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Elizabeth Sackett Obituary

SACKETT Elizabeth Mae (Sodd) 1920-2006 Award Winning Volunteer Elizabeth Mae Sackett, 86, a former business owner and nursing home volunteer for over two decades, died of natural causes on Monday, November 6, 2006, at Lake Park Care Center. Mrs. Sackett was proud of her Lebanese heritage growing up on the North End with nine brothers and sisters. She was a shining example to all, overcoming the loss of an arm at an early age to become a co-owner with her husband of a successful flooring business, a decades long volunteer and the mother of four daughters. Not only did she co-own the former K&M Flooring business, she was the co-owner of the landmark Lil Sheba on Alexis Road. While assisting her husband in the operation of the businesses, Mrs. Sackett dedicated her life to her family raising four daughters and inspiring them to graduate from college including post graduate degrees. After her daughters' graduations, she was a volunteer for over two decades for various organizations such as Heartland Holly Glen and St. Anthony's Villa. Her inspiration to residents as a tireless worker while overcoming her physical limitation earned her the "Volunteer of the Year" award by the Toledo Exchange Club. Mrs. Sackett is preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, John Sackett. Surviving are her daughters and their families, Thomas and Mary Hammond and their children, Chris, Tony and Nick, Thomas and Sharon Stebbins, Joseph and Pamela Thacker and their children, John, Sam and Kate, and G. Opie and Kathy Rollison and their children, Dana and Mackenzie. Also surviving are her sister, Lila and numerous nieces and nephews. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated by family friend, Fr. James Cryan, 10:00 a.m. Saturday, November 11, 2006 at Gesu Church. Private burial will be in Ottawa Hills Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Arrangements entrusted to Ansberg-West Funeral Directors (419) 472-7633. The family wishes to extend our heartfelt thanks for the outstanding care given to Elizabeth during her stay at Lake Park.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 8, 2006.

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Barb Poland

November 20, 2006

I am so sorry for your loss. I knew Mae through working for Herbie and John.Now they are together again in a much better place.

Ed Sackett

November 12, 2006

Aunt Mae often comes to mind when someone mentions Tom Brokaws book "The Greatest Generation" she was the best.Always had her priorities straight,God&Family.Was always a little nervous to see her and her sisters when I was a boy,I knew they were going to cover me up with hugs & kisses.Later I started looking forward to it.Mae always let you know that you were loved and special.The reunion at the pearly gates must have been pure excitement.May God bless all of you and hope to see you soon
.Ed Sackett

Leona Sackett

November 11, 2006

Deepest sympathy to the family. Mae will definitely be missed.

sheryl Favorite

November 9, 2006

Kathy, Opie, Mackenzie and Dana,
We are very sorry for your loss. She is in a much better place.
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Laurie (Mrs. James M.) Sackett

November 8, 2006

My deepest sympathy. I'll never forget meeting Mae and Johnny when Jim took me to see them one month before we married in 1983. Practically the first thing Mae said when we arrived was "Have you eaten? Come on in to the kitchen and I'll fix you something." From what Jim has told me, that was the way it was most of the time! Mae will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved her.

Blessings to all.

makenzie rollison

November 8, 2006

i love you nana and i am going to mis you a lot. you are such an amazing person. i'll keep you in my heart forever.
love, mack <3

Kris (Sackett) Benson

November 8, 2006

I'm so sorry. Aunt Mae will surely be missed. I remember all the times we used to stop by to visit when I was younger.

Barry Alcock

November 8, 2006

Mary, my sympathies to you and your family on the passing of your mom. After so many years I still remember her as a gracious host to hordes of high school students. She was one of a kind.

Lou and Joan Hattner

November 8, 2006

We are so sorry to learn about Elizabeth's death. She was a wonderful neighbor for many years. I know she will be sorely missed by her family and friends.

Nikki Sackett

November 8, 2006

I'm so saddened to hear of Aunt Mae's passing away! I heard so many stories about Aunt Mae and Uncle Johnny from my Dad (Tom Sackett) when I was growing up! She will be missed!

Judi Sackett

November 8, 2006

My deepest condolances to the family. Aunt Mae was a much loved favorite of my late husband, Thomas Sackett. I heard many loving stories of his cousins and Aunt Mae and Uncle Johnny over the years.

Sue Sackett

November 8, 2006

So sorry to hear of Aunt Mae's passing. She was wonderful. I will never forget our last time together when Jack and I visited Toledo and had dinner with all of you.

Mollenkamp & Ingram

November 8, 2006

Please accept our deepest sympathies and know your family is in our prayers.
Law Office Of Mollenkamp & Ingram, Al, Mary, Art, Mary Jo, & Sue

Glen Turpening

November 8, 2006

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

yvonna saam

November 8, 2006

I am sorry to hear of the news. I still thing of all of you often and I am thinking of all of you. My God be with you at this time.
Love always!

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