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Hilary Gill Obituary

Gill, Hilary John Born to Eternal Life on Saturday, August 27, 2011, age 89 years. Beloved husband of Joyce (Butler) for 59 years. Dear dad of Cheryl (Ralph) Sorenson, John, Judith (Thomas) Allen, Carol (John) Betker, Thomas, and Jennifer. Grandpa to Jessica (Erik) Nelson, Stephen, Matthew, and John-Michael Sorenson; Benjamin and Hillary Allen; Elisabeth Betker; and Alexandra and Ethan Gill. Blessed with one great-granddaughter, Liliana Nelson. Brother of Cecelia Kane, Joseph (Patricia), Alphonse (Mary Ann), Norbert (Betty) and Rose Mary Gill. Brother-in-law to Robert Butler and Agnes Gill. Preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Eva, siblings Gertrude, Alois, Beatrice (Joseph) Stepan, brother-in-law Russell Kane, and sister-in-law Arline Butler. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Hilary was a post WWII Navy veteran, member of Knights of Columbus and retired from Rexnord Co. Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 1, 2011, from 4:30PM-6:45PM with a Prayer Service at 7:00PM, at Zwaska Funeral Home. Mass of Chrisitian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, September 2, 2011, at 10AM, at OUR LADY OF GOOD HOPE CHURCH, N. 41st ST. and W. Good Hope Rd., meeting at church. Procession to Holy Cross Cemetery to follow. In lieu of flowers, Memorials to Alzheimer's Association or Our Lady of Good Hope Parish would be appreciated.

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Aug. 30, 2011.

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Carolyn Vogt

August 30, 2011

I'll always remember Hilly as such a tall man who spoke softly. (Maybe that's because we were so short.) I hope you all find peace in knowing he's in good hands and in great company; I'd like to think he's moved on to a greater neighborhood. Our deepest condolences from the Braun family next door. Sincerely, Lynn (Braun) Vogt

Beth Zallar

August 30, 2011

Hiley was a kind and wonderful person. He was always ready to lend a hand or offer advice. He walks with God now and maybe does a little tree trimming as well. Love you Hiley and will miss you!!
Beth Zallar and the Boys!!!

Alzheimer's Association of Southeastern Wisconsin

August 30, 2011

On behalf of everyone here at the Alzheimer's Association - thank you so much for thinking of us at this time of loss to your family. Memorial donations made in Hilary's name will be put to immediate use serving families and supporting research. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tom Hlavacek, Executive Director

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