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Katherine Hackman
Katherine Hackman, age 99, of Athens, IL passed away on Saturday September 18, 2010 at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her son, David Hackman of Springfield. She has been blessed with seven grandchildren, Lisa (Carlos) Chua, Denise (Mike) Gibler, Lori Demuzio, Mike (Karen) Hackman, Jo (Dave) Lagerhausen, Julie (Corey) Smith and Vicki (Gary) Goodnight. There are also eighteen great-grandchildren and six great-great grandchildren. Katherine has left her family with a lifetime of precious memories. Katherine was born and raised in Petersburg, the daughter of John and Anna (Day) Parkinson. After marrying Alwin (Bo) on October 31, 1931, they lived in Athens and worked for many years on the family farm. They raised two sons Harold (Fuzz) Hackman (deceased) and David Hackman.
She was preceded in death by her husband Alwin in 2001, her son Harold (Fuzz) in 1987 and great-granddaughter Kelsey Chua in 1988.
Katherine was instrumental in creating the original Athens Library. She served as an election judge for many years in Menard County. Katherine was an active member in the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Ladies Aid and was a member of the Lutheran Ladies Bowling team.
Visitation will be held at Mott & Henning Funeral Home in Athens, on Monday, September 20, 2010 from 12:00 PM until time of funeral service at 1:00 PM. Burial will be held at Indian Point Cemetery near Athens.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Athens Library, Athens BLS, Menard County Rescue Squad, Athens Fire Department, Lions Club or No Mountain too High Church in Athens, IL.
On-line condolences can be sent at www.mottandhenning.com.
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Anne Juenger
September 23, 2010
To Janet and your family, I am so sorry for your loss. I know that Katherine was so special to you, and many in LA have heard of her turning 99 on 9/9, which I thought was so awesome. I hope that GG Eileen will be around for all of us at least that long, and go as peacefully as Katherine did, knowing how much she was loved. Sending Hugs, Sister Anne
Linda Peters
September 22, 2010
Lisa and Family,
I am sory to hear of your grandmother's passing. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Janet Schmulbach
September 21, 2010
Katherine and my mother (Harriett Garmers) were good friends. They can now continue that friendship. Katherine was someone I always looked up to. My sympathy to all of Katherine's family.
September 20, 2010
my deepest sympathies to all of her loving family... katherine will be missed.. she was an inspiration to all who met her...her wit, her intelligence and her kind and loving way and the wonderful smile will be in my heart and all of us who were blessed to have with us.. much love cissie
Debbi Lerch
September 19, 2010
Dave, I am very sorry for your loss, but happy that you were blessed to have your Mom with you for so many years. My condolences to you & your family. I know she will be sadly missed by all of you.
Jennifer and Bob Staley
September 19, 2010
"Grandma" Katherine was such a sweet person to be around. Cherish the many, many good memories of her long and blessed life.
Our condolences to the family.
September 19, 2010
What a kind lady we have lost. I have known her since I went to school with son, David. She has always been a thoughtful, giving lady. I know she will be greatly missed by many.Saturday mornings won't seem same without her.Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Judy and Walt Bryant
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