James "Jim" Hacker, 87, of St. Joseph passed away at 7:28 P.M. Tuesday March 31, 2026 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.

 Graveside services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Monday April 6, 2026 at Woodlawn Cemetery, Urbana.

 Jim was born August 30, 1938 in Urbana. The son of Lawrence and Helen (Wingler) Hacker. He married Judith Pierce on March 19, 1961. She preceded him in death on September 15, 2019.

 He is survived by his children, Brenda (Chris) Collenberger of St. Joseph, Brett Hacker of Urbana. 3 granddaughters Ashley Bigelow of St. Joseph, Brittany (Adam) Friese of St. Joseph, Kara Hacker of Catlin. 4 great-granddaughters Addy, Brylee, Avery and Charlee.

 He was preceded in death by his parents and 3 brothers and 3 sisters.

 Jim worked at Connor Company in Urbana for 46 years retiring in 2000. Jim attended all his grandchildren's and great granddaughter's school and sporting events. He enjoyed woodworking and his and Judy's friend group outings.