Lori Hill, of Polk City, Iowa, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2026, surrounded by her loving husband, children, pastor, and friends.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., Friday, February 13, 2026, at Lakeside Fellowship Church (1121 W. Bridge Rd., Polk City, IA 50226). A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, February 14, 2026, also at Lakeside Fellowship Church, with lunch to follow.

Lori was born, September 10, 1958, in Eldora, Iowa, to Carroll and Ruth Espe. She attended Radcliffe High School.

In 1975, Lori married Alan Hill. Together they celebrated 50 years of marriage and built a life centered on love, faith, and family. Lori and Alan were blessed with three children.

Lori adored her ten grandchildren and took great joy in being present for their lives. She rarely missed an event and always found a way to make each grandchild feel special. She was a wonderful listener and an uplifting presence to everyone who knew her.

Lori spent her life caring deeply for others, especially her family. She had a gift for making every holiday and birthday feel special and memorable. She made everything beautiful, and she had a way of making each person around her feel seen, valued, and loved. She also loved spending quality time with her family and friends in Florida.

Lori loved Jesus and was active at Lakeside Fellowship Church in Polk City. Her faith shaped the way she lived and the way she loved others. She was a natural encourager who shared godly wisdom and thoughtful advice with her children and those around her.

Lori dedicated her career to serving others through her work with the United States Post Office, where she worked as a Postmaster. She retired after 25 years of service.

Lori is survived by her husband, Alan Hill; her children, Amy Thompson, Eric Hill, and Jacob Hill; her sister, Karla Neubauer; her brother, Rick Espe; her ten grandchildren; and many other loving family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her father, Carroll Espe, and her mother, Ruth Espe.

Visitation

Feb

13

Lakeside Fellowship Church

1121 W. Bridge Road
Polk City, Iowa 50226

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Funeral Service

Feb

14

Lakeside Fellowship Church

1121 W. Bridge Road
Polk City, Iowa 50226

10:30 AM