Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
BORN
1928
DIED
2020
FUNERAL HOME
Mary Hackett Obituary
Mary Elizabeth "Peg" Hackett (nee Taggart) age 92, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at Lakewood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Plainfield, IL. She was born September 22, 1928 in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.
Loving mother of Bruce Hackett (Anne Blackstad); cherished grandmother of Stian and Eivind Hackett; dear sister-in-law of Phyllis Radcliffe; fond aunt, great-aunt and dear friend of many.
She is preceded in death by her husband William (Bill) Hackett and by her parents Samuel and Nina Taggart.
Peg Hackett was a dedicated mother and homemaker after her marriage to Bill, residing initially in Puyallup WA, and later in Baltimore MD and Woodbury NJ. She came to the Joliet area in 1978, first in New Lenox and later in Joliet, but throughout as a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Joliet, where she served as Day Deacon.
Peg was active in Presbyterian Women, both in her church and in the wider Presbytery. She was also well-known in many Presbyterian churches of the region, mainly in connection with her travelling shop of international fair-trade handcrafts.
Peg grew up in a military family and lived briefly in most of the states. Later, she enjoyed travelling to Norway to visit her son and his family. In her final years, Peg lived at the Timbers of Shorewood.
Cremation rites have been performed. Due to COVID-19, a celebration of life will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to one of Peg's favorite charities: Doctors Without Borders (www.doctorswithoutborders.org/support-us); Smile Train (www.smiletrain.org/donate/ways-donate) or local Meals on Wheels.
Carlson-Holmquist-Sayles Funeral Home & Crematory, Joliet, is entrusted with arrangements.
For information (815) 744-0022 or visit Peg's memorial tribute page at www.CHSFUNERAL.COM.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Mary Hackett
Sponsored by Carlson-Holmquist-Sayles Funeral Home.
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
Make a Donation
in Mary Hackett's name
Please consider a donation as requested by the family.
Memorial Events
for Mary Hackett
How to support Mary's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Mary Hackett's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
