Jill Ann Aberly

Jill Ann (Bortolini) Aberly, age 49, of Crystal Falls, MI, passed away unexpectedly at home on May 2nd, 2025. She was born on October 12th, 1975, in Crystal Falls, MI, to Jerry and Annette Bortolini. Jill graduated from Forest Park High School in 1994 and was employed at Ben Franklin, Forest Park School, Dickinson Iron ISD, and most recently as a cook at the Forest Park School. Jill married Dean Aberly on June 11th, 1994, in Crystal Falls, MI. She loved, more than anything, being a wife, mother, and grandmother. Jill loved her 3 kids dearly, Derek, Zachary and Megan; as well as her daughter-in-laws, Alli and Jackie; her granddaughter, Lauren; a granddaughter on the way; and bonus grandchildren, Berkley and Bennett. She also loved her animals, dogs Lolly and Dixie, granddog Annie, grandkitty Tilly, bunny Twix, goats Chester and Charlie, and of course Ginger cow. Jill loved her walks with her dogs, goats and a good fire pit with her husband Dean. She loved to cross country ski and snowshoe so much; she had an annual full moon bonfire and snow shoe walk with her friends and family. Her other love was baking goodies and making large meals for the family. Her most recent interest was making sourdough bread and attempting a gluten free starter. She loved making her house a home. Doing projects inside and out, enjoying her flowers and the hummingbirds. She was loved by her family and everyone she met, including community members, school employees and students. Jill had a way of making everyone around her feel special and loved. Her daughter-in-laws and their families truly became her family as well. The Samuelson, Jastremski and Collins families held a very special place in her heart. Jill is survived by her husband, Dean; sons, Derek (Alli) and Zachary (Jackie); daughter, Megan; and granddaughter, Lauren; parents, Jerry and Annette Bortolini; brothers, Shawn (Nikki), Jeff (Joy) and Jesse (Ashley); and many aunties, uncles, nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews. She is also survived by many cousins and very special friends. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Alex and Alice Bortolini, DuWayne and Mary Aultman; aunt, Nora Bortolini; 4 uncles, Albert Hill, Jim Martwick, Don Aultman, and Dave Aultman; and a cousin, Jeremy Hill. Visitation will be held from 9:00 am - 11:00 am on Thursday, May 8th at the Fortune Lake Lutheran Camp in Crystal Falls with a memorial service to follow at 11:00 am. Pastor Vicky Prewitt will officiate. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Jill Ann (Bortolini) Aberly online at www.nashfuneralhome.net. The family has entrusted the Nash Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Crystal Falls with arrangements..

Jill Ann Aberly

October 12, 1975 - May 2, 2025