Racine – Anna "Ann" Margaret Sakkinen, age 94, passed away peacefully at Ascension – All Saints Hospital on Wednesday afternoon, December 13, 2017.

Anna was born in Germany on May 24, 1923 to the late Karl and Margaret (nee: Gruber) Kallert. On April 23, 1955 in Germany, she was united in marriage with Leonard Sakkinen, who preceded her in death on October 24, 2008. Ann proudly was a tireless fulltime stay-at-home Mother & Wife. Among her interests, Anna enjoyed knitting, crocheting and reading. Above all, she loved and cherished spending time & making memories with her entire family.

Surviving are her children, Gerhard Sakkinen, Karen (Allen) Kroll and Peggy (Frank) Prince; grandchildren, Trudy Hawks, Eric Schatzman, Benjamin (Marzena) Kroll, and Ryan (Kristi) Kroll; great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends – both in the United States and in Germany. In addition to her parents and husband, Ann was preceded in death by her five sisters and one brother.

A private service of committal for immediate family members will be held at the chapel of the Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery (21731 Spring Street Union Grove, WI 53182).

A special note of thanks to the entire staff of Ascension All Saints Hospital- especially to the Wheaton Ascension Hospice for the compassionate care and support given in Anna's time of need. May God bless all of you!

Service Details

Private services will be held for immediate family members at Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery.