Marvel Hill
May 2, 1929 ~ October 8, 2019
Marvel Hill, 90, of Marion, passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2019, at West Ridge Care Center, Cedar Rapids. Mass of Christian Burial: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, October 15, 2019, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Marion, by Reverend David O'Connor. Visitation: 5-7 p.m. Monday, October 14, 2019, at Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Marion, with a Rosary Service beginning at 5 p.m. Burial: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery, Cedar Rapids.
Survivors include her children, Jim (Sylvia) Grant, Greg (Nancy) Grant, Renee (Rick) McGuin, and Kevin Bassham; grandchildren, Laura Grant (Tom Truchio), Dina (Ken) Dotterweich, Sheli Eggiman, Valerie Grant, Patrick (Kristina) Grant, Kelly (Matt) Curry, Nicole (Jay) Wenzel, Danielle (Jesse) Benge, Danika (Ben) Hilmer, and Rachael (Tommy) Hefflefinger; 23 great-grandchildren; brother, Charles (Virginia) Sparrgrove; and many extended family members and friends.
Marvel Rozetta Sparrgrove was born May 2, 1929, in Shueyville, to Charles and Rose (Gladwin) Sparrgrove. She attended St. Joseph Catholic School in Prairieburg. Marvel was a homemaker, and a wonderful seamstress, cook'especially her famous apple salad, and gardener of all kinds of plants, flowers, and vegetables. Marvel often put up flags in her yard and local cemeteries in honor of the Veterans she knew. She had a keen eye for design and art, enjoyed interior design, creating woodworking plans for her husband, Andy, to build. Marvel enjoyed freehand painting, reading Southern Living Magazine, and learning about history and different places. One of her favorite memories was traveling to Washington D.C. with her family. She was a long-time member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Marion, where she belonged to the Women's Connection group, and made many cherished friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Andrew Hill; infant son, Michael; and siblings, Al, Floyd, Marie, Evelyn, Wilma, and Mavis.
Marvel's family would like to sincerely thank the staff at West Ridge Care Center for their generous care.
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Kevin–I was so sorry to learn of your mother’s passing. I remember visiting with her when Danika was in Head Start. She spoke lovingly of you and was concerned for your wellbeing. I hope all is going well for you. You are still in my prayers. Linda Kellar