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Hill, Dorothy D.
MADISON -
Dorothy D. Hill, age 90, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2004, at the
Harmony Home, Madison. Dorothy was born on Sept. 27, 1913, in Durand, the
daughter of Wiliam and Marie (Luebker) Strese. She grew up in Durand, and was
a graduate of Durand High School and received a degree in home economics at
the University of Menominee (UW Stout). While teaching in Mondovi she was
credited for starting the first boys home economics class. She also started
the first hot lunch program in the state using government surplus food. Later
she taught at the vocational school in Wausau. Dorothy was united in marriage
to Edwin Hill on Au. 9, 1941, in Durand, and he preceded her in death on Dec.
1, 1979. They resided in Madison for 18 years before moving to their home on
Lake Pepin. Dorothy was active in girl scouts and Our Lady Queen Of Peace
Catholic Church, Madison. After moving to Pepin, Dorothy and Ed started the
Citizens for a Clean Mississippi (CCMI) in 1976. Its mission was to improve
the quality of the river for future generations. The group grew to more than
3,000 members. She maintained her position as president until the present.
Dorothy was also instrumental in starting a volunteer program to assist
residents at the various nursing homes in Pepin and was a volunteer driver for
the elderly and disabled in Pepin County. Dorothy enjoyed fishing, reading,
painting, knitting, sewing and crocheting. She made afghans for all her
children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Survivors include her son,
Stephen (Mary) Hill, Waterloo; her daughters, Sarah (Luis) Escobar, Guatemala,
Margaret (Byron) Shaw, Amherst Junction, and Dorothy (Frank) Trinkl, Muskego;
grandchildren, Jeffery (Terry Hiltz) Shaw, Daniel (Mary Sobota) Shaw, Richard
(Mary Beth) Trinkl, Edwin (Lucia) Escobar, Rebecca (David Crislip) Hill,
Deborah (Oscar) Hernandez, Christine Trinkl, Luisa (Jose) de Matheu, Kathyrn
(Brandon) Johnson and Eric (Karla) Escobar; 13 great grandchildren; and her
sisters, Thalice (John) Nicklas, Durand and Ruth (Leo) Stephens, Port
Washington. Besides her husband she was preceded in death by her parents; and
brother, William, who died in World War II. A Memorial Mass of Christian
Burial will be held on Saturday, Aug. 14, 2004, at 11:30 a.m. at OUR LADY
QUEEN OF PEACE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 401 S. Owen Drive, Madison, with Monsignor
Kenneth J. Fiedler presiding. Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery, Pepin, at a
later date. Family and friends are invited to call on Saturday at the church
from 10:30 a.m. until the time of the service. Memorials to the charity of
choice would be appreciated. Cress Funeral & Cremation Service 3325 E.
Washington Ave.
(608) 249-6666
www.cressfuneralservice.com
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