Anita Hill Obituary
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She was born on April 1, 1939 in Macomb to Lester Russell Riddell and Betty Jo Bible Jones. She married Jack Allan Hill on October 27, 1957 in Macomb. He survives.
She is also survived by her daughters Denise (Collin) Lucas of Yorba Linda, California and Kristi (Michael Moore) Schroeder of Davenport, Iowa; nine grandchildren, Corey (Liz) Fowler, Jonathan (Amy) Schannep, Lawson (Sarena) Fowler, Taylor (Ian) Wolfe, Erica (Nelson) Lucas, Megan (Jacob) Montgomery, Katie (Matt) Becktold, Jack Lucas and Emma (Mitchell) Schroeder; one brother, Dennis (Dolly) Riddell of Macomb; nine great-grandchildren and number ten on the way, due in January, 2026.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Kay lived in Macomb before moving to Montana for several years. She and Jack moved back to Macomb in 1965. She was a member of Macomb Beautiful and Republican Women. Kay worked for the Illinois State Police for 30 years, retiring as the District 14 Administrative Supervisor in 1999.
Cremation rites have been accorded. A Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Macomb American Legion, Private burial will be held in the Oakwood Cemetery Columbarium.
Memorials may be made to Macomb Beautiful.
Clugston-Tibbitts Funeral Home in Macomb is in charge of arrangements.
You may leave condolences and sign the guest book online at clugston-tibbitts.com.
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October 9, 2025
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Virginia Hill Mart
October 7, 2025
So sorry to hear of Kay's passing. She was a wonderful friend loved by many.
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October 6, 2025
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