Alma G. "Jerry" Hill

Metamora - Alma G. “Jerry” Hill, 80, of Metamora and of The Villages, Florida died at 3:38 PM on Saturday March 10, 2012 at Cornerstone Hospice House in The Villages, Florida. She was born May 16, 1931, in Peoria, the daughter of Milan D. and Ruth D. Dungan Claybaugh. She married Robert R. Hill on November 12, 1950 in Peoria. He survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Martha L. Schwend and Jolene A. (David) Miller; two sons, Gene Hill and Robert D. (Mary) Hill; one sister, Katy Gnehm; two brothers, Chuck (Karen) Claybaugh and Jim Claybaugh; five grandchildren, Sonya (Matt) Chaney, Tyler (Lindsay) Schwend, Christine Hill, Brice Miller and Katy Miller and two great-grandchildren, Grayson and Colton Chaney. She was preceded in death by her parents and a nephew Milan Gnehm. She worked in medical benefits for Caterpillar Inc for 17 years, retiring in 1990. In 1994 she and her husband Bob began spending their winters in The Villages, Florida. She was a member of Glen Oak Christian Church in Peoria and she attended North Lake Presbyterian Church in Florida. While at Glen Oak she served as Elder, Deacon, and Chairman of Property Committee and was a member of Women's Fellowship as well as taught 1st & 2nd grade Vacation Bible School. She also was a Cub Scout leader, member of American Business Women's Association – Fondulac Chapter, tutored 1st grade at Glen Oak School, served on Proctor Hospital Services Auxiliary for several years and for many years enjoyed volunteering for SHIP (RSVP) helping seniors with health insurance problems. She enjoyed quilting at the Apostolic Christian Church in Peoria and with Methodist Church Women in East Peoria. Deiters Funeral Home and Crematory in Washington is handling arrangements. Cremation will be accorded. Family and friends will celebrate her life at Glen Oak Christian Church Saturday March 31, 2012 at 11:00 AM. The Rev. Dr. Randy Williams will officiate. There will be a visitation from 9:30 – 11:00 that morning at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to The Cornerstone Hospice, 601 Casa Bella, The Villages, FL 32162 or Glen Oak Christian Church, Peoria, IL. Jerry’s memorial website may be found at www.deitersfuneralhome.com where online condolences may also be sent to the family.

Alma G. "Jerry" Hill

May 16, 1931 - March 10, 2012