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Donna Hacker Obituary
BARTONVILLE - Donna L. Hacker, 60, of Bartonville passed away at 10:35 p.m. Sunday, July 28, 2013, at UnityPoint Health-Methodist in Peoria.
She was born Dec. 22, 1952, in Peoria, Ill., to Melvin and Mary Rita (Barth) Hurst. She married Randy Hacker in Peoria in 1971. He survives.
Also surviving are her mother, Mary Rita Hurst of Peoria; two sons, Darrell (Michelle) Hacker of Tampa, Fla., and Matt (Traci) Hacker of Lacon; daughter, Valerie Hacker of Peoria; four grandchildren; and brother, David Hurst of Peoria.
She was preceded in death by her father, Melvin Hurst; and brother, Bill Hurst.
Donna worked as the director of Nutritional and Environmental Services with RFMS Inc.
She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Pekin.
She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and will be dearly missed.
Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 2, 2013, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Pekin, with Father Scott Potthoff officiating. Visitation will be from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Pekin. Davison-Fulton Bartonville Chapel in Bartonville is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church School in Pekin.
Online condolences may be made at www.davison-fulton-bartonvillechapel.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Donna Hacker
Sue & Digger Clemons
August 8, 2013
We are so sorry of your loss, I've been taking care of my sister and missed the visitation. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.......May you find peace
Windmill Manor
August 7, 2013
Donna was a beautiful and wonderful lady. We all learned alot from her when she came to visit. We will deeply and truly miss her. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Deborah Franklin
August 5, 2013
Donna was a joy to work with as she truly cared about the residents and the staff that she was guiding. May God give her family peace that only comes from Him and know that she is always in your heart and in your memories.
Bette Bunte
August 5, 2013
Thoughts&prayers in the recent passing of your wife,daughter,sister, mother,grandmother...Ms.Donna is resting now with the Angels...
Cori (Segler) Rutherford
August 4, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with the Hacker family. Donna was a great lady who was always very good to me oh so long ago. May Randy, Darrell, Matt, Val and your extended families find peace in knowing she is in a better place and touched many lives.
Mark, Marilyn & Dick Monroe
August 3, 2013
Mary Rita, our deepest sympathy to you and the family with the passing of Donna. May God comfort you during this time of grieving...
Tonya Stanley
August 2, 2013
Darrell my heart is saddened by your loss and my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dietary Staff
August 2, 2013
Prayers for the family. Rest in peace.
David Minnici
August 2, 2013
May God hold you forever in his arms and comfort your love one's in their time of sorrow. You were a great lady, Donna with the utmost care and respect for the residents you touched and served throughout the entire company. The teams of people you worked with and the seniors you cared for will miss you. - David
Erica White
August 2, 2013
Darrell words are not enough to convey my sympathies at a time like this, but I just wanted you to know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sharon Drake
August 2, 2013
Prayers for the family with such a loss. It will very hard for anyone to fill her shoes at work. I will miss her laugh and admired her dedication to the things she has done for RFMS.
Linda Jones
August 2, 2013
To a very special lady. Rest in the arms of Jesus
Jarilyn Thomas
August 1, 2013
To Donna's family and friends my deepest sympathies go out to you all. I only knew Donna for a brief time while working at Pekin Manor and developed a deep respect for her. She will be missed and her memories cherished.
God Bless and keep you all!
Teresa Ronat
August 1, 2013
To Donna's family and friends you are in my thoughts and prayers. I've worked with Donna for years thru RFMS even back when we were both dietary managers; she was such a dedicated worker and friend. She will be missed by many. It was a honor to have known Donna. May you find peace during this difficult time. God Bless!
Sue Dahms
August 1, 2013
Donna had the most beautiful smile. Keeping her in my thoughts and prayers.
Bridget Allen
August 1, 2013
Dear Hacker Family,
I have only known Donna for the past 2 years thru me working at Pekin Manor. I could tell she was a very nice and caring lady. I talked to her Friday afternoon on the phone about something going on at work. Donna you will never be forgotten. You were a great lady. May you rest in peace.
There's a very special garden, where the trees of memory grow.
Nurtured by the kindness, and concern that good friends show.
The roots are cherished memories, of good times in the past.
The branches tender promises, that souls endure and last.
It's a place of peace and beauty, where bright new hopes can start,
It's memory's lovely garden that soothes the hurting heart.
Mary & Ted Keirnan
August 1, 2013
We are holding you all close in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Darrell she was so proud of you. Her spirit will live on in her family.
Patsy Clark
August 1, 2013
I have known Donna for 12 years through RFMS, and I know she will be greatly missed. It will so difficult to replace her. She was very dedicated. With sincere sympathy to her family.
August 1, 2013
Our deepest sympathies go out to the Hacker family, her Brother David and her Mother Mary Rita. While we didn't get a chance to see Donna very often we were fortunate to be able to see her a few weeks ago. She has obviously touched many lives and will continue to do so through the memories of those she loved...Ron & Laurie Nichols & Family, Bethel, CT..
August 1, 2013
To Donna's family,
I hope you find comfort in knowing what she meant to so many. Donna always gave her all to everyone, she was a huge asset of support and knowledge. Donna will be missed greatly and Those who lives she touched were truley blessed.
From all her friends @ Seminary Village.
August 1, 2013
Our deepest sympathy to Donna's family for your loss. She was a wonderful daughter, wife and mother.
Sincerely,
Her cousins:
Nancy Nichols, Ridgefield, Ct
Natalie Karp, Charlottesville, VA
Andrew Karp, NY, NY
The Summervilles
July 31, 2013
Val,
We are sorry for the loss of your Mother. We will continue to pray that God gives you and your family strength during this tough time. We love you.
