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Please pray for the soul of John "Jack Hill" who passed away on August 8th, 2024.
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord,
and let perpetual light shine upon him.
May the souls of all the faithful departed,
through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
~Amen~
John "Jack" Hill Obituary
John James (Jack) Hill, 89, died Thursday, August 8, 2024, after a brief illness. Funeral Mass: 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at St. Matthew Catholic Church, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Visitation: 8:30 – 10:45 a.m. on Wednesday, at the church. Burial with Military Honors: Mt. Calvary, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, immediately following the Funeral Mass. Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Cedar Rapids, is in charge of the arrangements.
Jack was born on October 28, 1934, in Omaha, Nebraska to Gladys (Welsh) and Earl Joseph Hill. He grew up in Denison, Iowa where he graduated from Denison High School in 1952, and went on to attend the University of Iowa, graduating with a mechanical engineering degree in 1957. He then served as a First Lieutenant in the Army at Fort Leonard Wood. After serving in the Army, he worked at Rockwell Collins as a program manager until retirement.
Jack is survived by his beloved wife, Becky; and two children, Tim (Katie) and Katie (Ken) Kintzle; and two grandchildren, Frank (Hazel) Hill and Jane Hill. He is also survived by his sister, Janis (Mike) Bougdanos, brother-in-law Randy (Debbie) Wilke, sister-in-law, Terry (Tim) Wands; sister-in-law, Mel Sullivan; nephews and nieces, Steve (Debbie) Bougdanos, Beth (Jeff Smith) Meyer, Dave (Erika) Bougdanos, Terry (Robin) Sullivan, Susie (Gary) Sullivan, Tom (Janelle) Sullivan, Dan (Julia) Sullivan, Mark (Carrie) Porterfield, Nicole and Scott Wilke, Sondra (PJ) La Croix, Bryan Wands, Bob (Stephanie) Sullivan, Kevin (Michele) Sullivan, and Missy (Joe) Matthews; and numerous great nieces, nephews and cousins.
Jack was preceded in death by his parents, his beloved first wife, Patricia Sullivan; in-laws, Frank and Ann Sullivan and Ralph and Luva Jean Wilke, as well as brothers and sisters-in-law, Richard Sullivan, Bob and Joyce Sullivan, Jerry and Fran Porterfield; niece, Karyn Sullivan; and nephew, Shawn Sullivan.
Jack considered himself blessed with a life well-lived. As evidence of that life, he felt lucky to have found love twice in his life. He married Patricia Sullivan in 1963, and started a wonderful life, including two children. After Patricia lost her battle with cancer in June of 1971, Jack had to fill the role of both mother and father, relying on the help of his sister and mother for support. Because of Jack’s strength and resilience, his love for his children allowed them to want for nothing. His luck continued when he met his second wife, Becky, through work at Rockwell Collins, and they married in 1977, continuing the wonderful life full of adventures for 47 years.
One of Jack’s greatest passions was the Iowa Hawkeyes, holding season tickets for 50-plus years, never once missing a home football game. As easy-going as Jack was, if you dared called during a game, you would have been met with a VERY short conversation.
His happy place was any place near water. Summers at Clear Lake were spent boating and teaching numerous generations how to water ski; Jack was always patient no matter how many times it took to successfully get his student up on the skis. Another happy place by the water was Jack and Becky’s annual Maui trip to escape Iowa winters. Jack’s love of dogs was another passion, including his granddogs.
Jack definitely strived to make the most of life, and had many things to keep him active. He loved Oshkosh airshows (an annual adventure), playing tennis, snow-skiing (starting in the 50’s), reading voraciously (anything he could get his hands on), and spending time with his family and friends.
His family and friends remember him as a gentleman and a gentle man. Friendship was something he cherished, and if you were considered a friend of Jack’s, you were a friend for life.
Memorials may be directed to St. Matthew Catholic Church.
Please pray for the soul of Judy Bertling who passed away on July 30th, 2024.
Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord,
and let perpetual light shine upon her.
May the souls of all the faithful departed,
through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
~Amen~
Memorial
Judy Carol Bertling, 79, of Cedar Rapids passed away peacefully at home surrounded by a lifetime of memories and unwavering love on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. A visitation will be held at the Cedar Memorial Chapel Stateroom on Thursday, August 8, 2024, from 4:00 to 7:00PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, August 9, 2024, at St. Matthew Catholic Church with a visitation taking place one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow the service and take place at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery.
Judy was born June 6, 1945, in Cedar Rapids to Lester and Viola (Seiler) Heck. She married her soulmate, Robert “Bob” Bertling September 16, 1967, in Cedar Rapids, and together they had two children. She ran an in-home daycare service for many years caring for many children and educating many parents. She loved writing, playing cards, and spending time with her husband. Judy also loved going to the casino and going on drives with her sister, Barb. She cherished the time spent with her family, especially her grandson. Judy was quick witted and had a great sense of humor. She always had an open ear to anyone who asked.
She is survived by her children, Rob Bertling and Diana Ferguson (Roger Main); grandson, Cael Ferguson; sisters, Barb Bartosh and Bonnie Heitzman; sister-in-law, Reana Heck; along with many nieces and nephews.
Judy is preceded in death by her soulmate, Bob, her parents, her brothers Ted Heck and Larry (Darlene) Heck, and her brother-in-law Jim Heitzman.
Memorials may be directed to the family.