Carolyn S. Hillyer, 76, of Rushville died Oct. 22, 2026, at St. Johns Hospital in Springfield.Carolyn S. Hillyer, 76, of Rushville died Oct. 22, 2026, at St. Johns Hospital in Springfield.
She was born Feb. 1, 1950, in Rushville, the daughter of Edwin and Hazel Lois Peterman Atwater.
Surviving are two sons, Robert Charles Hillyer (and Toni) of Rushville and Randall L. Hillyer of Camden; two grandchildren, Belle Hiland (and Marcus) of Augusta and Evin Hillyer (and Jessica) of Monroe, Wis.; and four great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one brother, Robert Atwater.
She graduated from Rushville High School class of 1968 and Springfield beautician school. She worked at the USDA office in Rushville and later Jacksonville until retirement.
A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, at Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville with Pastor Matt Haberman officiating. Burial will follow at Rushville City Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 1 p.m. until time of service on Friday.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Condolences may be sent to www.worthingtonfh.com.
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