Dorothy Jane Hazel Obituary
The passing of Dorothy Jane Hazel of Grayville, Illinois leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on November 3, 2025 at the age of 83. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Dorothy Jane Hazel to show support.
As Dorothy Jane departs from this earthly realm, her essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Dorothy Jane may no longer walk beside us, her spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Dorothy Jane leaves behind.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Edgar Smith and Martha Smith (Cowsert); her husband Richard Hazel Sr.; her daughter Paula Mitchell; her grandchildren, Summer Jo Mitchell and Jeffery Paul Schnell; her sister Roberta Berkle; and her nephew Donnie Lee Knackmus.
She is survived by: her children, Lori Linder (Eddie), Ann Schnell and Richard Hazel (Jayme); and her siblings, Jim Smith (Lavada), Christina Thomas and Ella Knackmus (Donnie). She is also survived by 15 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren.