Mary Ann Hill

Mary Ann Hill passed away peacefully at 5:15 pm on 8/5/2025 in her home. Mary Ann Hill was the only child born to Bernice (Gerkin) Hill & Albert Hill on March 31, 1955 at Gibson City Hospital in Gibson City, Illinois. The family moved from Melvin, IL in 1958 to Chatsworth.

Mary Ann graduated from Chatsworth High School in 1973. She attended the 50th Class Reunion in 2023.

She worked at many different jobs over the years. She worked at Costello's Grocery Store from 1976-1980. She also worked at Sears Catalog Store in the 1980's.

In 1987 Bernice & Mary Ann moved to Fairbury, IL where she worked for Zimmerman Hardware until 1989. During this time Bernice & Mary Ann transferred membership from Chatsworth St. Paul Lutheran Church to Fairbury Trinity Lutheran.

In 1989, Mary Ann moved to Pontiac, IL to live alone. When she moved to Pontiac, IL, she started working at Ace Hardware where she met the love of her life Larry Liming. While in Pontiac she also worked at K-Mart, Lynn Chevrolet, and Caterpillar. Her final employer was City of Pontiac Tourism Department. This position lasted for 10 years. She retired June 30, 2025. Mary Ann loved this job. She got to talk to people all over the world, from Iceland, South Africa, Isle of Mann and many other amazing places.

She was preceded in death by her father and mother Albert passed away February 9, 1976. Bernice passed away February 4, 1991.

She is survived by a few cousins. Rose Martin- Hazel Crest, IL. Judy Carlson- Normal, IL Helen (John) Engemann, Frankfort, IL. Edwin (Linda) Gerken- Auburn, IL. Darelynn Merryman- Litchfield, IL. Mary Ann was also survived by the love of her life Larry Liming and children Jeff Liming , Chenoa, IL, Sue (Tony) Larson, Pontiac IL and Chris Liming Pontiac, IL.

Mary Ann received much care and support in her final weeks from Larry & his dear daughter, Sue (Tony) Larson, Pontiac IL. She also had loving care from Larry's granddaughters. Pamela Wonders (Ryan) Pontiac, IL , Stephanie Larson, Tabatha Miller (Joey). Also, she is survived by several great grandchildren of Larrys.

Any donations can be made to the American Cancer Society.

Mary Ann's funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 9th at noon at Duffy-Baier-Snedecor Funeral Home, 903 W Custer, Pontiac IL 61764. Visitation will be held two hours prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will be private.