Sackett, Willard Nathan

Sackett, Willard Nathan

Male 1925 - 2018  (92 years)

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  • Name Sackett, Willard Nathan 
    Born 26 Jun 1925  Pleasant Hill Township, Pike County, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Gender Male 
    Residence 1935  New Salem Township, Pike County, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Census 10 May 1940  New Salem Township, Pike County, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Residence 27 Jun 1992  Yate City, Jasper County, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Died 17 Mar 2018  Union Grove, Raine County, Wisconsin, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Person ID I29576  Sackett | Descendants of Thomas Sacket the Elder, Descendants of Simon Sackett the Colonist
    Last Modified 21 Nov 2018 

    Father Sackett, Mert Sellwyn,   b. 14 Sep 1877, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 10 Jun 1954  (Age 76 years) 
    Mother Franklin, Cora Lula,   b. 27 Apr 1893, Nebo, Pike County, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 12 Aug 1984, Pittsfield, Pike County, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 91 years) 
    Married 29 Jun 1922  Pike County, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    • Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900
      SACKETT, MERT - SACKETT, CORA; 06/29/1922 4 /289 583; PIKE
    Children 8 children 
     1. Sackett, Hattie Louisa,   b. 25 Dec 1922, Pleasant Hill, Pike County, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 19 Oct 1961, Lentner Township, Shelby County, Missouri, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 38 years)
     2. Sackett, Willis Webster,   b. 26 Jun 1925, Pleasant Hill Township, Pike County, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 14 May 2011  (Age 85 years)
     3. Sackett, Willard Nathan,   b. 26 Jun 1925, Pleasant Hill Township, Pike County, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 17 Mar 2018, Union Grove, Raine County, Wisconsin, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 92 years)
     4. Sackett, Mary Delores,   b. 20 Oct 1927, Baylis, Pike County, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 29 Jan 2013, Barry, Pike County, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 85 years)
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    Family ID F10434  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Living 
    Children 
    +1. Sackett, Carl Wayne,   b. 5 Feb 1954, Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 11 Nov 1983, Dallas County, Texas, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 29 years)
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    Last Modified 22 Mar 2018 
    Family ID F13390  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 26 Jun 1925 - Pleasant Hill Township, Pike County, Illinois, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1935 - New Salem Township, Pike County, Illinois, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 10 May 1940 - New Salem Township, Pike County, Illinois, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsChild - Sackett, Carl Wayne - 5 Feb 1954 - Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 27 Jun 1992 - Yate City, Jasper County, Illinois, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 17 Mar 2018 - Union Grove, Raine County, Wisconsin, USA Link to Google Earth
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    Pin Legend Address Cemetery Street/Feature Village/Neighborhood/Community Township/Parish City County/Shire State/Province Country Region Not Set

  • Notes 
    • HeritageQuest
      1930 > ILLINOIS > PIKE > NEW SALEM
      Series: T626 Roll: 551 Page: 168
      SD No. 20; ED No. 75-28; Sheet No.6B; April 19, 1930
      142/143
      Sackett, Willard W., Son, M, W, 4 9/12, S, Illinois, Illinois, Illinois, None
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      https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/KWC1-Q2Q
      1940 Census; New Salem Township, Pike, Illinois
      SD No. 4; ED No. 75-29; Sheet No. 2B; May 10, 1940
      Residence in 1935; Same House
      Family # 46
      Sackett, Willard, Son, M, W, 14, S, Illinois, ---

  • Sources 
    1. [S1018] Obituary (Reliability: 3), 22 Mar 2018.
      Published in Peoria Journal Star from Mar. 21 to Mar. 23, 2018

      Willard Sackett
      ELMWOOD - Willard Nathan Sackett, 92, formerly of Elmwood, returned to his heavenly home on Saturday, March 17, 2018, at the VA Home in Union Grove, WI.

      Willard was born to the late Mert and Cora Sackett in Pleasant Hill Township, IL, on June 26, 1925. He spent the first part of his life as a farmer until he joined the United States Army 127 Air Borne Engineers Battalion. During his tour of duty at Honshu, Japan, he was trained and responsible for the operation and maintenance of heavy motorized equipment. In 1947, he received an honorable discharge as a testimonial of his honest and faithful service to his country. His new skills as an equipment operator made him a perfect fit for Caterpillar Tractor Company in East Peoria, IL. He retired from Caterpillar after 35 years of employment.

      Willard was blessed with a loving family. He married Betty M. (Winder) on April 12, 1952, in Winchester, IL. Willard helped raise his four children with patience, discipline and humility. He enjoyed spending time with his family, traveling, fishing, camping and playing cards or board games. Spending his winters in Texas with Betty was one thing he always looked forward to.

