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Marguerite Hill Obituary

Marguerite Hill Battle Creek Marguerite Hill, 89, died Tuesday, January 4, 2011 at the Lifespan Good Samaritan Hospice Residence. She was born October 23, 1921 in Battle Creek, Michigan, the daughter of Sam and Amalia (Approbato) Ripoli. Marguerite attended St. Philip High School and worked at Percy Jones Hospital during WWII. After the war, she owned and operated Vets Corner Grocery with her husband, Murphy on Goguac Street for 25 years. Marguerite began selling real estate in June of 1956 and was a well-respected Realtor in the area for 54 years receiving the Realtor Emeritus Award. She has been a member of the Battle Creek Area Association of Realtors since 1958 and was one of the first female realtors on the board. Marguerite was one of the handful who paved the way for women in real estate in the Battle Creek area. She was also a charter member of the Rental Property Owners Association. On August 13, 1940 she was married to Murphy A. Hill, who preceded her in death on November 9, 1973. She was also preceded by her parents, three sisters: Mary Ripoli, Elizabeth Cygan and Virginia Ripoli; and three brothers: Louis A. Ripoli, Vincent F. Ripoli and Carl Joseph Ripoli. Surviving is her daughter: Trena Marie Hill and several nieces, nephews and cousins. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10:00 a.m. Monday at St. Philip Catholic Church with Rev. Father Charles H. Fischer officiating. Interment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home on Sunday from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. with the Rosary to be recited at 7:30 p.m.

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Published by Battle Creek Enquirer on Jan. 7, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Marguerite Hill

21 Entries

Karen Potts

January 1, 2024

I remember going to Marguerite's home to play with her daughter who was in my elementary school. She was very sweet and kind to me. Later on she moved into a home next to my mother and they became good friends. She was a very sweet and kind person!

Karen Kay Potts

January 1, 2023

Marguerite was a very nice next-door neighbor to my mom. They had a standing date to go out together and have a Thanksgiving dinner. I was sorry to hear of her passing.

Neuza di Stasi

March 20, 2017

she was a lovely lady. I live in Brazil and I have been With her a few times. I miss her a lot and would like to hear from her daughter Trena, who is my cousin and has been in Brazil twice.

Donna Hill-Wood

January 14, 2011

Trena so sorry to hear of the loss of Aunt Marguerite. She was always a very special lady with grace. My thoughts and prayers are with you!!

Constance Sullivan

January 12, 2011

I remember running to Vet's Grocery for my grandma back in the early 60's - one of the original mom and pop stores. Marguerite would holler to Murphy, "Where did you put the such-and-such?" And he would tell her right where it was without even having to look.

Blessings to Marguerite and family.

Mark Behnke

January 11, 2011

Marguerite really cared for Battle Creek and the people of our community. As Mayor and City Commissioner I always enjoyed getting a telephone call from Marguerite. She wasn't afraid to tell me that she loved selling real estate - even in bad economic times. She dressed very respectfully and always was very pleasant at the City Commission meetings. Her voice will be missed a lot by a lot of people; however, I know that she's now keeping all the Saints organized up in Heaven. May Marguerite Hill rest in PEACE and may perpetual Light shine upon HER!

Linley Houseman

January 11, 2011

Just thought I'd say a few words 'bout the good ol' days. Used to go the "Murphy's" all the time with my mom when I was a little girl. We lived on N. LaVista Blvd. and it was the highlight of my week when we got to stop in the store and buy candy. I remember Marguerite very clearly behind the counter chitty chatting with my mom. I was born in 1948 so you can tell how far back that goes! Thanks for the memories. You were great. Sincerely, Linley Bordine-Houseman (my mom would want me to do this... in remberance on behalf of Lizzie Angell)

kit waterson

January 9, 2011

Margurite was a great help to us finding a home when no one else would she was a wonderful lady!!!Always went out of her way for others.

Angie Yager

January 9, 2011

I met Marguerite through some friends from Reece Reality, she was such a joy, and a very sweet lady. My sympathies to her family and friends.

Dick & Helen Tupper

January 7, 2011

Trina: So sorry to hear about your Mother. She was a wonderful person and was so good to my family, especially my Mother. She will be missed by many people - I remember going to the wedding of my Mom and Dad. May all of your memories console you.

Linda Pyott

January 7, 2011

Marguerite was a friend of my parents for many years (Bill and Alice Youngs of Battle Creek and later Muskegon, now deceased), and also helped me in the purchase of my first home. She was a wonderful woman whose many kindnesses I remember well. We are so sorry for your loss.

Marie Avery

January 7, 2011

Trena Marie, I am so sorry to hear about your mother. Through the years we talked and she always kept me up on what was going on in Battle Creek. We worked on some real estate projects and she was always so professional in her business and one to be trusted. Please know that I have you in my prayers.

Marie Hill Avery (also known as Cookie:) Sherman, Texas

Melonie Cole

January 7, 2011

I worked with Marguerite at the Reece Office for 4 years and in that time she was always so positive about me and my life. She was such a devoted woman and always thinking of others. When I was sick she would call me to see how I was feeling and if I needed anything. Marguerite will me deeply missed. Melonie Cole

yvonne reece

January 7, 2011

Marquerite will be missed at the Reece office. She was such a joy, she had the boys in the office shaped up, no bad language.She knew her business and was a wonderful Realtor and friend. We all Loved her and she will be greatly missed. Yvonne Reece

chasley gore

January 7, 2011

Marguerite was a very nice lady .I meet her at Reece Realty.she told me i had the eye in reality i told her no thanks but she would have me clean them houses for her.this I ENJOYED.Marge you will be greatly missed.....

Yvonne Reece

January 7, 2011

Marguerite was such a great joy at the Reece office. She let the boys know about their bad language, she expected respect and got it. She was out showing homes in her walker to the end. We all loved her and she will be missed. Yvonne Reece

Kim Anderson

January 7, 2011

Marguerite was an impressive lady. She was always sharply dressed and carried herself with such class, yet she was so approachable and down-to-earth... I loved that about her. We chatted about once a month when she'd call to remind me of the RPOA meetings and I looked forward to her calls. I'll never forget her!

January 7, 2011

Marguerite was a Realtor that I respected and trusted. She was easy to do business with and I appreciated that. My sympathies to her family and friends. Nancy

Karen Potts

January 7, 2011

I was so sorry to hear of Marguerite's passing. She was a good friend and next-door neighbor of my mother's. They shared a birthday and always went out to a meal together on their special day, as well as holidays. Marguerite will be missed!

Cindy Artis

January 7, 2011

Marguerite and I were very close. She was just like a grandmother to me. I will never forget how much she cared and worried about me every time I got even a little cold. I could never understand why she was worried but it made me laugh. I will miss her very much. Tina, you are a very lucky woman to have such a great mother who loved you dearly.

Cindy Artis

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