Hazel J. Ryker Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Hazel J. Ryker of Springfield, Missouri, who passed away on May 30, 2025 at the age of 102. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, George Niederhuth and Ella Katherine Niederhuth (Boehm); her former spouse Cecile G. Bowlin; her husband William R. "Bill" Ryker; and her siblings, Curtis, Leland, Allyn, Vern, Weldon, John, Virgil and Gladys.
She is survived by: her daughters, Jane Nadjafi (Robert), Joyce Aakhus and Janet Smith; her stepdaughters, Dianna Aldrich (Bob) and Donna Leker (Aldo); her grandchildren, Debbie Syphrett, Danny Aldrich, Natasha Leker, Angie Nadjafi and Ron Nadjafi; and her great grandchildren, Daniel and Garrett Syphrett. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude's Hospital or First and Calvery Presbyterian Church.
