81, of Park Ridge, Illinois formerly of Galesburg died on March 29, 2016 of heart failure.
She was born March 7, 1935 in Granger Iowa, the daughter of Frank and Julia Polich Mataya. She married Donald Charles Hillier on June 1, 1963 in Galesburg. He preceded her in 2007.
Surviving is a daughter Amy Hillier, son-in-law Michael Davis, and granddaughter Olivia Davis in Park Ridge, Illinois; siblings Ralph Mataya, Barbara (Gordon) Segelke, Edward Mataya, David Mataya, Joseph Mataya, Michael (Teresa) Mataya, and Marcia (Mike) Pickel, 19 nieces and nephews, and 30 great nieces and nephews.
She graduated from Madrid High School in 1955 and Medical Technology School in 1958. She lived most of her life in Galesburg. She was employed for many years as a Lab Technician at Cottage Hospital.
On a weekly basis, she would go to the Galesburg Public Library to find mysteries and biographies to read. She enjoyed spending time with friends and listening to good music, especially Frankie Yankovic, Neil Diamond, Johnny Cash, and Elvis Presley. Prior to moving, she was a member of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church.
Graveside memorial services will be held 11 am Saturday, April 30 at Memorial Park Cemetery. Monsignor Ernest Pizzamiglio will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Galesburg, Illinois. Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com.
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