Zathea I. Hilger

Zathea Hilger of Columbus died Saturday, July 4, 2009 at Mory's Haven in Columbus.

Zathea I. Hilger was born December 29, 1922 in Osceola, Nebraska to Fred and Ethel (Strickler) Jackson. She attended Kramer High School in Columbus. On April 23, 1941 Zathea was united in marriage to Anthony "Tony" Hilger in Arkansas. Zathea was a devoted wife and mother. She was a member of St. Bonaventure Church, St.Bonaventure Guild and enjoyed playing the piano and riding her bicycle, and being with her Grandchildren

She is survived by:
Daughter Kathy Ewert of Columbus, NE
Daughter Sheila Hilger of Columbus, NE
Daughter Peg Keep of Columbus, NE
Sister Phyllis Abegglen of Columbus, NE
Sister Mary Garbers of Columbus, NE
11 Grandchildren
17 Great Grandchildren
1 Great Great Grandchild

She is preceded in death by:
Husband Anthony Hilger
Father Fred Jackson
Mother Ethel Jackson
One Son Jerry Hilger
One Sister Larene Schroeder
Three Brothers Sonny Jackson , Cecil Jackson, Larry Jackson