Rita M. Hilker, 90, died, Tuesday, September 29, 2015. She was born June 4, 1925 in Fort Wayne, IN to the late Walter and Katherine (Hartman) Vought. She was a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church. Rita enjoyed playing bridge and attended the Widows Club at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton.

Surviving are her children, Gerald "Gerry" (Cathy) Hilker, Carole (Greg) Diss, Richard "Rick" (Colleen) Hilker, 8 grandchildren, Michael, Katie, Sarah, Laura, Christine, Jeffrey, Ryan, Julie and 10 great-grandchildren, Nicolette, Mike, Maddie, Maxton, Sam, William, Jacob, Matthew, Makenna and Harper Mae. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Hilker in 1994 amd 2 brothers, Walter and Jack Vought.

Mass of Christian Burial is 11 a.m., Monday, October 5, 2015 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 10700 Aboite Center Road, with calling one hour prior to service. She will be entombed at Catholic Cemetery. Preferred memorials are to Gibault Children''s Services.