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Patricia Hilst Obituary
PEORIA HEIGHTS - Patricia Ann Hilst, age 78, of Peoria Heights, passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at 11:05 a.m. at Serenity Assisted Living in East Peoria.
She was born June 6, 1941 in Peoria Heights to Frank and Dorothy (Moose) Mlaker. They preceded her in death along with one daughter, Vicki Hilst and one grandson, Danel El.
Survivors include one son, Vince (Jill) Hilst of Edmond, OK, one daughter, Lisa (Todd) Smith of Mackinaw, eight grandchildren, two sisters: Sally (Ray) Forker of Peoria, Beth Dowling of Peoria Heights, and one brother, Frank Mlaker, Jr of Peoria Heights.
Pat was an office administrator for Dr. Ores/Overcash in Peoria for over 35 years. She was a longtime member of St Thomas Catholic Church in Peoria Heights.
She was a devoted mother and grandmother, who gave her life to her family and will be remembered for her wonderful baking skills, especially her cookies.
Cremation rites have been accorded and a celebration of Pat's life will be at a later date. Schmidt-Haller Burial and Cremation Services in Peoria is in charge of arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Peoria Rescue Ministries, Serenity Assisted Living in East Peoria or St Thomas Catholic Church.
"However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me"
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Sally Forker
May 29, 2020
We are saying goodbye to a bright light in our lives. Pat was a listener. The one we could dump our troubles on, who did not pass judgement, just words of understanding. She had a smile, a twinkle in her eye and a cookie that lifted your spirits. She was our friend, always, and she loved us no matter what predicament we got ourselves into. She was our true example of all that we could aspire to be. A kind, loving, generous spirit who travelled a hard road. We lost a beacon of light but she left bushels of light behind for us to follow. To us, she was Christmas and we thank God for the beautiful gift of her. (This is what Pat wrote for our Mom but Pat, too, exemplified these words.)
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