Leslie Ann Hackman

On August 1, 2024, Leslie Hackman passed away at the age of 54. God, His choir of angels and her father Bernard welcomed her home. Married for 28 years, Jeff and Leslie raised their three dear children Sarah, Brian, and Megan in Island Lake, Illinois. Leslie is survived by her mother Maryann, husband, children, siblings, extended family, countless friends, and the light of her life-her grandson!
Leslie loved all things lemon, playing tennis, fishing, dancing, traveling, and singing praise in the car while driving around the Midwest for tennis tournaments. Above all else, providing for her children and spending time with family and friends were her highest joys.
Leslie came from creative roots, always looking for ways to be crafty. She would paint pottery, assemble seashell vases, design logos for family trips, and create customized gifts for her loved ones. She always found a way to touch the lives of others. She was very excited to pass along the gift of creativity to her kids.
Despite living with stage four cancer for seven years and enduring countless scans, procedures and chemotherapy treatments she lived joyfully, always managing to put a smile on the faces of others. Leslie cared deeply for others battling this disease and created heartwarming handmade gifts for her fellow infusion center patients and nurses. She was a strong advocate for patient comfort while receiving treatments. Despite her diagnosis, she made others feel important and special. We are better people because of our dearest Leslie.
She was a constant source of joy and inspiration. She was the heart and soul of the family and words cannot describe the hole left in our hearts. She will be dearly missed.
Leslie will be buried at a private ceremony, but please join us for a Celebration of her life! It will be an open house format held on Tuesday August 6th from 4pm-8pm at Westridge Banquets, 628 E. State Road, Island Lake Illinois. Please bring a favorite memory that can be written into her remembrance book.