Jill Ann (Kotterman) Pyle died Dec. 18, 2007, at her home in Quemado, N.M. Jill was a prominent business owner in Glendale, Arizona before moving to Quemado, N.M. She is survived by her daughters, Aliesha and Heather, parents Ella Mae and Elton, sister Karen and her four granddaughters. She was preceded in death by her son Jacob. Private services will be held. Memorial contributions may be made to the Make a Wish foundation; http://www.wish.org/help/donate.

Published in The Arizona Republic on Jan. 13, 2008