Services for Elizabeth R. "Libby" Hillis Tuthill, 91, Logansport and Dallas, Texas, will be held at 6 p.m. Friday in Kroeger Funeral Home.
She died at 7:55 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, 2007, in Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, Texas.
Born July 15, 1916, in Muncie, she was the daughter of John David and Lelia Smith Rice. She was married May 5, 1940, in Monticello, to attorney John T. Hillis, who preceded her in death July 10, 1989. She was married June 15, 1991, to John B. Tuthill, of Dallas, Texas, a former Indiana University classmate. He survives.
Libby attended and graduated from Monticello High School in 1935. At Indiana University, Bloomington, she was awarded a Bachelor of Arts in English in October 1939. At IU, she was chosen as a representative of the University along with nine other Big 10 University women to represent the Big 10 at the 1939 World's Fair in New York City. While at Indiana University, she belonged to the Pi Beta Phi Sorority and was admitted to Morter Board, an academic honors organization.
During World War II, Libby and John T. Hillis lived in Washington, D.C., while J.T., a major in the U.S. Army, was assigned to the Joint Chief of Staffs. Libby was an avid golfer and won several golf championships in the area. In the 1950s, she was a Cub Scout den mother and also served on the Logansport Community School Corporation Board of Trustees.
In 1957, Libby founded Civic Players of Logansport, and in 1961, founded Logansport Junior Civic Theater. In 1976, she was the driving force behind the formation of the Performing Arts Council of Logansport. All three organizations continue to enrich the life of the community to this very day.
Libby also was a Realtor with the Alma Hill Agency and the Brokerage House.
In 1988, she was awarded the Book of Golden Deeds for outstanding civic service to the Logansport community.
Libby also was an avid bridge player, a vicious scrabble player, and she was almost unbeatable at playing Pounce. These interests continued up until the time of her death.
She was a member of Calvary Presbyterian Church.
Her proudest accomplishment was her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Surviving are sons and daughters-in-law, John R. and Anita Wolpers Hillis, Logansport, Dr. J. Stanley and Alice Gettlefinger Hillis, Indianapolis, and Mark B. and Patricia Aldrich Hillis, St. Louis; daughter and son-in-law, Jodi Hillis and Bruce McGrevy, Indianapolis; step-children: Brooke Tuthill, Sante Fe, New Mexico; Paul A. Tuthill, Denver, Colorado; and David W. Tuthill, Dallas, Texas; eleven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and sister, Margaret Rice Reynolds, Atlanta, Ga.
One sister and two brothers, preceded in death.
Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery at a later date.
Friends may call from 3 to 6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Hillis Family Memorial Fund, c/o Security Federal Savings Bank, PO Box 420, Logansport IN 46947, and the Libby Hillis Tuthill Endowment Fund (to benefit Civic Players of Logansport), c/o the Cass County Community Foundation, PO Box 441, Logansport IN 46947
She died at 7:55 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, 2007, in Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, Texas.
Born July 15, 1916, in Muncie, she was the daughter of John David and Lelia Smith Rice. She was married May 5, 1940, in Monticello, to attorney John T. Hillis, who preceded her in death July 10, 1989. She was married June 15, 1991, to John B. Tuthill, of Dallas, Texas, a former Indiana University classmate. He survives.
Libby attended and graduated from Monticello High School in 1935. At Indiana University, Bloomington, she was awarded a Bachelor of Arts in English in October 1939. At IU, she was chosen as a representative of the University along with nine other Big 10 University women to represent the Big 10 at the 1939 World's Fair in New York City. While at Indiana University, she belonged to the Pi Beta Phi Sorority and was admitted to Morter Board, an academic honors organization.
During World War II, Libby and John T. Hillis lived in Washington, D.C., while J.T., a major in the U.S. Army, was assigned to the Joint Chief of Staffs. Libby was an avid golfer and won several golf championships in the area. In the 1950s, she was a Cub Scout den mother and also served on the Logansport Community School Corporation Board of Trustees.
In 1957, Libby founded Civic Players of Logansport, and in 1961, founded Logansport Junior Civic Theater. In 1976, she was the driving force behind the formation of the Performing Arts Council of Logansport. All three organizations continue to enrich the life of the community to this very day.
Libby also was a Realtor with the Alma Hill Agency and the Brokerage House.
In 1988, she was awarded the Book of Golden Deeds for outstanding civic service to the Logansport community.
Libby also was an avid bridge player, a vicious scrabble player, and she was almost unbeatable at playing Pounce. These interests continued up until the time of her death.
She was a member of Calvary Presbyterian Church.
Her proudest accomplishment was her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Surviving are sons and daughters-in-law, John R. and Anita Wolpers Hillis, Logansport, Dr. J. Stanley and Alice Gettlefinger Hillis, Indianapolis, and Mark B. and Patricia Aldrich Hillis, St. Louis; daughter and son-in-law, Jodi Hillis and Bruce McGrevy, Indianapolis; step-children: Brooke Tuthill, Sante Fe, New Mexico; Paul A. Tuthill, Denver, Colorado; and David W. Tuthill, Dallas, Texas; eleven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and sister, Margaret Rice Reynolds, Atlanta, Ga.
One sister and two brothers, preceded in death.
Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery at a later date.
Friends may call from 3 to 6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Hillis Family Memorial Fund, c/o Security Federal Savings Bank, PO Box 420, Logansport IN 46947, and the Libby Hillis Tuthill Endowment Fund (to benefit Civic Players of Logansport), c/o the Cass County Community Foundation, PO Box 441, Logansport IN 46947
Services for Elizabeth R. "Libby" Hillis Tuthill, 91, Logansport and Dallas, Texas, will be held at 6 p.m. Friday in Kroeger Funeral Home.