      Willard is survived by his wife, Betty; his daughters, Debra Sackett, Tina Emerson (m. Joe Emerson) and Leslie Leith (m. William Leith); his grandchildren, Catrina Sackett, Wendy Jo Lipsey (m. Chris Lipsey) and Nathan Emerson (m. Jessica Emerson); his great-grandchildren, Josie, Kiki, and Leiporshia Lipsey and Penelope and Pheobe Williams; and his sisters, Lula Mae Bradshaw, Juanita Miller, Cora Watts and Myrtle Tharp.

      He was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Carl Wayne Sackett; his brothers, Lacey, Russell and twin, Willus; and his sisters, Hattie, Annebelle and Mary.

      Willard was a kind and soft-spoken man who is dearly missed by his loved ones, but they celebrate in the fact that he is at peace with his creator. A 2 p.m. viewing will take place at the Oak Hines Funeral Home in Elmwood on Saturday, March 24, 2018, with the funeral service starting at 3 p.m. and burial with military honors immediately following at the Elmwood Cemetery.

      Flowers and condolences can be sent to Oak-Hines Funeral Home, 702 W. Main St., Elmwood, IL.

      Memorials may be made to the Wisconsin Veterans Home Union Grove.

      To view Willard's video tribute or to leave online condolences, please visit oakshinesfuneralhome.com.
      Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Elmwood is in charge of arrangements.

      Researched by Alvin Ogleby

    2. [S814] 1940 U.S. Census.
      1940 Census; New Salem Township, Pike, Illinois
      SD No. 4; ED No. 75-29; Sheet No. 2B; May 10, 1940
      Residence in 1935; Same House
      Family # 46
      Sackett, Mert, Head, M, W, 62, M, Illinois, Farmer, Farm
      Sackett, Cora, Wife, F, W, 46, M, Illinois, ---
      Sackett, Annabel, Daughter, F, W, 22, S, Illinois, Helper, House
      Sackett, Hattie, Daughter, F, W, 17, S, Illinios, Helper, House
      Sackett, Willis, Son, M, W, 14, S, Illinois, ---
      Sackett, Willard, Son, M, W, 14, S, Illinois, ---
      Sackett, Mary, Daughter, F, W, 12, S, Illinois, ---
      Lula Mae, Daughter, F, W, 10, S, Illinois, ---
      Sackett, Juanita, Daughter, F, W, 8, S, Illinois, ---
      Sackett, Cora, Daughter, F, W, 5, S, Illinois, ---
      Sackett, Myrtle, Daughter, F, W, 3, S, Illinois, ---
      [Sheet No. 3A
      Sackett, Ray, Grandson, M, W, 5, S, Illinois, ---
      Sackett, Donald, Grandson, M, W, 2, S, Illinois, ---
      All but youngest three lived in same house in 1935

      "United States Census, 1940," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KWC1-Q2F : 13 March 2018), Ray Sackett in household of Mert Sackett, New Salem Township, Pike, Illinois, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 75-29, sheet 3A, line 1, family 46, Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940, NARA digital publication T627. Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790 - 2007, RG 29. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2012, roll 868.

      Researched by Thurmon King and Ted Smith

    3. [S593] GenealogyTrails.com (Reliability: 3).
      Obituaries Pike County IL
      http://genealogytrails.com/ill/pike/obitS2.html

      RUSSELL E. SACKETT , 80, of Detroit, died Saturday, June 27, 1992, at his home. Born Nov. 8, 1911 in Pleasant Hill, he was the son of Claude and Cora Franklin Sackett. He married Donna A. Galloway on Oct. 25, 1942 in Reno, Nev. She died April 23, 1981. He is survived by two sons, Ray Sackett of Atlanta and Edward Sackett of Long Island, N.Y.; one daughter, Mrs. Brenda J. Brown of LaGrange, Mo.; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; three brothers, Lacy Sackett of Chino, Calif., Willis Sackett of Los Angeles, Calif., Willard Sackett of Yate City; five sisters, Mary Borrowman of Griggsville, Lula Mae Bradshaw of Barry, Juanita Miller of Pittsfield, Myrtle Tharp of Pittsfield, Cora Watts of Nebo. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Anna Bell and Hattie; and one granddaughter. Mr. Sackett was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Pittsfield. He was a retired employee of Illini Community Hospital in Pittsfield and served in the Air Force during World War II as a sergeant. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Calvary Baptist Church in Pittsfield with burial at the Pittsfield West Cemetery. Niebur Funeral Home handled arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Calvary Baptist Church or to the charity or organization of the donor's choice.
      [Submitted by Kathy Robinson and Carolyne Conner Puskas].

    4. [S900] Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, Secretary of State, (http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/), 4 /289 583 (Reliability: 3).


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