Hazel
Hazel L. Rice
Hazel L. Rice of Otsego passed away Sunday, April 20, 2014 at Wings Home in Allegan.
She was born August 23, 1927 in Heath Township to Otto and Josie (Boerman) Pegg. Hazel was a 1943 Otsego High School graduate. On August 28, 1948 she married John Rice who passed away in 2002. She was employed at the Allegan County Court House, Nelson Accounting, Otsego Falls, and retired in the early 90’s from Otsego Machine Shop.
Hazel enjoyed playing spider solitaire and traveling to Hawaii, Alaska, Cancun and around the continental US. Hazel loved being with her family and friends, spending time with her grandchildren and her dogs and cats. She was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary.
Surviving are her children, Linda (Dennis) Snider of Plainwell, Brenda “Colleen” (Boyd) Morris of Alaska and Phillip (Nichole) Rice of Otsego; 2 grandchildren, Jeremy (Trish) Morris and Andrea Morris; 4 great-grandchildren, Triston, Haley, Clayton and Tayla; many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and her siblings, Louis, Howard, Earl, Kenneth and Gerald.
Friends may visit with her family from 6-8 P.M. Thursday, April 24, 2014 at the Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego where a funeral service will take place at 11:00 A.M., Friday, April 25, 2014. Burial will follow at Mountain Home Cemetery.
Contributions in memory of Hazel may be made to
Wings Home of Allegan
or to the VFW Ladies Auxiliary.
Messages of condolence may be posted at www.
WinkelFuneralHome
.com
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Tim and Marcia Quigley
April 21, 2014 at 6:44 pm
Dear Family of Hazel,
Hazel was a dear friend. She was my “partner in crime”. We had so much fun together at work as well as outside of work. I will miss her so much! Such a beautiful, loving person! I learned so much from her! I loved her like a mother! Please know that she is a special Angel in Heaven watching over all of us. Rest in peace, dear friend, until we can see each other again!
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Bob & Winnie Arthur
April 21, 2014 at 8:01 pm
Hazel was such a nice Lady. It was always a joy to visit with her. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Family. May you be strong, knowing She will always be with you in memories treasured forever.
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Tom and Mary Loughead
April 22, 2014 at 9:11 am
Hazel was a wonderful lady and friend. I enjoyed working with her and going to her home to visit. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this difficult time.
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Mike and Amy Pegg
April 22, 2014 at 12:21 pm
We are very sorry for your loss. She was such a wonderful lady. Our prayers are with you.
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David and Dianne Stapert
April 22, 2014 at 9:11 pm
So sorry to get the anticipated message that Hazel has passed on.
Our memories of John and Hazel started over 50 years ago and all
will stay with us forever. Hazel’s red hair, freckled face, big smile and easy demeanor highlight our memories of her.
Please accept our heart felt condolence.
Dave and Dianne Stapert
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Jackie & Ed Broadhurst
April 22, 2014 at 10:45 pm
Hazel was a wonderful person she was my aunt and a great friend. I could count on her when ever I needed to talk to someone day or night she was always there for me. I will deeply miss her; she also was so proud of her daughters and son and grand kids. My thoughts and prayers go out too all of you; she’s in a better place and without pain.
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Jackie & Ed Broadhurst
April 23, 2014 at 9:49 am
Hazel was a wonderful aunt and a great friend. She was someone I could talk to anytime day or night was always there for me. She will be deeply missed.. My thoughts and prayers go out too her family.
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Terry Miller
April 23, 2014 at 10:42 am
Linda and Family,
Your mom was a second mom to me from 3rd grade thru high school. I remember your mom as being the most industrious house cleaner of her time. It seemed like every Saturday when I visited, she cleaned the floors with ammonia which kept them clean and shiny with fresh wax. It was great seeing and talking to her again after 40 years. Hazel was a very warm and caring woman and I enjoyed sharing a cup of coffee and pie with her. Linda, I am so proud of you for devoting the last 15 years of your retirement years to your mom. You spent almost every day with her and know that you made a big difference in her life. By being there for your mother, you full filled a dream that every mother could wish for in a daughter. Hazel has joined the other angels in heaven and when a twinkling star is shining, look up and know Hazel is with you always.
Greg & Terry Miller
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Mary Elizabeth Setser
April 30, 2014 at 12:29 am
I remember Hazel so well as a child she visited next door here in Kentucky with Uncle John and Aunt Bill. She was always laughing and talking and just a joy to be around. When uncle John was older your dad came down and spent quite a bit of time with him he would always walk over in the evenings and sit around with my mom they all enjoyed that time so much. sorry for your loss. and that through the years we have all lost touch
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Lou Ann Wentz (Pegg)
April 30, 2014 at 8:02 am
My Thoughts and prayers are with your family. I am Hazels cousin. (Keiths daughter).
