Rita Ruth Hilt, 86, passed away on February 17, 2025 at Salina Regional Health Center in Salina. Rita was born on September 18, 1938 in Formosa, KS to the late Edward and Frances (Briggs) Isaacson. Rita married Merlyn R. Hilt on September 24, 1961 at St. Francis, KS.
Rita worked as a nurse for brief time. She was primarily a homemaker and mother. Rita was well known for her baking. She was a gifted cake decorator and baked delicious cookies.
Rita is survived by sons: Tom Hilt of Salina, KS and Jeff Hilt (Tami) of Blue Springs, MO; daughter: Wendy Malm (Kenny) of Lindsborg, KS; brothers: Ralph, Duane, and Rex Isaacson; sister: Lois Walker; grandchildren: Amy Espinosa (Alex), Magi Miller, Drew Hilt, Wendy DuMars, and Michele Hofer (Bob); 7 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces nephews and extended family members.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Merlyn R. Hilt.
A memorial service will be held 10;30 a.m., Saturday, March 29, 2025 at Crick-Christians Funeral Home, 103 N. Washington St., Lindsborg. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery, Lindsborg.
Memorials may be made to Bethany Home. Memorials may be in care of Crick-Christians Funeral Home, 103 N. Washington St. Lindsborg, KS 67456.
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