Marletta Rochelle "Etta" (Anderson) Hill
July 09, 1938 - August 08, 2020
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CAMBRIDGE - Marletta Rochelle "Etta” (Anderson) Hill, 82, of Cambridge, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2020 peacefully at her home surrounded by loved ones after a three-year battle with cancer.
Etta was born on July 9, 1938, in Madison, the eldest daughter of Jeanette (Rindahl) and George Anderson. She was a 1956 graduate of Cambridge High School and went on to marry the love of her life, Robert "Bob" Hill of Stoughton, on Dec. 14, 1957.
Etta and Bob first settled in Edgerton before moving to Cambridge in 1972 to build their dream home. Together they raised four children and loved watching their family grow. Etta was artistically talented and put her gift to use for more than 20 years as the owner of The Little Flower Shop in downtown Cambridge. Her grandchildren would often "accidentally" miss the school bus to help her make flower arrangements and deliveries for those in the community. After she retired, she spent her days crafting and making personalized aprons for everyone she knew. Etta was immensely proud of her family and always had a special jar of candy for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren when they visited.
Etta is survived by daughters, Wendy Brabender, Natalie (Mark) Howard and Peggy (Jacob) Klingbeil; son, Bill (Jan) Hill; 17 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; sister, Sarah (John) Hering of Cambridge; brother, Albert (Patty) Anderson of Florence, Oregon; and several cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and granddaughter, Jenny Wake.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Agrace HospiceCare. Services will be private. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson Stoughton
Funeral & Cremation Care
1358 Hwy 51
(608) 873-4590
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Lynn Doolittle
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Natalie and family, My deepest sympathies to you all! I hold many fond memories of the times at your house and of you're Mom! She always made you feel welcome and part of the family. I loved our talks whenever our paths would meet over the years. She was always curious to hear how I was doing and how my family was. I enjoyed hearing about what she was up to but it always switched to what you all were up to. She was so proud of you all! I will cherish those memories as I know you will! I hope you take comfort in the memories of your time together and in the knowledge that she is no longer suffering the cruel affects of cancer and is now with your Dad! Sending love and hugs to you all!
KP
Karl Piotrowski
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RIP Etta
Fond memories of our time at CHS. You were my date at the Junior Prom. Glad you are no longer suffering. Appears you had a good life and left a warm legacy. Aloha
Karl P Piotrowski Colonel US Army Corps of Engineers (Retired)
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Judy Vasby
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Peggy and family- My sympathy at the death of your Mom. There was our church connection, but also, I so much enjoyed coming into the Little Flower Shop with all the flower colors and fresh 'green' smells. I imagine her at peace surrounded by bouquets of flowers and pots of plants.
Judy Vasby