Rhonda Gill

Lincoln: Rhonda Gill, 56, of Lincoln formerly of Alton, passed away on Friday, May 31, 2019, at her home surrounded by her loving friends and family. Rhonda was born on September 23, 1962 in Alton, the daughter of Ronald Sterns and Betty (Davis) Crepps. She married Ronald Gill on June 1, 1984 in Godfrey, and he survives. In addition to her husband, Rhonda is survived by her mother, Betty Crepps, her son, Eli Gill, her niece, Julia Rook, and her lifelong best friends, Joyce Schwartz, Rhonda Schwalb, and Barb Watson. Rhonda was a member of Beta Sigma Phi, she loved to sing and dance as well. To say that Rhonda was a selfless person would be an understatement; she had genuine love for all people in her life, whether she knew them or not. She had the biggest heart for the underprivileged and was always so full of life. Rhonda was preceded in death by her father and her sister, Denise Rook. Visitation will be from 4pm to 7pm on Friday, June 7, 2019, at Pitchford Funeral Home in Wood River. Graveside service will take place at 10am on Saturday, June 8, 2019, in the chapel at Rose Lawn Cemetery in Bethalto. Rev. Royce Roy will officiate. Memorial donations may be made in Rhonda’s name to Simmons Cancer Institute in Springfield, Illinois and will be accepted at the funeral home.