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Christopher Hack Obituary
MISHAWAKA - Christopher Walter Hack, 37, of Mishawaka, died Wednesday morning November 19, in his home. He was born August 28, 1971, in Chicago to Daniel and Roberta (Michaels) Hack. Chris married Heather Ragsdale of Osceola who survives along with two daughters Alexis and Hanna. Also surviving are his parents and a brother Thomas and father-in law Ken Ragsdale, and two nephews, Bengamin and Sean and his black Lab "Buster" He was preceded in death by his uncle Robert Michaels and mother-in-law Carol Ragsdale. Chris was an Assistant Manager for Martins Supermarket, Western Avenue for 18 years and had been a store manager for Aldi's, Goshen for 2 years. He graduated from Mishawaka High School and was an avid Chicago Bears fan. Service will be held 3 p.m. Sunday November 23 in The HICKEY Funeral Homes 17131 Cleveland Road (between Ironwood & Grape Rds.)South Bend, IN 46635. Friends may call from noon until 3 p.m. Sunday in the Funeral Home. The family requests that in lieu of flowers memorials may be made to: Hickey Funeral Home and for a children's fund that will be established.
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Memories and Condolences
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Grant Stillson
November 25, 2008
Chris, you are a once in a lifetime friend. Words on a blog just can't do you justice.(Hell you didn't even use the computer) But, here it is.. No one could ask for a better friend, my best friend, Ill miss you dude!
Kristin Klodzinski
November 24, 2008
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family in this sorrow time.I grew up with Chris and Tom and would see Chris every once in a while out.He would always have a smile on his face and speak when spoken to.He told me all about his wonderful girls and how proud he was of them.I would always talk to his mom at the Martin's deli she is a great lady.My heart goes out to his family,he will be greatly missed.Kristin Klodzinski(Fine)
Ronnie and Mike McNulty
November 23, 2008
We are sorry for your girls Heather. Please know we're thinking of you all.
Kim Mitchell
November 23, 2008
Heather and family..I am sorry for your loss! Chris was a fantastic person that I know will be missed dearly! My thoughts and prayers are with you!!!!
Bridgette Haynes (Egendoerfer)
November 23, 2008
I am so sad for the loss of Chris. He was a great guy. I hadn't seen or talked to him in nearly 15 years till this past summer we had spoke on the phone and I ran into him at summer feast while I was home visiting. He was a very proud Dad. He told me all about his two girls and how they meant the world to him. My thoughts and prayers go out to all his family and friends. He will be missed terribly. May God be with you and comfort you during this sad time.
Brian McLaughlin
November 23, 2008
Dear Family,
I got to know Chris and you all on Marion St in the early 80s and hadn't seen Chris in 15-20 years but am still saddened at seeing the news of this loss. Tom & he were great neighborhood kids to have around and I'll always remember our field trip to the House of David.
Rob Fowler
November 23, 2008
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Kelsey Plummer
November 23, 2008
Alexis Hack. I Love you so much. I will always be here for you.
Ann & Jason Metcalfe
November 23, 2008
Dearest Heather, Alexis, & Hannah,
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. We will always remember Chris for his contagious smile and sense of humor!
Cristy, Charlie, Breanna and Braden Bails
November 22, 2008
Hanna, Alixis and Heather,
Our prayers are with you!
Eric and Sue Macht
November 22, 2008
My wife and I have heavy hearts for the entire Hack family. Chris will be missed by all who knew him. He was a great father to both of his beautiful daughters. We only have great memories of Chris and he will always hold a special place in our hearts. WE MISS YOU, CHRIS.
Mary Rader
November 22, 2008
Bobbie and Dan,
I am so sorry for your loss. Bobbie I remember how Chris always came into work at #7 on his day off just to say Hi Mom and bring his girls. I always thought how sweet that was. You are all in my prayers. Mary
Michele Smith (Levandis)
November 22, 2008
I met Chris when he was around 12 years old. He was our "paper boy", along with his brother, Tom. He also became a good friend over the years. Chris was a sweet and gentle soul. At an age when most boys would have, "better things to do", he would, "check in" on me and my baby daughter, Erin, after my husband left me with a newborn baby and a dog named Bernard. When Chris saw how overwhelmed I was, he adopted Bernard, and gave him a loving home, he even babysat my daughter a few times when I was in a pinch. I know how much he loved his family, and I will never forget his sweet spirit. He will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers are with all his family and friends.
Lisa Bruckman-Jenner
November 22, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. I went to high school with Chris and we hung out together before I moved away. He was a really wonderful person! God Bless!
Christina Wetter (Schmitt)
November 22, 2008
My heart goes out to Chris' family, especially his daughters. I worked with Chris at Martins years ago and he was such a great guy. His family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Kim Edgerton
November 22, 2008
Words can not express how sorry I feel for the entire family. I will pray for the girls to always remember how much their father loved them--always the proud Dad bragging about them at work and displaying lots of pictures. Dan and Bobbie--my thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family. Sorry I can't be there to give you a hug.
Kim Fine
November 22, 2008
I am so sorry to hear of your loss~you are all in my thoughts at this sad time. I will always remember all the fun times we used to have back in the junior high/high school days with my sister, Tom, Grant and the rest of the neighborhood gang. Chris will always be remembered as a fun and happy guy. May God be with you and help you through this time.
Mary Ann & Phill Pressel
November 22, 2008
Heather, Alexis & Hanna...
We are so sorry for your loss and may the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Pam Dooley
November 22, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
jill & sean trout sue brazy/mcqueen
November 22, 2008
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Linda & Michael Cook
November 22, 2008
Dear Heather and girls, We love you and keep you in constant prayers.
Michael and Linda Cook
Darren Macht
November 22, 2008
I will always remember the fun times Chris, Dean, and I had working at Martin's together, playing basketball, and turning 21 while the 3 of us rented a house in South Bend during our single days back in 1992-1993. Fond memories are priceless and they will not be forgotten.
Kathy Sherman
November 22, 2008
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I worked with Chris at the
Martins supermarket in Niles. He was a nice man to work with. You are all in my prayers.
Stephanie Lemieux (Pemberton)
November 22, 2008
Deepest sympathy goes out to Alexis, Hannah, Heather and the rest of the Hack family. You will be in our thougths and prayers.
Michele Smith
November 22, 2008
I met Chris when he was about 12 years old. He was my "paper boy", and then...my friend. Chris was a sweet soul. He was a good and responsible young man. He was a friend to me when my husband left me, a young mother, with a baby daughter, and a dog named Bernard. Chris babysat my baby girl, and ended up adopting Bernard from me, when it became too much for me to handle. Most boys his age would have had better things to do with their time than to check in, and help out some lady they met on their paper route; but Chris did. I will never forget that sweet young man.
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