Marylan M. Hill (nee Thompson), age 84, of Portage, IN, passed away on Wednesday, December 15, 2021.

Marylan was born on August 9, 1937 in Lake Station, IN to the late Earl and Grethel (nee Hostetler) Thompson.  She graduated from East Gary Edison High School, Class of 1955.  Marylan met the love of her life, Earl "Don" Hill, at church in 1952.  The couple married in 1956 and spent 64 wonderful years together until his passing in 2020.

Marylan was a 4 ^th generation lifetime member of the Church of the Nazarene.  She was very active in her church, including church choir member and Sunday School teacher.  Marylan was a devoted and loving wife, mother of three awesome children, grandmother of eight grandchildren, and great-grandmother of twelve great-grandchildren.  She was very proud of her family, especially her grandchildren.  Marylan supported her family in everything that they did and was always by their side.  She was a good cook with her Thanksgiving dressing as one of her family's favorites.  Marylan will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Marylan is survived by her children: Jeffrey (Darla) Hill of Greenville, MI, Debra Cooper of Lake Station, IN, and David (Jenny) Hill of Decatur, IN; grandchildren: Jayleena Hill, Briella Hill, Malia Hill, Jeremy (Aaryn) Hill, Holly (Rob) Morrow, Joshua (Sarah) Hill, and Brook Johnson-Hill; 12 great-grandchildren; sister: Carolyn (late Leroy) Mills; sister-in-law: Linda Thompson; and many nieces and nephews.

Marylan was preceded in death by her husband: Don, parents: Earl and Grethel, brother: Denziel Thompson, and grandson: Diamond Cody Cooper.

Family and friends may gather at Grace Church of the Nazarene (5360 Clem Rd, Portage, IN) on Sunday, December 19, 2021 from 1:00-3:00 P.M.  A Funeral Service will follow at 3:00 P.M. with Rev. Mark Hostetler officiating.  A Graveside Service will take place on Monday, December 20, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. at Evergreen Cemetery, Hobart.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are preferred to Portage Grace Church of the Nazarene (5360 Clem Rd, Portage).  To view online obituary and share condolences please visit www.reesfuneralhomes.com