Life Story for
Katherine Hill (Stutz)
Katherine Hill
Katherine Hill, age 93, of Nashville, passed away Tuesday, April 10th, 2018 at Magnum Care of Hastings,
Katherine was born in , on October 5, 1924, the daughter of the late Paul & Mary (Sherer) Stutz
She was raised in the Nashville area and attended local schools, graduating from Hastings High school.
She was the wife of Mr. Otis Hill. The couple was married January 23, 1943 and had been married almost 75 when Otis passed away in 2017. Otis & Katherine began their lives together on the family farm, and in 1955 built their current home which they have lived in their entire lives. During this time, Otis continued farming, and working at Kelloggs until retiring in 1981. While they were raising their family the couple enjoyed spending their free time at the roller skating rink on Thornapple Lake Road. Although Katherine spent a short time working at Kelloggs and the local general store, her primary focus was the care of her family. She was an excellent cook, and especially enjoyed baking homemade treats like her famous cinnamon rolls and donuts. Katherine loved traveling to the Upper Pennisula to camp and explore with her family and friends. She was an avid bowling, participating in several leagues throughout the years.
Kathering is survived by two daughters, Marsha (Mike) Kerjes, Lisa (Jim) DeVries, two sons Larry (Carol) Hill, Mike (Claudene) Hill, 11 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, 6 great great grandchildren and one great great grand daughter Journey Rhodes
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Otis, grandson Don Beck, siblings, Bob, John, Joe, Martin, Andy, Elizabeth, Mary and Pauline.
A Memorial Service will be held at The Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville, MI, at 3:30 on Sunday, April 15th, with Pastor Mickie Cousino officiating.
Katherine will be intered privately with her husband Otis at Hastings Township Cemetery
Memorial contributions can be made to Great Lake Caring Hospice or Peace Church in Barryville, MI.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. For further details please visit our website at www.danielsfuneralhome.net