Monika Hiller's Obituary
Monika Hiller (nee Bednarz), of Cinnaminson, NJ, passed away peacefully at her home on July 2, 2024 surrounded by her husband, daughters and her five grandchildren. Born in Seesen, Germany to the late Powell and Feliksa Bednarz, she was 82 years old.
She came to the US with her family in 1955 at the age of 14. She eventually moved to Philadelphia with her family and landed a job at Dietz & Watson where she met the love of her life, Helmuth Hiller. After six short months they were married on November 30th, 1963. They then moved to Cinnaminson, NJ in the winter of 1967. Fast-forward to March of 1971 they opened what is now considered a landmark in Cinnaminson. They built a successful business that they worked tirelessly at for 34 years. Hiller's Prime Meats.
In 2004, they decided to close and enjoyed 20 years of retirement together. If you know them, you know they were always together. Every minute, every hour, every day for 60 plus years of marriage, work and living life to the fullest. We will all miss her but no one more than her loving husband.
Monika was the beloved wife of Helmuth Hiller. Loving mother of Ingrid Kelly and Claudia Szczepanek (Ed). Cherished Oma to Corinna, Caitlin, Ethan, Dylan, and Sydney. Dear sister of Walter Bednarz, Steve Bednarz, Donna Burin, Olga Taniewski, and Eddie Bednarz. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends who will miss her greatly.
Friends and relatives are invited to gather at St. Peter the Apostle Church, 1019 N. 5th St., Philadelphia, PA on Monday July 8th from 9:30 am to 11 am. Her funeral Mass will begin at 11 am, followed by interment in Lakeview Memorial Park, 1300 Route 130 North, Cinnaminson, NJ. Please join us for a celebration of life luncheon at Riverton Country Club in Cinnaminson, NJ. In lieu of flowers, donations in her name may be made to the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, www.chop.edu.
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