Rose MRS

Obituary of Rose Hill MRS Houghton Rose M. Hill, 77, a former resident of Arbor Green Senior Living Community and White Pine, passed away Monday evening July 7, 2014, at the Houghton County Medical Care Facility in Hancock where she had been a resident patient for the past two years. She was born on November 29, 1936, in Detroit, MI, a daughter of the late Willard and Lillian (Bakkila) Koskela. Rose was raised in Atlantic Mine and attended the local schools. On April 19, 1953, she was united in marriage to Harlan Hill. The couple had resided in Detroit, Portage Entry and White Pine, where they raised four children. Harlan preceded Rose in death in November of 2007. Rose had worked as a nurse for various doctors, the Ontonagon Long Term Care Unit, and as a private duty nurse. Mrs. Hill was a member of Faith Lutheran Church while she resided in White Pine and currently was a member of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church of Hancock. She enjoyed reading, working in her flower garden and crocheting blankets for each for her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Preceding her in death were her husband, her parents and her sister Linda Onkala. Surviving are: Her children: Cynthia (Carel) Lane of Las Cruse, NM Diana (Anthony) Meneguzzo of White Pine Debra (Steven) Manninen of Eveleth, MN Michael Hill of Oshkosh, WI 8 grandchildren & 16 great grandchildren Her sister: Betty (Fred) King of Exeter, New Hampshire Her brother: Jack (Susan) Koskela of Atlantic Mine, MI Numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. A memorial service for Rose will be held 1:30 pm Friday July 11, 2014, at the Gloria Dei Lutheran Church of Hancock with Rev. DJ Rasner to officiate. Friends may call on Friday July 11, 2014 from 1:00 pm until time of services at the Church. To view Rose's obituary or to send condolences to the family please visit www.memorialchapel.net. The Memorial Chapel & Plowe Funeral Homes have been assisting the family with the arrangements. To send flowers to the family of Rose MRS, please visit Tribute Store