Former Bluffton resident Patricia Kay Hilty, 66, died Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2010, after an illness with cancer.

She was preceded in death by her son, Mitchell Todd Hilty. She is survived by her children, Michelle Pekel of Fremont, Mich., Angela and Andrew DeMeester of Zeeland, Mich., Jeremy and Kristin Hilty of Wyoming, Mich.; grandchildren, James and Jennie Pekel Makenna and Christian DeMeester; brothers and sisters, nephews and nieces.

A memorial service took place at 11 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 7, 2010, at Cornerstone Church, 1675 84th St., SE, Caledonia, Mich. 49316.

Pastor Brad Kalajainen officiated. Interment will be at Rockport Cemetery, Rockport, Ohio, at a later date. Persons may make memorials to charity of your choice. Arrangements are by Lakeshore Memorial Services. An on-line registry book is available at: www.lakeshorememorial.com