Obituary of Dale Martial Hill

Dale M. Hill, age 78 of Hills, went to be with the lord on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at the VA Hospital in Iowa City surrounded by his family.

Private family graveside services with Military Honors will be held at a later date at the Mentzer Cemetery in rural Hills. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established in Dale’s memory. To share a thought, memory or condolence please visit Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service website @ www.gayandciha.com.

Dale Martial Hill was born November 27, 1947, in Iowa City, the son of Leonard and Ila (Smith) Hill. Following graduation from Iowa City City High School; in 1966, he enlisted in the United States Army proudly serving his country during the Vietnam War. Returning to this area, a few years later he married Mary Lynn Condon on September 3, 1982, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Hills. For many years he worked as mason for multiple business in Florida and Iowa, and ended his career with his own business, Hill Masonry. There was nothing was more important to him than his family, especially as his grandchildren were born. Hearing Papa was music to his ears. He never missed any of their activities and was so very proud of them. He will now have the best seat in the house at their sporting events.

His family includes his two children, Travis Hill (Gwyn), and Devon Brand (Chris); 3 grandchildren, Madison Brand, Colton Brand and Clea Hill; and a host of other family members including his wife’s family, the Condon family. He was preceded in death by his parents, and the love of his life, Mary Lynn Hill, his wife.