Leona E. Hacker Obituary
We bid farewell to Leona E. Hacker of Girard, Illinois, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on April 8, 2025 at the age of 104. Leona touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Leona E. Hacker to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, John S. Bergschneider and Floy Minnis Bergschneider; and her siblings, Elmer, Leo, John, Edward Bergschneider and Helen Painter-Boehler.
She is survived by: her husband Morris Hacker; and her children, Judy (Bob Pickerill) of Springfield, Dave (Linda Hacker) of Auburn, Cathy (John Hamilton) of Bloomington, Linda (John Kelley) of Bloomington and Steve (Pia Hacker) of Belleville. She is also survived by sixteen grandchildren, thirty-five great grandchildren and fourteen great-great grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Friday, April 11th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Airsman & Calvert Funeral Home (521 N Springfield St, Virden, IL 62690). A Mass of Christian burial was held on Saturday, April 12th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Sacred Heart Church (722 N Springfield St, Virden, IL 62690).
Memorials are suggested and may be made to St. Patrick's Church, 745 W. Center, Girard, IL 62640; Girard Fire & Rescue, 115 N. First St., Girard, IL 62640; Prairieland Ambulance, 610 S. Springfield St., Virden, IL 62690 or Sacred Heart Church, 722 N. Springfield St., Virden, IL 62690.
