Geneva Former First Ward Alderman Sam Hill Dies At 86

GENEVA, IL — Sam Hill, a former First Ward alderman who served from 2001 to 2013, died Tuesday. He was 86.

Outside of City Council, Hill was a member of Geneva's Plan Commission while also serving as a commissioner for the Geneva Park District.

"The Geneva City Council recognized Mr. Hill's contributions to the community and held a moment of silence in his honor at its July 5 meeting," officials said in a statement expressing their condolences to the Hill family.

Visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m. July 29 at Malone Funeral Home, 324 E. State St. A memorial service will follow the next day, but location and time have yet to be determined.

An obituary for Hill is pending but will be able to be found on Malone Funeral Home's website.