Diana Mae Hill

Diana Mae Hill, age 85, of Readstown, passed away peacefully at Vernon Manor on Thursday, December 10, 2020. She was born August 4, 1935, in Dane County, Wisconsin to the late James "Archie" and Lucille (Burdick) Brown. She graduated from East High School in Madison. Following high school, she was married and began raising her family of 7 children. She moved to Readstown in 1972. She babysat many area children through the years and did in-home healthcare for over 30 years. She was a very active member of the Readstown community and served many roles with various organizations. She was an avid collector of miniature oil lamps, angels and enjoyed flowers and plants. She loved helping others and being by others. Survivors include her children: Doris (Alert) Odegard, Marcia (David) Gadke, Daniel (Ruth “Sug”) Hill, Raymond Hill, Cynthia (Rick) Carter, Robert Hill and Ed Hill; 13 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; her siblings: Betty (Dave) Cabral, Ron Brown, Don Brown and Arlene Gelardi; many nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends. Diana was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Phyllis Litke; her partner of 31 years, Ken Jacobson “Grandpa Jake”; her brothers-in-law, Ed Gelardi and Jack Litke; her sister-in-law, Rose Brown. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 17, 2020, at the La Farge Free Methodist Church. Pastor Mark Phillips will officiate. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Diana will be laid to rest in Manning Cemetery next to the love of her life, Ken Jacobson. The family extends a special thank you to all the individuals who made her comfortable in her final days. Sime Funeral Home in Readstown is serving the family. 106 S. 4th Street Readstown, WI 54652 608-629-5651