Iris Elaine (Todd) Hill, 85, of Mahomet, IL, formerly of Syracuse, NE, passed away Friday, January 16, 2015 at Carle Hospital in Champaign, IL. She was born on July 30, 1929 to Lloyd and Doris (Smith) Todd of rural Oak Hill, KS.

Iris was proud of her heritage as a 'farm girl.' She attended grade school at Tubbs one-room schoolhouse near Oak Hill and graduated from Clay County Community High School in Clay Center, KS with honors in 1946. She was active in high school activities and enjoyed participating in marching and swing bands.

Iris married her high school sweetheart, Merlin Hill, on August 17, 1947 at the Presbyterian Church in Clay Center and they enjoyed 67 years of marriage together. She is survived by her Husband; Sons: Larry (Linda Mohr) Hill of Minneapolis, MN, Alan (Tammy) Hill of Fort Collins, CO, Chuck (Marcy) Hill of Maitland, FL; Daughter: Teresa (Mike Helfrich) Hasken of Mahomet, IL; Grandchildren: Susan, Sean (Megan), and Jamie Hill, Charity (Grey) Leonard, Hannah, Audrey, and Collin Hasken; Great- Grandchildren: Samuel, Jedidiah, and Geneva Hill. She is preceded in death by her Parents, Brother: Horace and Sisters: Lorraine and Beverly.

Iris was a devoted mother and grandmother. She encouraged her children through church, school and their sports. She was a Cub Scout den mother and, most often, could be found having as much fun as the boys. She cherished time spent with grandchildren! She loved working on craft projects with them and always ensured there was time to make and eat sugar cookies together! Iris also enjoyed traveling, gardening, sewing, baking and her "coffee times" with friends.

Iris was a bookkeeper and clerk at Hill Pharmacy and she also assisted with bookkeeping at the Syracuse Medical Center for several years. Iris was devoted to the Methodist Church for sixty years where she taught and participated in Sunday school, sang in the Church choir, was active in United Methodist Women, representing them in state council meetings, and participated in many other Church activities and Bible studies. She was a "get things done" person and was involved in many community affairs. Iris was a member of the VFW Auxiliary since 1954 and was voted Woman of the Year in Syracuse one year.

Iris was known for her smile and her optimistic disposition, trying to meet and make friends with as many people as possible.

Visitation will be on Thursday, January 22, 2015 from 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm with family greeting friends from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, at Fusselman-Allen-Harvey Funeral Home in Syracuse.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am, on Friday, January 23, 2015 at Saint John's United Church of Christ, 511 7th Street in Syracuse with Pastor Gary Ganger officiating. Interment immediately following the service will be at Park Hill Cemetery in Syracuse.

The family suggests memorials to the Syracuse United Methodist Church Building Fund or to the Donor's choice.

Arrangements By: Fusselman-Allen-Harvey Funeral Home, Syracuse, NE 68446 402-269-2441