Ann M. Hackert, nee Manahl, 80, a longtime resident of Elmhurst, found peace at home, surrounded by her family, Jan. 19, 2007. Loving wife of the late Paul J. Hackert, Jr.; cherished mother of Marcia (Joseph) Marek, James (Sandi) Hackert, Nancy (Mark) Hacker and Peggy Biggs; survived by ten grandsons and preceded in death by one grandson; dear sister of Jean (the late William) Laut and Patricia (the late George) Christofferson. At the Pedersen-Ryberg Mortuary, 435 N. York Road (3 blocks N. of North Ave.), Elmhurst, where friends may visit Wednesday, Jan. 24, 3 to 9 p.m. and where services will be held Thursday, Jan. 25 at 11:30 a.m. Interment Elm Lawn Cemetery, Elmhurst. Memorials in Ann’s name, to the American Lung Association, 1749 S. Naperville Road, Suite 202, Wheaton, IL 60187 are appreciated. Info 630-834-1133, www.pedersenryberg.com
