Joyce Ann Hills

Joyce Ann Hills, 86, of North Fond du Lac, died on Tuesday, October 24, 2017, at St. Agnes Hospital. She was born September 16, 1931, in West Van Lear, Kentucky, a daughter of Robert and Dorothy Robinson Hall. On September 19, 1952, she married Kenneth Hills at St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, North Fond du Lac. He preceded her in death on October 18, 2006. Joyce pursued a career with Wisconsin Bell, in Fond du Lac, which later became Ameritech/SBC, as an operator and service assistant. She was very dedicated to her responsibilities. Joyce never missed a day of work in 34 years! She was a member of St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in North Fond du Lac, and was a member of Ladies Aid, and volunteered in other church activities. She enjoyed watching NASCAR “watching the cars go around,” shopping and traveling the world with her beloved sisters. Survivors include her son, James Hills of North Fond du Lac; two grandchildren, Chad Hills (special friend Michelle) of North Fond du Lac and Lisa (Jeffrey) Lauritzen of Altamont, IL; four great grandchildren: Logan, Aiden, Addie and Alivia; her brother Robert E. Hall Jr., of Canby, OR; two sister in laws: Nancy Hills of Arden, North Carolina and Elaine Hills of Kronenwetter, Wisconsin; many nieces and nephews; and many special friends including the Dave (Nancy) Goldapske family of North Fond du Lac and Cynthia Krenn of North Fond du Lac. Joyce was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Kenneth; her daughter, Robyn; her son, Kenneth Jr; her sisters: Kathryn Stiletti, Doris (James) Whalen and Sharon Lee (Matt) Rimmer; her brother, John Hall; and a sister in law, Doty Hall. VISITATION: Friends may call on Saturday, October 28, 2017, from 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. at Kurki-Mach Funeral Chapel, 31 East Division Street, Fond du Lac. FUNERAL: Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 28, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. at Kurki-Mach Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Michael Kampman officiating. Burial will follow in Estabrooks Cemetery. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff of St. Agnes Hospital, Agnesian Hospice, Pastors Thomas Behnke and Michael Kampman, and the many friends who assisted during this difficult time. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials to be made in Joyce’s name to St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, North Fond du Lac.

Joyce Ann Hills

September 16, 1931 - October 24, 2017