Nora Maydelle Hackler

Nora Maydelle Hackler, 85, of Ridge Farm passed away at Pleasant Meadows Senior Living in Chrisman, IL on Friday, August 7, 2020. Maydelle was born on March 3, 1935, the daughter of Rufus Vard and Gladys Ray (Custer) Ligon in Bryantsburg, IN. Maydelle married the love of her life Donald Madison Hackler on August 28, 1955, in Columbus, IN. He proceeded her in death. Maydelle leaves behind two sons: Donnie (Lisa) Hackler of Ridge Farm and Gary (LaDonna) Hackler of Georgetown; four grandchildren: Jill (John) Lubinski, Molly (Brandon) Thomann, Joel (Cheri) Hackler, and Cal Hackler (Justine Kavanagh); six great grandchildren: Lane, Nora, and Macy Thomann, Kendall and Madison Lubinski, and Maydelle Rose Hackler, lots of special nieces and nephews, and many long-time friends. Maydelle was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her sister Maxine Crafton, and her brother Keith Ligon. Maydelle was baptized in the Ohio River on September 17, 1950, when she was 15 years old. She graduated from Saluda Township High School in Hanover, IN in 1953. After marrying Donald, they moved to Ridge Farm in 1955 where she has lived since. She served as treasurer of the Ridge Farm United Methodist Church, then later transferred her church membership to Vermilion Grove Friends. She worked at the Ridge Farm State Bank for over 15 years. She also worked as a receptionist at Command Cable in Ridge Farm for 21 years. She also served on the Ridge Farm Library board. Maydelle also helped on the Auxiliary at the Ridge Farm Fire Department. She was a den mother for the Cub Scouts for several years as well. She bowled in the womens league at Ridgeway Lanes. Spending time with her kids, grandkids, and great grandkids were some of the happiest times in her life. A private Celebration of Life will be held for Maydelle with burial to follow at Crownhill Cemetery in Ridge Farm. Visitation will be held at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Georgetown, Illinois 200 E. West St. Georgetown, Illinois 61846 on Friday, August 14, 2020 4pm-7pm. The family asks in lieu of flowers that donations be made in Maydelles name to Vermilion Grove Friends Church 3760 N. 1500 E. Rd. Ridge Farm, Il 61870. Please join Maydelles family in sharing memories on her tribute wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com