Russell Hill

McCLURE, Ill. -- Russell Miles Hill, 88, of McClure died Friday, April 30, 2004, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau.

He was born July 15, 1915, at McClure, son of John T. and Allie Chapman Hill; he was raised by John and Maude Johnson Hill. He and Marjorie Westerwelle were married Nov. 16, 1941, in Reno, Nev.

Hill was a farmer in the McClure area and operated a flea market on Highway 3 and Route 146 in Illinois. He was a World War II Army veteran. Hill attended South Cape Kingdom Hall in Scott City, Mo.

Survivors include his wife; a son, Russell D. Hill of McClure; a daughter, Mary Ellen Morgan of McClure; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by three brothers and a sister.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at Ford and Sons Sprigg Street Chapel.

Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with Harold Althen officiating. Burial will be in Hill Family Cemetery at McClure.