Margaret Hillaker

HILLAKER, Margaret Maurine -- age 94 of St. Johns, MI, formerly of Flint, died July 15, 2020. Private services have been held. Arrangements provided by Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Rd., Swartz Creek, MI 48473. Margaret was born July 15, 1926 in Ann Arbor the daughter of Elwin William and Hazel Virginia (Keeney) Esslinger. She received her Masters Degree from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Margaret married Ernest Neal Hillaker on November 19, 1942 in Flint and he preceded her in death on January 26, 2000. She was a elementary school teacher in Flint Public Schools retiring after 17 years of service. She was a member of the Michigan Education Association, and the National Education Association. Surviving are: two daughters, Sharyn (David) Borg of Appleton, WI and Anne (Richard) Piorunek of Dewitt, MI; special granddaughter Mary Elizabeth Piorunek and several other grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her children; Paul Hillaker, Ernest "Bobby" Hillaker and Lawrence Hillaker; siblings, Elwin Esslinger; Kathryn Salim. Tributes may be shared at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com.