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Andrea Morris
May 1, 2014 at 11:44 pm
Thank you all for your memories of my Grandma. I know the impact she has still on my life and it’s nice to know she was loved by so many. It still hasn’t really sunk in that she’s not here but these stories warm my heart and are so appreciated. Thank you all
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She was born August 23, 1927 in Heath Township to Otto and Josie (Boerman) Pegg. Hazel was a 1943 Otsego High School graduate. On August 28, 1948 she married John Rice who passed away in 2002. She was employed at the Allegan County Court House, Nelson Accounting, Otsego Falls, and retired in the early 90’s from Otsego Machine Shop.
Hazel enjoyed playing spider solitaire and traveling to Hawaii, Alaska, Cancun and around the continental US. Hazel loved being with her family and friends, spending time with her grandchildren and her dogs and cats. She was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary.
Surviving are her children, Linda (Dennis) Snider of Plainwell, Brenda “Colleen” (Boyd) Morris of Alaska and Phillip (Nichole) Rice of Otsego; 2 grandchildren, Jeremy (Trish) Morris and Andrea Morris; 4 great-grandchildren, Triston, Haley, Clayton and Tayla; many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and her siblings, Louis, Howard, Earl, Kenneth and Gerald.
Friends may visit with her family from 6-8 P.M. Thursday, April 24, 2014 at the Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego where a funeral service will take place at 11:00 A.M., Friday, April 25, 2014. Burial will follow at Mountain Home Cemetery.
Contributions in memory of Hazel may be made to
Wings Home of Allegan
or to the VFW Ladies Auxiliary.
Messages of condolence may be posted at www.
WinkelFuneralHome
.com
Offer Condolence for the family of Hazel L. Rice
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Tim and Marcia Quigley
April 21, 2014 at 6:44 pm
Dear Family of Hazel,
Hazel was a dear friend. She was my “partner in crime”. We had so much fun together at work as well as outside of work. I will miss her so much! Such a beautiful, loving person! I learned so much from her! I loved her like a mother! Please know that she is a special Angel in Heaven watching over all of us. Rest in peace, dear friend, until we can see each other again!
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Bob & Winnie Arthur
April 21, 2014 at 8:01 pm
Hazel was such a nice Lady. It was always a joy to visit with her. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Family. May you be strong, knowing She will always be with you in memories treasured forever.
Reply
Tom and Mary Loughead
April 22, 2014 at 9:11 am
Hazel was a wonderful lady and friend. I enjoyed working with her and going to her home to visit. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this difficult time.
Reply
Mike and Amy Pegg
April 22, 2014 at 12:21 pm
We are very sorry for your loss. She was such a wonderful lady. Our prayers are with you.
Reply
David and Dianne Stapert
April 22, 2014 at 9:11 pm
So sorry to get the anticipated message that Hazel has passed on.
Our memories of John and Hazel started over 50 years ago and all
will stay with us forever. Hazel’s red hair, freckled face, big smile and easy demeanor highlight our memories of her.
Please accept our heart felt condolence.
Dave and Dianne Stapert
Reply
Jackie & Ed Broadhurst
April 22, 2014 at 10:45 pm
Hazel was a wonderful person she was my aunt and a great friend. I could count on her when ever I needed to talk to someone day or night she was always there for me. I will deeply miss her; she also was so proud of her daughters and son and grand kids. My thoughts and prayers go out too all of you; she’s in a better place and without pain.
Reply
Jackie & Ed Broadhurst
April 23, 2014 at 9:49 am
Hazel was a wonderful aunt and a great friend. She was someone I could talk to anytime day or night was always there for me. She will be deeply missed.. My thoughts and prayers go out too her family.
Reply
Terry Miller
April 23, 2014 at 10:42 am
Linda and Family,
Your mom was a second mom to me from 3rd grade thru high school. I remember your mom as being the most industrious house cleaner of her time. It seemed like every Saturday when I visited, she cleaned the floors with ammonia which kept them clean and shiny with fresh wax. It was great seeing and talking to her again after 40 years. Hazel was a very warm and caring woman and I enjoyed sharing a cup of coffee and pie with her. Linda, I am so proud of you for devoting the last 15 years of your retirement years to your mom. You spent almost every day with her and know that you made a big difference in her life. By being there for your mother, you full filled a dream that every mother could wish for in a daughter. Hazel has joined the other angels in heaven and when a twinkling star is shining, look up and know Hazel is with you always.
Greg & Terry Miller
Reply
Mary Elizabeth Setser
April 30, 2014 at 12:29 am
I remember Hazel so well as a child she visited next door here in Kentucky with Uncle John and Aunt Bill. She was always laughing and talking and just a joy to be around. When uncle John was older your dad came down and spent quite a bit of time with him he would always walk over in the evenings and sit around with my mom they all enjoyed that time so much. sorry for your loss. and that through the years we have all lost touch
Reply
Lou Ann Wentz (Pegg)
April 30, 2014 at 8:02 am
My Thoughts and prayers are with your family. I am Hazels cousin. (Keiths daughter).
Reply
Andrea Morris
May 1, 2014 at 11:44 pm
Thank you all for your memories of my Grandma. I know the impact she has still on my life and it’s nice to know she was loved by so many. It still hasn’t really sunk in that she’s not here but these stories warm my heart and are so appreciated. Thank you all
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