Rita A. Hilgart

(Nee Blenker) Born to Eternal Life, June 17, 2011, age 80. Devoted wife of Ray Hilgart for 60 years. Cherished mom of Marilyn (Joseph) Ratke, Michael (Sharon) Hilgart, Marge (Jerry) Blevins, Jane (Kurt) Rautenberg, Mark (Susie) Hilgart and John (Mary) Hilgart. Proud grandma of John, Steve and Joanne Ratke, Daniel, Christopher, and David Hilgart, David and Mark Blevins, Matthew and Molly Hilgart and Jonathan and Justin Hilgart. Great grandma of Katie and Johnny Ratke and Emma Blevins. Also loved by other family and friends.Visitation at the Funeral Home, Tuesday, June 21, 4:00-7:00 PM. Visitation also at ST. MARGARET MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH, 3930 North 92nd Street, Wednesday, June 22, 9:30-10:30 AM. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 AM. Entombment Holy Cross.When she wasn't working in the insurance industry, Rita loved to play cards and shop."It all started with a Valentine's Day Card!"