Gretchen L. Hill

1938 - 2012

Gretchen L. Hill obituary, 1938-2012

BORN

1938

DIED

2012

FUNERAL HOME

Blake Lamb Funeral Home - Lisle

5015 Lincoln Ave

Lisle, Illinois

Gretchen Hill Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 7, 2012.

Gretchen L. Hill, nee Hasemann; 35 year resident of Lisle; beloved wife of the late Norman; loving mother of Christopher (Ellen), Matthew (Debora), James (Colleen) and Zachary (Ellen Daschler) Hill; cherished grandmother of Hannah, Elizabeth, Sarah, Jessica and Katherine Hill; loving sister of Johannah Norsworthy and the late George Hasemann. Visitation Tuesday, October 9, 2012 from 3:00 p,m. until 8:00 p.m. at Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, 5015 Lincoln Ave. Lisle, Illinois (on Rt.53, ½ mile south of Ogden Ave.) Lying-in-State Wednesday, October 10, 2012 from 10:30am until time of Requiem Mass 11:00 am at St. John's Episcopal Church, 750 Aurora Ave., Naperville, Illinois. Interment St. John's Episcopal Church Ash Memorial Garden. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Foundation, Greater Illinois Chapter, 8430 W. Bryn Mawr, Suite 800, Chicago, IL 60631. For additional information, call the funeral home at (630) 964-9392.

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October 11, 2012

Faye KOUIMELIS

I am so sorry for your loss. I am sending thoughts of support to help you through this tough time.

October 10, 2012

Leah Anderson

To the Hill Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I knew her as such a sweet and kind person and she will definitely be missed. We send our love to you all as we are not able to be there with you.

October 10, 2012

Gretchen always seemed to have a smile on her face and an infectious little giggle. She was such a sweet lady. Sincere condolences to the entire Hill family. We know she will be greatly missed, May wonderful memories bring you comfort.
Pam Amato

October 9, 2012

Erene Panos

With our deepest condolences....Gretchen has always been there for our family and she will be greatly missed. May God rest her soul and may you always remember the good times and moments you spent with her. The Panos Family (Lisle, IL)

October 9, 2012

Eileen Novick

We are sorry for your loss. We will keep your family in our prayers. Love, Eileen, Rich, Timmy & Grace

October 8, 2012

So very sorry to the Hill family for there loss! I hope you find peace in knowing that she is in a better place. I hope you find some comfort in your memories.

October 8, 2012

Helen Walsh

It seems like only yesterday that we were sorority sisters in the house on Lincolnway. Many good memories of those times with Gretchen. So sorry for your loss.

October 8, 2012

McElheny Family

Chris & Ellen and family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. We are very sorry for your loss.

October 8, 2012

Nancy Thompson

I am so, so sorry for your loss. Gretchen was such a kind person with a sweet, warm softness. May you find peace in your wonderful memories.

October 8, 2012

Ryan Kolling

Please accept my most heartfelt sympathies for your loss....my thoughts are with the entire Hill family during this difficult time. Gretchen will be greatly missed.

October 8, 2012

Bankston

To the Hill Family: May the God who gives peace be with you in the days ahead.We send our condolences.

October 7, 2012

JD Hill

I never knew you to be anything but a perpetually kind and loving person, especially to Katie, Danielle, and me. I know you will find nothing but open arms when you get to heaven. We love you Aunt Gretchen.

October 7, 2012

Chris Hill

Mom thank you for everything and for always being there for us.
Love,
Chris

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