Wilma M. Hackl

Wilma M. Hackl obituary

Wilma M. Hackl

Wilma Hackl Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Kolssak Funeral Home, Ltd. on Nov. 28, 2025.
Wilma M. Hackl, age 94 of Wheeling. Loving wife of the late Harold Hackl. Loving mother Mary (John Valdez) Pahl, Martin (Kathryn) Hackl, Thomas (Lisa) Hackl, Timothy (Robin) Hackl, and Vicki (Dave) Terpstra. Adored grandmother of Angie (Victor) Carbajal, Alex (Jesi) Pahl-Carrillo, Tristan Hackl, Rosina (Dan) Leiner, Nick (Kristi) Hackl, Kristina (Ben Matzl) Hackl, Nathan Hackl, Andrew Hackl, Joe (Jackie Leal) Hackl, Rachel Hackl, Elise (Rob) Hackl-Blumstein, Rebecca Hackl, Jake (Andrew Jacobs) Hackl, and the late Danny Pahl. Great grandmother of 11. Dear sister of the late Marion Polzin and William (late Jeanette) Martin. Long time companion of Larry Cheever. Loving aunt, cousin, and friend to many.

Services Private.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer's Association and Autistic Self Advocacy Network are greatly appreciated.

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189 South Milwaukee Avenue, Wheeling, IL 60090

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