Doris Hill

Doris Hill

August 28, 1928 - February 10, 2015

Send Flowers

Obituary

Doris A. Hill, 86, of Platteville died on Tuesday, February 10, 2015 at Southwest Health Center, Platteville. Memorial service will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, February 13, 2015 at the Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville. Rev. Brenda Whitford will officiate. Burial will be at the Hillside Cemetery, Platteville. Friends may call from 12:00 p.m. (Noon) until the time of the service at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Doris A. Hill Memorial Fund. Online condolences can be made at www.melbyfh.com.

Doris was born on August 28, 1928 in Platteville, Wisconsin, the daughter of Clarence and Mildred (Riege) Spink. She was united in marriage to Ray A. Hill on August 21, 1945 in Platteville. He preceded her in death on April 23, 1976. Doris owned and operated Platteville Tax Service for 20 years. Doris gave a lot of herself to the community through volunteering with the church, Meals on Wheels, and lending a helping hand to anyone who needed it. She enjoyed quilting, sewing, knitting, swimming, and cards. She especially enjoyed the many picnics in Potosi along the river with family and friends. She was an avid Badgers, Brewers, and Packers fan and also enjoyed watching tennis. Doris was especially proud to have taught all of her grandchildren how to play Cribbage and King's Corners. She is survived by her seven children, Carol Hill of Madison; Rae Ellen “Rickie” (Marlin) Harms of Cobb, WI; Mary Ann (John) Pringle of Buckeye, AZ; Margaret “Peg” (Mark) Yanke of Green Bay; Joan Hill of Milwaukee; John (Dorothy) Hill of Waunakee, WI; and David Hill of Phoenix, AZ; 15 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; brothers, Paul Spink of Madison; and Charles Spink of Brooklyn, NY; sisters-in-law, Jean Ann Duncan of Marshall, IL; and Joyce Austin of Monroe, WI. She was preceded in death by her parents, grandson, Michael Hill, sister, Mary Doescher, and father and mother-in-law, Arthur and Marguerite Hill.
The family would like to give special THANKS to the staff of Park Place Assisted Living, Platteville, and Dr. Jeffrey White for the care they gave their mom.

Events

There are no events for Doris yet.

Photos

Add photos
of Doris
No photos of Doris have been shared yet.

Memories

Add a memory of
Doris
DM
Donna Carns Markley
Other •
Joan, John and Family, We were saddened to hear of the loss of your Mom, may your memories give you strength to make it through these tough times!! From one of your "Shirt Tail" Cousins, Tom and Donna Carns Markley
JH
Julie Hill
Other •
Aunt Doris was someone I didn't see much of in my life, but someone I treasured in memory. She was definitely one of my mother's favorite people too. I'm so sorry that I didn't make it up to Platteville in the last couple of years to see her before her passing. I'm going to try to make it to the funeral. If I can't - much love to my cousins and Aunts at this mourning time.
JL
John and Jean Lemke
Other •
Please accept our deepest sympathy on the loss of your mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
CC
Connie Cullen
Other •
Sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. My heartfelt condolences to all of the family.
AW
Ann Weigel
Other •
Jean Duncan, sending my thoughts and prayers to you at the loss of Doris. Our red hatters visit Park Place on the first Monday of the month and of course we sing Christmas carols the first Monday of December and enjoy when the people sing along with us. May you have wonderful memories of her life. love, Ann
PR
Patti Reuter
Other •
Sorry for the loss of a beautiful caring lady!! I worked with Doris and Ray at the Grant County Cleaners. She also took care of my son Mike, for a short time, so I could work . She was a joy to be with and I have many great memories of her!!

Share memorial