Norma Jean Bilyeu-Hilst Obituary

The world bids farewell to Norma Jean Bilyeu-Hilst of Effingham, Illinois, departing on May 23, 2026 at the age of 96. Norma leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Norma Jean Bilyeu-Hilst to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Dillard Worner and Mabel Worner (Knuppel); and her husband Wayne Hilst of Manito. She is survived by: her daughters, Cynthia Wise (Craig) of Effingham, Cathy Cotter (Ken) of Altamonte Springs, Fla. and Carolyn Hansen (Dale) of Canyon, Texas.; her grandchildren, Anna Westhoff (Ben), Cassandra Selby, Kendra Nassar (Charles) and Kyle Cotter; her stepgrandchildren, Thomas Wise (Katie), Ann Cruz (Alex), Brandi Roy (Tyler) and Steven Hansen (Autumn); her stepchildren, Kirk Hilst (Penny), Leanne Lucas (Dave) and Trudy Hufford; and her stepgrandchildren, Kyle Hilst (Uyen), Jesse Hilst, Blake Hilst (Emily), Josh Lucas and Christy Hufford. She is also survived by 11 great-grandchildren.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Forest City Community Church, American Cancer Society, Mason County Pets Without Parents, or donor's choice.