Eileen M. Hanker, 83, of Defiance, passed away on Saturday, February 9, 2013 at St Vincent Mercy Medical Center, Toledo, OH.

She was born on July 6, 1929 to Merle and Bonita (Winover) Church at Liberty Center, OH. Eileen worked as a Machinist for SK Handtool, Defiance OH, for 42 yrs.

On Aug 9, 1952 she married Richard W. Hanker, who preceded her in death on January 17, 2012.

She was a member of St John Catholic Church, Defiance OH, Teamsters Union, life member of Thistle Down RC Club, Napoleon OH, and Air Zoo Museum, Kalamazoo MI.

Eileen is survived by her son, Stephen (Sheila) Hanker of Battle Creek, MI, 5 grandchildren, Sergio J. Chavez, Javier M. Chavez, Austin R. Mahan, Seth S. Hanker, and Shayna E. Hanker, 3 great-grandchildren, Trevor Chavez, Devon Chavez, and Layla Chavez, 2 sisters, Violet (Richard) Hatcher of Napoleon, OH, and Susan (James) Downs of Defiance, OH.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a daughter, Bridget Mahan, a brother, Marvin Church, 2 sisters, Mary Swayne, and Orma Church.

Visitation will be held Monday, February 11, 2013 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm & 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Hanenkrath-Clevenger-Schaffer Funeral Home, Inc., Defiance, Ohio.

Funeral mass will be held on Tuesday, February 12, 2013, 11:00 am at the St John Catholic Church, Defiance, with Fr Todd Dominique, officiating.

Burial will take place in the Riverview Memory Gardens.

Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society, or American Heart Assoc..