Hazel Margaret Russell

Hazel Margaret Russell, 95, a lifelong resident of Onaway, died at Nash Manor Tuesday January 28, 2014. The daughter of Emil and Etta (DeYoung) Walters, Hazel was born April 20, 1918 in North Allis Township on the family farm where she lived for most of her life. She married Leigh William Russell in Pellston May 20, 1972.

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Surviving are Hazel’s husband of nearly 42 years, Leigh Russell of Onaway; two daughters, Carleen Widajewski of Onaway and Diane Centeck of Johannesburg; a stepson, Lee (Margaret) Russell of Traverse City; a stepdaughter, Lynn (Bob) Schell of Black Lake; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  Hazel was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Helen Chenette.

Cremation arrangements are in care of the Chagnon Funeral Home with a memorial service to be held in the spring. Please make memorial donations to the family of Hazel Russell to be distributed to the Onaway United Methodist Church and Hospice of the Straits. Your condolences may be shared with the family at www.chagnonfh.com.