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Michael Hill Obituary
October 3, 1947 - July 1, 2025
Fairview Heights, Illinois - Michael "Mike" Thomas Hill, 77, formerly of Fairview Heights, Illinois passed away quietly on July 1, 2025, at the Highland Healthcare Center in Highland, Illinois.
Mike was born October 3, 1947, in East St. Louis, Illinois to Montic and Emilie (Galinat) Hill. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Richard Hill.
Mike was a retired 54-year member of Local 309, IBEW and proudly served his country in the United States Army, stationed in Germany.
He is survived by his brothers Robert "Bo" (Kathi) Hill of Ponte Vedra, FL, and Montie (Kathryn) Hill of O'Fallon, IL. He was loved by many nieces and nephews: Justin (Gina) of O'Fallon, IL, Shawn of Fairview Heights, IL, Jaime of O'Fallon, IL, Kristin of Saint Louis, MO, Courtney (James) of Belle, MO, and Jeff (Chou) of Cocoa, FL.
A private family ceremony will be held at a later date.
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PHIL ODOM
July 31, 2025
A SLOW SALUTE - TO A FELLOW VETERAN AND A NATIONAL HERO
THANK YOU - FOR YOUR SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY.
We will remember you always and miss you dearly.
Take your Warrior's rest for a duty well done.
For the Family:
Even though I've never met your loved one,
I wish to extend my deepest sympathy for your loss.
May the force of GOD be with you as you walk through this difficult time.
May the loving promises of our LORD and Savior comfort you
and give you peace and understanding.
As a grateful Veteran, I hope you accept this as a small token of appreciation
for the honorable and faithful service rendered by your loved one to our Country.
SEMPER FI
SGT. PHIL ODOM
FOX CO. WEAPONS PLATOON
2ND BATTALION/1ST MARINES
U. S. MARINE CORPS
AND VIETNAM VET
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"For those who fought for it, Freedom has a flavor the protected will never know"
Sueann (Strotheid) Gallagher
July 6, 2025
I have been meaning to contact you since Rich passed. I have thought of him so often. So sorry I am too late, my old friend. My sincere condolences to your loved ones.
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