Obituary of Hannah Bills

Hannah Bills, 98, of Zion, passed away on Thursday, November 15, 2007. She was born in Waukegan on November 4, 1909 to Charles and Hilda Gustafson. Hannah spent many years as a bookkeeper for car dealerships including Wetzel & Turner Chevrolet, Sorensen Chevrolet and Dan Miller Ford to name a few. Until her health started failing her 7 years ago, she was very active at her beloved Memorial United Methodist Church in Zion, as well as volunteered for decades at the Zion American Legion, VA Hospital, PADS and Meals on Wheels. Hannah was an avid sports fan, never missing a game of her Cubs, Bears and Bulls. She attended many games at Wrigley Field and never failed to purchase a score card and keep perfect score herself. Hannah was married to John R. Bills who was an Assistant States Attorney, City of Zion Judge and in the private law practice of Mason & Bills. Hannah was truly the Grand Matriarch of the family and will be deeply missed. She is survived by her son Alfred E. Bills of Fort Walton Beach, Florida; grandchildren Bob (Nancy) Miller of Winthrop Harbor, Terry (Marta) Bills of Temecula California, Arthur Edwards of Owensboro, Kentucky, Kip Bills of Phoenix, Arizona, Susan (Mike) Rock of Kenosha, Wisconsin and Sandra (Steve) Williams of Sydney, Australia; great-grandchildren Melanie (Tony) Pusateri, Maloree Edwards, Robbie Mata, Marissa & Elliott Bills and Matthew & Amanda Williams; great-great-granddaughter Addison Grace Pusateri; special nephew George O'Donnel and niece Barb (Max) Vogel; and many close nieces, nephews and other family members. She was preceded in death by her husband John; daughter Caroline Sue Edwards; parents Charles and Hilda Gustafson; brothers Harry, Harold and John; and sister Helen; the family wishes to thank the many that made Hannah's last few years, and in particular the past few months, more comfortable: the Rock family, Diana, Santos, Nancy and the staff of STAR Hospice, Catholic Charities, Provena and many others. You will never be forgotten. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 21, 2007, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at the CONGDON FUNERAL HOME, 3012 Sheridan Road, Zion. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. at the Congdon Funeral Home with Pastor Cheryl Esbrook officiating. Interment will follow at Pineview Memorial Park, Beach Park. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the Memorial United Methodist Church, 2925 Sheridan Road, Zion, IL 60099, or, to help the many families in need of financial support to provide caregiving for an aging loved one - donations may be made to STAR Hospice, 99 Greenwood, Waukegan, IL 60087. Please write Hannah Bills on the memo line of the check.