Constance (Connie) Jean Hill, 85, of Burlington, IA, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Connie was born September 19, 1941, in Galesburg, IL, the daughter of James D. and H. Lucille (Simonson) Smith. She was raised and educated in Monmouth, IL, graduating from Monmouth High School in 1959.
Connie married Gary Evans on August 31, 1962. She later married Robert Hill on August 8, 1989.
Connie worked as a hotel General Manager in Burlington, IA, and Galesburg, IL. She later worked at Midwest Bank and City Hall in Monmouth, IL.
She was a member of the Biggsville Presbyterian Church.
Connie’s favorite things were to spend time with her family and especially her grandchildren. She enjoyed her Friday noontime meals, in Monmouth with her former classmates and close friends, the “Lunchables.” She was an avid reader and was able to fulfill her greatest wish to visit Ireland. Later in life she became a ham radio amateur. She and her husband shared this hobby and spent many happy hours talking to people all over the world.
She is survived by her husband, Robert; 2 sons, Michael (Suann) Evans, of Ames, IA, and James (Kristin) Evans, of West Burlington, IA; 1 stepson, Dan (April) Hill, of Biggsville, IL; 10 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; 2 sisters, Penny Pomata, of Maple Valley, WA, and Linda (Paul) Linzey, of Bartow, FL; mother-in-law, Dorothy Hill, of Biggsville, IL; sister-in-law, Carol Hill; and several nephews, nieces & cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Michael; and father-in-law, David Hill.Graveside Service will be 10:00am, Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Biggsville Cemetery in Biggsville, IL. No visitation hours are planned. Memorials may be given to Biggsville United Presbyterian Church or St. Judes and sent to the funeral home. McGuire & Davies Funeral Home and Crematory, Monmouth, is in charge of the arrangements.
