Mary Ann T. Hakkert, age 87, of Appleton, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loved ones on Thursday, October 24, 2024.  Mary Ann was born in Appleton to the late Francis and Anna (Kugler) Van Rossum.

Following high school graduation, she went to work at the Appleton Post Crescent.  On June 12, 1965, she was united in marriage to John Hakkert.  The couple enjoyed 54 years together until John's passing in 2019.  Mary Ann worked at Shopko in Kimberly for over 25 years.  She enjoyed baking, going for walks, bowling, watching Packer games and playing horseshoes.

She is survived by her son Dan (Cindy) Hakkert, Chilton; daughter Karla (Kane Cole) Hakkert, Neenah; and two grandsons, Alexander and Colin Hakkert.  She is further survived by many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Francis and Anna Van Rossum, husband John Hakkert, 3 sisters:  Dorothy, Ruth, and Joan, and 3 brothers:  John, Louie, and Paul.

A memorial service will take place at 11 am on Thursday, October 31st, at the Brettschneider Trettin-Nickel Funeral Chapel.  Friends may visit at the funeral chapel on Thursday from 9:30 am until the time of service.  In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established.

A special thank you to Mary Ann's grandsons, Alexander and Colin, for the compassionate care they've shown for their grandma.