managed the produce department at the National Tea Store in Dixon. She married Lester A Hill Jr. on Sept 27, 1946. They began a life of farming and were great partners for 68 years. Dorothy also worked at Klines Department Store from the 1960s until the store closed. In the 1980s she worked at Borg Warner for 5 years and really enjoyed working the night shift. Survivors include one sister, Phyllis Anderson of Paxton, Illinois and Brother-in-law, Kenneth Hill of Dixon; Sons Steven (Tamara) Hill and Bruce (Cathe) Hill of Dixon and Daughter Sandra (Ralph) Loescher of Minneapolis, Minnesota; Grand children: Erin (David) Wilson and great grandson. Cameron; Emily (Chris) Lomheim and Daphne (PJ) Perry and great grand daughters Beatrix and Juniper of Chicago and Evan (Megan) Hill of Madison, Wisconsin. There are many loving nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by husband, Lester A Hill; Sisters: Anna (Lucille) Grove, Virginia Suitts, Margaret Rau, Lois Reigle, Shirley Fane, Georgia Ryan and Brothers: William (Bill) Mayes, David Mayes and George Mayes. A celebration of her long and wonderful life will take place on her farm on August 28th at four o’clock. Her family asks that you honor her life by being generous to those in need, being kind to strangers and encouraging children to read. If desired, memorials may be given to Serenity Hospice, Oregon, Illinois. The staff was very kind and helpful in fulfilling her final wish to die at home. Thank you to all the farm neighbors who provide lifelong friendship and support to the farm community, no matter what the weather.

Dorothy Marie Hill

August 10, 1923 - August 6, 2021