James A. Hackett Obituary
James A. "Jim" Hackett, age 83, of Peoria, passed away on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at UnityPoint Methodist in Peoria.
Jim was born on January 21, 1938 in Peoria, a son of Raymond and Beatrice (Lyle) Hackett. He married Josephine "Jo" Honings on October 6, 1962 at St. Mark's Catholic Church in Peoria. She survives. Also surviving are one daughter, Kristina (Ted) Engelsdorfor of Somonauk, IL and one son, James "Erik" (Carolyn) Hackett of Metamora, one brother, Martin Hackett of Peoria, and six grandchildren, Kathryn, Julie, Emily, Arianna, Dietrich, and Kiara, as well as two great-grandchildren.
Jim owned and operated Benefit Concepts in Peoria. He was a member of St. Philomena Catholic Church and participated as a Eucharistic Minister at Sacred Heart Church for many years. He was on the Estate Planning Council, loved to garden and was a train buff. Jim was a huge St. Louis Cardinals fan.
A Memorial Mass will be at 10:30 AM on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at St. Philomena Catholic Church, with a half hour prior visitation. Fr. David Richardson will officiate. Burial of Ashes will follow at Resurrection Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Philomena Parish.
