Ira Hills

Ira A. Hills, age 83, a resident of Webster died November 16, 2010 at Burnett Medical Center Continuing Care Center in Grantsburg. Ira was born on January 16, 1927 in Danbury to Senate and Della Hills. Ira served 2 years as a Seaman First Class during World War II in the US Navy. He then served 4 years as a Staff Sergeant in the US Army during the Japanese Occupation and Korean War. Ira married Virginia on November 24, 1951 in Pine City, Minnesota. To this union 3 children were born Cynthia, Randal and Ronald. Ira worked as a Foreman for Reserve Mining for 30 years in Silver Bay. He was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Webster, the Burnett County VFW Post 1256 and the Otis Taylor American Legion Post 96. Ira was known to "fix anything" and enjoyed helping others. He liked the outdoors to go hunting and fishing. Ira was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers Norman, Chet, Barney, Mike, Harris and Melvin. He is survived by his beloved wife Virginia; their children Cynthia (Kent) Starkey, Randal Hills, and Ronald Hills; grandchildren Rob, Krista, Seth, Kimberly, Caitlyn; 6 great grandchildren; along with his sisters Della (Ed) Smythe, Joyce Staples, and Mary Ann Davis; other relatives and many friends. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, November 19, 2010 at 11:00 AM (visitation 10-11 AM) at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church with Father Michael Tupa as celebrant. Music will be provided by Kim Simon. Interment will follow at Northern Wisconsin Veteran Memorial Cemetery in Spooner where military honors will be rendered. Casketbearers will be Rusty Hills, Matthew Main, Rob Svee, Doug Sperling, John Carlson, Terry Sperling, Scott Anderson and Joe Sperling. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Webster. Online condolences can be made at www.swedberg-taylor.com