Elizabeth "Betty" I. Hill passed away at the Cook Care Center on April 1, 2025, at the age of 100. She was born May 12, 1924, to Mary and John Salo in Pike River Township. She graduated from Gilbert High School in 1942 as salutatorian of her class and then attended and graduated from Duluth Business College in Duluth, MN. On July 7, 1951, she married Hugo W. Rekonen, they raised 3 children. Hugo passed away on November 27, 1979. Betty then married Andrew A. Hill on November 23, 1985. They lived in California, Washington, Lake Vermilion and later in Virginia, MN until Andy passed on March 29, 2010, at the age of 93. On August 21, 2020, she moved to the Care Center in Cook, MN until her passing.

She is survived by 3 children and 2 stepchildren. Rosemary (Oz) Leciejewski, Lee Rekonen, John Rekonen, Sally (Brett) Wakefield and Scott Hill. Grandchildren Melanie (Tim), Tony (Karen), Kellie (Luke), Lauren (Bryan), Heath (Christine), Sara (Steve) and Amanda (Jeremy). 9 great grandchildren.

The family would like to thank the Cook Care Center and all the wonderful staff for the excellent care they gave Betty.

A Celebration of Life is planned for Sunday May 18 at the Cook VFW from 12-3 pm