The memorial service for Hazel C. Yokiel of Albert Lea, Minnesota will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 4, 2011 at St. Theodore Catholic Church. Father Timothy T. Reker and Deacon Mike Ellis will officiate. Interment will be n St. Theodore Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour before service at the church.
Hazel died Thursday, October 27, 2011 at the Good Samaritan Center. She was 96 years old.
Hazel was born January 24, 1915, in Faribault, County, MN the daughter of Carl and Elizabeth (Urbian)
Schroeder. She graduated from Alden High School. Hazel married Leo E. Yokiel Sr in 1933. She was a great cook and enjoyed cooking and baking for her family get-togethers, especially Thanksgiving and Easter. She loved flowers and gardening, playing cards with her many friends.
Hazel is survived by her sons: David (Shirley) Yokiel of Albert Lea, MN and Leo E. (Judith) Yokiel Jr of Newton, IA; grandchildren Rick, Jeff, and Sara Yokiel; great grandchildren: Emily, Amanda Molly, Brad. Bobbi. Shannon, Mara, and Lilly; great great grandson: Kasson; special Nephew: Steve Riemer and his wife and daughters.
Hazel is preceded in death by her parents: Carl and Elizabeth Schroeder; husband Leo E. Yokiel Sr.; son Paul Yokiel; brother: Marvin; sister: Viola; granddaughter: Lori Lee; nephew Dean Schroeder; cousins, nieces and nephews.
Hazel was a very giving person and will always be remembered for her loving Heart.