She died at 7:55 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, 2007, in Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, Texas.
Born July 15, 1916, in Muncie, she was the daughter of John David and Lelia Smith Rice. She was married May 5, 1940, in Monticello, to attorney John T. Hillis, who preceded her in death July 10, 1989. She was married June 15, 1991, to John B. Tuthill, of Dallas, Texas, a former Indiana University classmate. He survives.
Libby attended and graduated from Monticello High School in 1935. At Indiana University, Bloomington, she was awarded a Bachelor of Arts in English in October 1939. At IU, she was chosen as a representative of the University along with nine other Big 10 University women to represent the Big 10 at the 1939 World's Fair in New York City. While at Indiana University, she belonged to the Pi Beta Phi Sorority and was admitted to Morter Board, an academic honors organization.
During World War II, Libby and John T. Hillis lived in Washington, D.C., while J.T., a major in the U.S. Army, was assigned to the Joint Chief of Staffs. Libby was an avid golfer and won several golf championships in the area. In the 1950s, she was a Cub Scout den mother and also served on the Logansport Community School Corporation Board of Trustees.
In 1957, Libby founded Civic Players of Logansport, and in 1961, founded Logansport Junior Civic Theater. In 1976, she was the driving force behind the formation of the Performing Arts Council of Logansport. All three organizations continue to enrich the life of the community to this very day.
Libby also was a Realtor with the Alma Hill Agency and the Brokerage House.
In 1988, she was awarded the Book of Golden Deeds for outstanding civic service to the Logansport community.
Libby also was an avid bridge player, a vicious scrabble player, and she was almost unbeatable at playing Pounce. These interests continued up until the time of her death.
She was a member of Calvary Presbyterian Church.
Her proudest accomplishment was her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Surviving are sons and daughters-in-law, John R. and Anita Wolpers Hillis, Logansport, Dr. J. Stanley and Alice Gettlefinger Hillis, Indianapolis, and Mark B. and Patricia Aldrich Hillis, St. Louis; daughter and son-in-law, Jodi Hillis and Bruce McGrevy, Indianapolis; step-children: Brooke Tuthill, Sante Fe, New Mexico; Paul A. Tuthill, Denver, Colorado; and David W. Tuthill, Dallas, Texas; eleven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and sister, Margaret Rice Reynolds, Atlanta, Ga.
One sister and two brothers, preceded in death.
Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery at a later date.
Friends may call from 3 to 6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Hillis Family Memorial Fund, c/o Security Federal Savings Bank, PO Box 420, Logansport IN 46947, and the Libby Hillis Tuthill Endowment Fund (to benefit Civic Players of Logansport), c/o the Cass County Community Foundation, PO Box 441, Logansport IN 46947
She died at 7:55 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, 2007, in Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, Texas.
Born July 15, 1916, in Muncie, she was the daughter of John David and Lelia Smith Rice. She was married May 5, 1940, in Monticello, to attorney John T. Hillis, who preceded her in death July 10, 1989. She was married June 15, 1991, to John B. Tuthill, of Dallas, Texas, a former Indiana University classmate. He survives.
Libby attended and graduated from Monticello High School in 1935. At Indiana University, Bloomington, she was awarded a Bachelor of Arts in English in October 1939. At IU, she was chosen as a representative of the University along with nine other Big 10 University women to represent the Big 10 at the 1939 World's Fair in New York City. While at Indiana University, she belonged to the Pi Beta Phi Sorority and was admitted to Morter Board, an academic honors organization.
During World War II, Libby and John T. Hillis lived in Washington, D.C., while J.T., a major in the U.S. Army, was assigned to the Joint Chief of Staffs. Libby was an avid golfer and won several golf championships in the area. In the 1950s, she was a Cub Scout den mother and also served on the Logansport Community School Corporation Board of Trustees.
In 1957, Libby founded Civic Players of Logansport, and in 1961, founded Logansport Junior Civic Theater. In 1976, she was the driving force behind the formation of the Performing Arts Council of Logansport. All three organizations continue to enrich the life of the community to this very day.
Libby also was a Realtor with the Alma Hill Agency and the Brokerage House.
In 1988, she was awarded the Book of Golden Deeds for outstanding civic service to the Logansport community.
Libby also was an avid bridge player, a vicious scrabble player, and she was almost unbeatable at playing Pounce. These interests continued up until the time of her death.
She was a member of Calvary Presbyterian Church.
Her proudest accomplishment was her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Surviving are sons and daughters-in-law, John R. and Anita Wolpers Hillis, Logansport, Dr. J. Stanley and Alice Gettlefinger Hillis, Indianapolis, and Mark B. and Patricia Aldrich Hillis, St. Louis; daughter and son-in-law, Jodi Hillis and Bruce McGrevy, Indianapolis; step-children: Brooke Tuthill, Sante Fe, New Mexico; Paul A. Tuthill, Denver, Colorado; and David W. Tuthill, Dallas, Texas; eleven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and sister, Margaret Rice Reynolds, Atlanta, Ga.
One sister and two brothers, preceded in death.
Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery at a later date.
Friends may call from 3 to 6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Hillis Family Memorial Fund, c/o Security Federal Savings Bank, PO Box 420, Logansport IN 46947, and the Libby Hillis Tuthill Endowment Fund (to benefit Civic Players of Logansport), c/o the Cass County Community Foundation, PO Box 441, Logansport IN 46947
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