Vivian M. Hammett

Vivian M. Hammett, 90 died on Friday, June 17, 2022, at home surrounded by her children. She was born April 6, 1932, in Elwood, IL and was the daughter of Kenneth B. and Lorene (Redden) Roderick.

Vivian graduated from Hinckley High School in 1950. She married Ralph E. Hammett on May 23, 1952, in Hinckley, IL he preceded her in death on January 27, 1979. Vivian was a proud farmer from Hinckley and worked as the food service manager at NIU. She was a member of the Hinckley First United Methodist Church and member of the Eastern Star. She loved collecting antiques with her husband, spending time with her family and beloved dog Dottie.

Survivors include; three daughters; Jean (Jay) Hallaron of Gallatin, TN, Joan (Steven) Menz of Sandwich, IL and Jane (Tom) Carlson of Aurora, IL. Grandchildren; Sean (Bailey Hernandez) Hallaron, Molly (Bryan) Dejanovich, Joseph (Nicole) Menz, Jennifer (Joshua Collins) Menz, Jillian (Craig) Denges, Lauren (Michael) Johnson, Clark (Dana Swearingen) Johnson, Sarah (Paul) Denning, Rachel (Leah) Carlson.  Great-granchildren; Parker Tijerina, Caleb Collins, Hailey Denges, Joshua Burgess, Connor Dejanovich, Liam Johnson, Madison Denges, Ella Dejanovich, Andrew Joseph Menz, Piper Johnson, Hudson Menz, and Andrew Denges. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Ralph, brother Kenneth Roderick and sister Aletha Collins.

Funeral service will be held on Monday, June 20, 2022, at 12:00pm at Finch Funeral Home with Diane Morris (her niece) officiating in DeKalb with a visitation to be held the same day from 10:00am until the time of service at the funeral home. Cremation will follow service with burial at Oak Mound Cemetery a later date. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the Hinckley Fire Department or Maple Hill Cemetery in Elwood, IL.  Arrangements were entrusted to Finch Funeral Home 310 Oak St. DeKalb, IL 60115 815-758-3841.