Mary Reardon
July 31, 2013
You will be missed.I always loved your pop in visits.my condolences to your family.
July 31, 2013
You will be missed by all. From the kitchen staff at CCOA
Stacey and Michaela Palka and family
July 31, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Hacker family. Donna was an amazing person who loved her family so much! Our condolences.....
Deleta Hansmeyer
July 31, 2013
Very sad news to hear about Donna. She was a good person and encouraging to the younger generations. She will be greatly missed. Keeping her family and friends in my thoughts and prayers.
Thomas Routzon
July 31, 2013
Hack....just want to pass on my condolences to you and your family. Donna was an amazing woman who was always there for her family. She will be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and the family.
Robert Windhorst
July 31, 2013
God took another Angel home, rest in peace Donna,we will never forget you!!
William Graham
July 31, 2013
Hey D my prayers go out to you and your family during this difficult time. I can not imagine the grief you must be experiencing. May GOD hold you in the palm of HIS hand.
Lauren Rhyne
July 31, 2013
"Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away." I'm so glad you had so many wonderful years of moments with your Mom to keep with you always. As you navigate through the pain of your loss, know that our loved ones are never truly gone but have a better view to watch over you. You & your family are in my Prayers... Lauren Rhyne
Toni & Ryan Family Schmidt
July 31, 2013
Sending thoughts and prayers. What a wonderful woman and such a proud Grandma at the baseball games. She will be missed.
Heather Duncan
July 31, 2013
Darrell, Just wanted to let you know that you are loved and trust in God for he will see you through these hard times.
Josh Brandt
July 31, 2013
I pray for God's love to surround you and your family in this time Darrell. Your Mom is in a much better place alongside the Lord. God bless you all.
Carlton Williams
July 31, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Although she is no longer here physically, her spirit is alive and will live through you. God rest her soul.
Lauren Rhyne
July 31, 2013
"Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away." I'm glad you had so many years of wonderful moments with your Mom to keep with you forever. As you navigate through the pain of your loss, know that our loved ones are never truly gone~ but have a better view to watch over you. You & your family are in my Prayers~ Lauren Rhyne
Vanessia Gates
July 31, 2013
Heartfelt prayers and condolences to you and your family during this difficult time. May the Peace of God rest gently upon your hearts. We love you Darrel.
The Gates (Vanessia, Jimmy, Baker & Jamecia)
Romas Mills Jr.
July 31, 2013
My warmest sympathy Darrell. Peace and Blessings to you and your family. Your mother is now in a much safer place and, her spirit and love will be with you forever.
Veronica S. Wright
July 31, 2013
I'm so sorry for your loss. My prayers go out to the family and may she rest in peace with the Lord.
Curtis Raines
July 31, 2013
Darrell-
Although no words can really help to ease the loss of your mother, just know that you are very close in our prayers and thoughts.
Curtis
Your Angel
Ronnie Beagles
July 31, 2013
May the love of those around you help you through the days ahead. Darrell, our thoughts and Prayers will continue for you and your Family.
Gretchen Robinson
July 31, 2013
Donna was a customer of mine at Hawkeye Foodservice for several years. She was kind, gracious, hospitable, I could go on and on. It always makes me laugh that as my customer, SHE always bought ME a gift! I will be sure to think of her each spring when my tulips grow (just one example of her gifts). She will be greatly missed.
My prayers go out to Randy and the rest of her family. I have no doubt that Donna is now part of the forever kingdom. God Bless.
Colette/Hunter Willoughby
July 31, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. God Bless you!
Sue Farooq Dahms & Family
July 31, 2013
Two weeks ago my family and I came from Madison, WI to take part in a family reunion including my cousin Donna. Little did anyone know, at that time, that we would never see her again. Shocked and saddened. Condolences to the Hacker and Hurst families. May she rest in the heavenly arms of the Lord.
Chris Carroll
July 31, 2013
Darrell,
My prayers go out to you, Michelle and the rest of your family during this time. May the memory of your mother reside in you and allow the light of her goodness to spread to everyone you encounter.
Betty Furniss
July 31, 2013
Our family has only known Donna for a couple of years but will always remember her as a wonderful lady with a kind and generous heart. She will truly be missed by her family and all her friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family during this time. We will have many fond memories of our "Gangi" at all the baseball games. Rest in peace Donna.
Marcia Crippen
July 31, 2013
I worked with Donna in 2 different nursing facilities and at RFMS support services for several years. We traveled together on a weekly basis to various facilities, so I had the pleasure of knowing her very well. Never have I worked with anyone who was as dedicated to her family and job. She will be greatly missed by all. You are in my prayers. RIP Donna!
Lori Mason
July 31, 2013
So sorry to hear about Donna. I worked with Donna for six years at RFMS. She was kind and worked very hard. She never hesitated to lend a helping hand. We will miss her.
Thoughts and prayers go out to her family.
Linda Jones
July 31, 2013
I have had the pleasure of working with Donna for 20 years. She always had a smile. Your family is in my prayers.
God's Blessings
Missy R.
July 30, 2013
RIP Donna <3
Nancy Cook
July 30, 2013
I had the pleasure of working with Donna for nearly 11 years. She was a wonderful lady and will be greatly missed by all who knew her!
Stacey Closen
July 30, 2013
Gone but not forgotten. Fly with the angels.
Fran Yeutson
July 30, 2013
Dear Hacker Family
I have only know Donna for about 5 years throught work at RFMS. But I realized from the very beginning how wonderful it was to have her on the support team. It was an honor to work with Donna and I will miss her very, very much. please know your family is in my prayers.
Love in Christ
Fran Yeutson
Denise Goessman
July 30, 2013
I was shocked to hear of Donna's passing. She was a great lady. She will be missed!
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