10/26/2009 Patti Schwenke (Sidney, Mt) SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT HAZEL'S PASSING AWAY. WE ALWAYS HAD SUCH A GOOD TIME ON THE RICHLAND ROUND-UP. SHE WAS SUCH A LOVELY AND CARING PERSON. HER PEAR CONSERVE(I hope that is what it was called!!)WAS GREAT!! MAY GOD'S BLESSINGS COMFORT YOU AT THIS TIME. IN FRIENDSHIP AND SYMPATHY, PATTI SCHWENKE & FAMILY

10/27/2009 Paul, Tracy, Jamie & Casey Kenny, Deb & Family, We are so sorry for your mom's passing. Please know we are thinking of you at this time. Even though we knew it was her time to go it still is not easy. Death is so final. All our love and prayers. She will be missed by so many. love ya.

10/28/2009 Yvonne Hill (Missoula, Montana) I will miss you so much Hazel. You were the best Grandma to me. I will miss your sweet smile and that beautiful twinkle in your eyes. I am happy that you are with Martin now and at peace. The best thing you ever gave me was your daughter Helen, my mother in law, she is the best. Hugs and kisses to you Helen, Connie, Kenny, Shirley, and Harold. Love to all of the family and I am sorry that I can't attend the memorial service.

10/28/2009 Jennifer (Hill) Tveraa (Missoula, MT) I was so blessed and honored to have Grandma Hazel in my life. What a role model she was for all of us. I now celebrate that she is dancing in Heaven with the angels. God is good, I thank him for all the years we got with her. God is good. Celebrate her life, for it was good.

10/29/2009 Annette Ronningen (Helena, MT) I'm so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. She was a caring, loving person. I was blessed to know her. Take care and God Bless. Annette Ronningen

10/29/2009 Kenny & Pat(Patsy) Halland (Colville, WA) Helen Jo, Shirley,Harold,Connie, Kenny and families: I am deeply sadden at the loss of your mom, my Dear Auntie Hazel. She was one of the sweetest, nicest and most caring Aunts one could ever ask for. I have very fond memories of being at your home with all you with Auntie Hazel & Uncle Martin. Those were wonderful and great times. Always tending to someone or something. Rest in peace Auntie Hazel, we all love you and will miss you very much. Our thoughts and prayers and great love go out to all of you.

10/30/2009 Joanne Seel Grant (Conroe, TX) May the sweet memories of your mother sustain you during this difficult time and in the months to come. Please know that my love and prayers are with you.

10/31/2009 Rev. Betty K. Mawbey (Reserve, Montana) Dear Helen Joe, Connie, and Kenny, My prayers are with you. I am so thrilled that Hazel (Mom) lived such a long life. I never could get a contact with her. I pray you are all doing well. Helen how are your feet, and back? Connie how are the kids and grandchildren. Helen how are your grandchildren. Kenny, how are you and Debbie doing and how are your children. I think of you all so often. Connie thankyou for the yearly Christmas cards. It helps me to keep abreast of all thats going on with your family. Helen Joe are you still involved in the politics in Havre? Connie are you still on the Skating commission, and the Fair Board in Minot. I have so wanted to go back to the Hostfest in Minot, and I may try to go next year on a Treasure trip. I am now serving two Danish churchs in Dagmar Montana. It is Nathanael and Volmer Lutheran. My address is 825 Nathanael Rd, Reserve, MT 59258. I would love to see you all again. God bless you all. Pastor Betty

10/31/2009 Merrill & Darlene Benth (Williston, , ND) Shirley and the rest of family, We were saddened by your Mother's passing. She lived a long good life. I feel so fortunate to have visited with her a couple of times when we were in Sidney the last few years. I treasure the memories. She was a great lady (I loved her smile) and she was so proud of all of you. She would bring out pictures of each and I loved seeing them. Please know that we are thinking of you. Keep the memories of a wonderful lady. Our deepest sympathy. Darlene (Fixen) Benth

11/1/2009 MARLO &GLORIA BLOMBERG (WILLISTON , ND) Wersland Family, Sorry to hear about the death of your mother. Didn't know her very well, but I do remember she was a wonderful person. Helen, how are you doing? I think about you often. Sure hope you are having better suppers these days than what we had when we were roommates(boiled potatoes & weiners). Our thoughts and prayers are with you during your days of sorrow. Marlo & Gloria Blomberg

11/3/2009 Grethe Oddsen Halvorsen (Egersund, Norway) Dear family in the US! We were so sorry to hear about aunt Hazel passing away. We are so glad that we got to see her in 2007 when we visited her in Sidney, still going strong! Her kind and gentle personality touched us all, and we like to think of her as our granny as well. Now she'll see her beloved Martin again and rest in peace! You are all in our prayers and thoughts! Love from your family in Norway Grethe and Harald Harald and Morten Dorrit

11/3/2009 Kirby Brown (Williston, ND) Kenny I was sorry to see your mother had passed.I never had a chance to meet her, but in knowing you, im sure she was a fine lady. My prayers are with you and your family Kirby Brown

11/3/2009 Carol Gress (Knutson) (Alamo, ND) Shirley and Family. Was sadden to see the passing of your Mom.. She was a very special lady.. I remember when we used to take train to Sidney to spend day with you and I think she had as much fun as we did..She will be missed.. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.. Carol and Family

11/4/2009 John & Elaine (Asbeck) Whitman (Billings,, MT) Dear Connie, Harley, & Family, We were so sorry to read about the loss of your mother. We had never met her, but we know she must have been a beautiful lady. She was born the same year as my Mom. Thanks, Connie, for your annual Christmas greetings; we always look forward to hearing from you. We hope God's healing grace and wonderful memories will help to ease your burden in this difficult time.

11/4/2009 Heather Harris (Roxana, IL) Connie, Kenny, and rest of family. So sorry to hear of Hazel's passing. I remember going to visit her (and Martin) out at the farm with my Grandma Pearl and Mom, Brenda, and then visiting her in her apartment after she moved into town. I always had fun listening to her talks about everything. I still have one of the pound puppies she had made for me! I always treasured it and will continue to do so as it always brought back great memories of her! You all are in my thoughts and prayers. My Mom, Brenda, also sends her condolences.