Rosalyn F. 'Tootsie' Hill (Ernst)

Rosalyn F. Hill (Tootsie Budde), 87, formerly of Bellevue, IA died April 15, 2015 in Dubuque, IA. A funeral mass will be held at 10:30am Tuesday, April 21 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Bellevue, IA. A visitation for Rosalyn will be held from 4:00 to 7:00pm, Monday at Hachmann Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Bellevue and again Tuesday morning from 9:00 to 10:00am at the funeral home. 'Tootsie' was born April 3rd, 1928 in Bellevue, IA, the daughter of George F. and Matilida (Tillie Ries) Ernst. She graduated from St. Joseph's grade and high schools. She married Merrill G. Budde on August 12th, 1946. He died in 1979. In 1982, she married Ingman Hill. He died in 1988. In addition to giving birth to and raising 10 children, Tootsie worked at the Savana Army Depot, Xavier Hospital in Dubuque, Ensign Coil Company, Bellevue Liquor Store and Winn Dixie in Lake Wales, Florida. She was a long time member of the Bellevue American Legion Auxiliary. She loved Euchre, Bingo, the Slots and making baby quilts as gifts. For many years she put her heart and soul into her garden. While Tootsie will be sadly missed by her family, it will be impossible to forget the lifetime of memories, support, lessons and joy she shared on a daily basis with all who met and loved her. She is survived by sons, Dan (Suzie) Budde, Milan, IL, Keith (Joyce) Budde, East Dubuque, IL, and Mark (Lisa) Budde, Fairfax, IA and daughters, Carol Willis and Jeannie Schultz, both of Dubuque, IA and Annette Budde, Phoenix, AZ. Also, three sisters, Betty (Fred) Stoecken, Luella (Babe) Carter and Bonnie Blake all of Bellevue, IA. She had 21 grandchildren and 34 great-grand children. In addition to her husbands, she was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, a sister, three daughters, Mary, Janice and Judith Weis, and a son, Gary Budde. The family welcomes stories of how and when you may have met Tootsie, or online condolences at www.hachmannfuneralhome.com. Memorials may be made to the family or St Joseph's Catholic Church in Bellevue, IA.Reception:American Legion111 Market StreetBellevue, IA 52031