Hazel Ida Matthews Obituary
The memory of Hazel Ida Matthews (Monroe, Michigan), who passed away on August 4, 2025 at the age of 94, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, William Homer Ausmus and Hilda Ausmus (Russeau); her grandmother Hazel; her husband Russell E. Matthews Jr.; her siblings, Donna Cheap, Leafy, Kenneth, Homer and James Ausmus; and her grandchildren, Brian, Kevin Blessman and Brandi Matthews.
She is survived by: her children, Jack Matthews (Linda) of LaSalle, Russell "Bud" Matthews, III (Robin) of Monroe and Sharon Gary (Donald) of Muskegon, Michigan; her grandson Jack Blessman (Jenny); her siblings, Nichole Bass (Brad) of Monroe, Paul Matthews of Perrysburg, Amber Benardo (Tony) of Toledo and Jacob Matthews of LaSalle; her great grandchildren, Jess, Matt, Tasha, Josh, Owen, Kaitlyn, Nathan, Dylan, Alexandria, Ethan, Sophia, Holden, Jackson, Gabby, David, Aiden and Brooklynne; and her great great grandchildren, Abby, Zach, McKenzie, Bryson, Aubrey, Landon, Gabrielle, Carter, Hazel Ida, Keny, Mason and Rhianna. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Monday, August 11th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Merkle Funeral Service - South Monroe (14567 S Dixie Hwy, Monroe Charter Twp, MI 48161). A celebration of life will be held on Monday, August 11th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the Merkle Funeral Service (14567 S Dixie Hwy, Monroe Charter Twp, MI 48161).
