Dorothy Helen Hill

Dorothy Hill, 94, formerly of the Red Lodge/Roberts area, died peacefully in her sleep on March 26, 2026, at Benefis Missouri Medical Center in Fort Benton, Montana.

Dorothy Helen Stroh was born April 29, 1931, in Laurel, Montana to Katie Weil Stroh and John Stroh. She attended school in Laurel until her marriage to Lawrence Baum of Ballentine in 1948. They farmed there until 1960, when the family moved to Roberts, Montana. Dorothy and Lawrence later divorced.

Dorothy married Bill Hill of Roberts in Las Vegas, Nevada, on January 3, 1974. Bill and Dorothy shared most of their married life in Red Lodge, Montana where they took great pride in caring for their beautiful vegetable garden and flower beds. Through Dorothy's careful planning, their backyard hosted displays of color from early spring, throughout summer and into autumn. She was especially fond of roses.

Bill provided her a wonderful life until his passing on June 25, 2012. Dorothy was also preceded in death by her parents; sister, Ester Vogel; brother, Roy Stroh; and son-in-law. Ken DeVries.

She is survived by her sons, Larry (Laurie) Baum of Highwood and Randy (Nancy) Baum of Columbus; daughters, Lynette DeVries of Columbus and Shirley (Gary) Kane of Red Lodge; as well as 16 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; and 8 great-great-grandchildren.

Following a 1:00 graveside service at Roberts Cemetery friends and family are invited to a reception at the Roberts Methodist Church on Saturday, May 9, 2026.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Roberts Fire Department; Roberts Community Foundation; or your favorite charity.