Martha Eileen Hills' Obituary
Martha Eileen Hills, 62, of Casey, IL passed away at 1:48 p.m. on Tuesday, October 9, 2007 at Union Hospital, Terre Haute, IN. She was born August 20, 1945 in Charleston, IL the daughter of Howard Jacob Hills and Mary Martha Merrick Hills. Survivors include her longtime companion, Ken Turner, sons, John Howard Lester and wife Angie of Tazewell, TN and James W. Lester of Illinois; daughter, Michele E. Ellison of Somerset, KY; brother, Howard Leon Hills and wife Susie of Yacoma, WA; sister in law, Ruby Hills of Westfield, IL; three grandchildren, Kristy Lester, Amber Lester and Kelsey Irvin; two step grandchildren, Cara Beth Ayers and Joshua Ayers; great grandchild, Briandale and step great grandchild, Taylyn; special friends, Donna Byrd, Eileen Taggart, and Becky Winchester and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, son, Jamie Lee Payton; grandson, Johnathon Lee Lester and brothers, Roy Dean Hills, Billy G. Hills, Carl M. Hills and Tommy R. Hills. Eileen was a manager of various businesses including I-70 Beverage and the Ashmore Café. She was a member of the Casey United Methodist Church. Memorials will be held at 6 p.m. on Friday, October 12, 2007 at the Markwell Funeral Home, Casey, IL with Dr. Penelope Barber officiating. Burial will be in the Fairview Cemetery, Kansas, IL. There will be no visitation. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Casey United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 365, Casey, IL 62420. Memorial tributes may be sent to the family at www.markwellfuneralhome.com. Markwell Funeral Home of Casey, IL is in charge of the arrangements. SERVICES Service Friday, October 12, 2007 6:00 PM Markwell Funeral Home 200 N Central Ave Casey, IL 62420 Visitation
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