Esther Catherine Hill

April 6, 1923 - December 16, 2018

Esther Catherine Hill, age 95, passed away December 16, 2018. She was born April 6, 1923 the daughter of John and Verdell (Abens) Schmitt. Esther was a 1941 graduate of East Aurora High School, where she was a member of the National Honor Society. She was an active member of Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church for over 40 years. Esther was a member of the Aurora Women’s Club, the Women of Moose Chapter 83, and for over 20 years she volunteered over five thousand hours with the Mercy Center Auxiliary. Esther is survived by her sister-in-law Jeanne Hill; nieces Sandra Bohler, Anna (Steve) Reilly-Finch, and Patricia Williams; nephews Jerome “Jerry” Schmitt, Glenn (Sue Rahn) Schmitt, and Steven Hill. She is preceded in death by her husband James R. Hill; son Richard Hill; her parents; brother John Schmitt; sister-in-law Audrey Schmitt; brother-in-law Robert Hill; and nephew Robert Bohler. Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 20, 2018, at 11:30 AM from THE DALEIDEN MORTUARY to Annunciation Church at 12:00 PM; Fr. Patrick Gillmeyer, OSB, will officiate with interment to follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, in Aurora, IL. Visitation will be held Thursday, December 20, 2018, from 10:00 AM to 11:30 APM at THE DALEIDEN MORTUARY, 220 North Lake Street, Aurora, Illinois 60506. (630) 631-5500. Please visit our interactive website at www.daleidenmortuary.com where you may sign the guest book or leave condolences for Esther’s family.