Eloise Marie Hilgeford, age 92, of Dayton, passed away on August 4, 2022, with her family surrounding her with love. She was born in Dayton, Ohio, on November 13, 1929, the daughter of the late Peter and Clara Kizer.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband, Donald Hilgeford; her sons, Thomas "Tom" Hilgeford and James "Jim" Hilgeford; siblings, Richard, Raymond and Robert Kizer.
Eloise is survived by her loving grandchildren, Sara Hilgeford, Jeremy (Stephanie) Hilgeford, Kelli (Israel) Hoke, Hannah (Andrew) Urig and Jennifer Hilgeford; great grandchildren, Mikayla, Kaitlynn, Rebecca, Cameron, Joshua and Brooke; daughter-in-law, Debra Hilgeford; and several nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Eloise retired from the Marianist Mission. She was a member of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church for many years. In her free time, she enjoyed shopping, cheering on her Cincinnati Bengals & Reds, going out to eat and traveling with her family.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, August 11, 2022, at 11:00am, at Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 2300 Smithville Rd., Dayton. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Eloise's honor to Hospice of Dayton, 324 Wilmington Ave., Dayton, OH 45420.
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