Margaret Ann Mester nee Hilmes, 84, of St. Clair passed away Thursday, January 5, 2017 in St. Clair.

Mrs. Mester, daughter of the late Joseph Hilmes and wife Evelyn nee Rung was born January 14, 1932 in Affton, Missouri

Mrs. Mester was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Evelyn Hilmes and one sister, Mary Lou Reagan.

She is survived by her children, Albert Joseph Hayden, Terry Allen Hayden, Debbie Marie (Hayden) Snider, Patty Hayden, Mike Hayden, Cheryl Meacham and James Mester; grandchildren, Shawn Neal Buckhorn, Tiffany Marie Hayden, Albert Hayden Jr., Jacob Hearn, Jonathan Meacham, Brittany Meacham, Justin Meacham, James William Mester, Zachary Mester and Matthew Mester; one great granddaughter, Cali Marie Hayden; nieces; nephews; other relatives and many friends.