"Mary Kay, sorry we didn't keep in touch. But know that I am thinking of you and wish you peace."
In loving memory of
Marvin Hill
May 13, 1948 - January 4, 2010
Marvin D. Hill, 61, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died Monday, January 04, 2010, at Henry County Health Center. Visitation will begin after 12:00 noon on Thursday, January 7th , at the Olson - Powell Memorial Chapel, where the family will receive friends from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Thursday evening. Funeral services will be held Friday, January 8th at 1:00 p.m. at the Faith Christian Outreach Church with the Rev. Linda Renken officiating. A flag presentation will be accorded at the church. Burial will be in the Forest Home Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Mt. Pleasant Fire Department or to Great River Hospice. Born May 13, 1948 in Mt. Pleasant, IA, Marvin was the son of Lester and Mary Sinn Hill. He grew up in the Wayland and Coppock communities. On May 18, 1968 he married Mary K. Lampe at St. Alphonsus Church. Marvin served in the US Army Reserve for 8 years was honorably discharged at the rank of Staff Sergeant E-6. Marvin spent most of his working years as a Chevrolet certified auto body technician and service manager for local car dealerships. As a production technician he also worked at Heatilator. He retired from Alaniz and Sons in 2008 where he worked in the maintenance department. Marvin was a member of the Cottonwood Methodist Church. He had been a member of the America Legion Post 58 for the past 37 years where he twice served as Post Commander. He was also a 20 year member of the Mt. Pleasant Fire Department and had worked with the bomb squad. An avid outdoorsman, Marvin enjoyed fishing, camping, gardening, and had a cabin on the Skunk River. His many years working on cars earned him a membership in Chevrolet's Only the Best Club and the Chevrolet Service Council. He also enjoyed NASCAR. Marvin had been a member of the Mt. Pleasant football chain gang and had served as a Little League Baseball coach. Along with his wife, Mary, Marvin is survived by three sons, Michael (Nicci) Hill of New London, IA; Marcus (Jenny) Hill of Lexington, KY; and Matthew (Becky) Hill of Mt. Pleasant; seven grandchildren; five sisters, Mildred Rich of Wayland, IA, Beaulah (Earl) Manning of Mt. Pleasant, IA, Violet (Harry) McGuire of Olds, IA, Thelma (Larry) Bush of Burlington, IA and Linda (Paul) Underwood of Cedar Rapids, IA; three brothers, Johnnie (Gayle) Hill of Palm Dessert, CA, Art (Sandy) Hill of Burlington, IA and Gary (Laura) Hill of Washington, IA; one sister-in-law, Bertha Hill of Coppock, IA; and several nieces and nephews. His parents, grandparents, brothers Dwight and Dennis Hill, brother-in-law Bob Rich, and three nephews precede him in death
Tributes
"Just happened to be reading the paper online and I am sorry to hear about Marvin. I think about you frequently. Judy"
"Dear Mike and family, We are so sorry for the loss of your dad! Please express our sympathy to your mom and brothers. Your neighbors, Susie and Marlene"
"Mary Kay and family, I am so sorry to hear about uncle Marvin's passing. I wish I could be there, in person, to offer my condolescences. God Bless you all. You will be in my prayers. Deena Lampe"
"Mary Kay & family -- I just heard from Mom about the passing of Marvin. I am so sorry to hear of it. I will put on my prayer list as well as the one at church. I pray that the good Lord wraps his arms around you and the boys as you travel this journey of sorry. Love to yoy Jean McCormick Broussard"
"So sorry for your loss. I (Chris) intended on coming to the visitation last evening, but the weather did not cooperate. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you."
"Mary Kay and Family -- I just want you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. May the memories help you through the tough times. Remembering the good times does help. Nancy Stevens"
"Mike and family, May Memories Comfort You In the Loss of Your Father.... May the memory of your father and all he meant to you Give you strength and courage and bring you comfort, too. With Deepest Sympathy Ada Sue Sands"
"Marc and family, I am so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. I will lift you and your family up in my prayers. May God bless and comfort you at this time. My thoughs are with you. Janis"
"We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Our hearts go out to you and our thoughts will be with you."
"Mary Kay and family, please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. Marvin was a wonderful person. May God bless all of you, love Ginny Butcher"
"Dear Mary Kay and Family, It was during the time when you provided child care for the grils that I got to know Marvin. A good guy has passed, our condolences to you and your family."
"We are so saddened to hear of Marvin's passing. Our love and condolences go to Mary Kay, Mike, Mark, Matt and all the family. Marvin and Mary Kay became our friends nearly 36 years ago when we bought our first house from them. Mark was probably about 6 and Matt was a baby. They were so nice and we became friends from then on. Our paths would cross when Marvin worked on our cars or we'd see Mary Kay at yard sales. Then Dave ended up working with Matt at Heatilator. We had a nice long visit at their yard sale this past summer. So sorry that Marvin had to endure his illness. He was too young and will be missed by many. We pray for God's strength and peace for the family now. If there is anything we can do..."
"Dear Mary Kay and family - We were so saddened to hear of Marvin's passing. We know it has been a difficult year for all of you. Please accept our condolences and know that we are thinking of you and praying for you. Know that we are with you in thought, Love, Jim and Donna"