Hazel Ventling
April 27, 2020
Hazel Ventling was born in Decatur City, Iowa, on June 5, 1908, to parents William and Esther (Orfield) Bronson. She passed away peacefully on April 27, 2020, at the age of 111.
Hazel retired from the retail industry in 1982 and she enjoyed residing in Florida for 30 years.
Hazel is survived by her daughter, Sharon Goben; 3 granddaughters, Sondra (Chuck) McKeever, Peggy (Harvey) Helm, and Pamela Crawford; grandson, Ty (Nicole) Forkner; 10 great-grandchildren and numerous great great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Hazel was preceded in death by her husband, Harry; daughter, Mary Lou Forkner; grandchildren, Stacey, Richard, Jonda, and Bobby; and her sons-in-law, Bob Forkner and Al Goben.
The family will receive visitors from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, May 2, 2020, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Ave., Des Moines, with a private graveside service at Davis City Cemetery in Davis City, Iowa.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Hazel.
Online condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Bobbie Forkner
06/20/2021
I just found out that you had passed no one tells me anything i love you grandma rest in peace
Peggy violett
05/01/2020
Sharon u must been one of a family of wonderful caretakers for your mom to survive to 111- I know u will all miss her so. When things get better for socializing lets get together. Know my prayers and thoughts are with u all
Joan and Gary Beane
05/01/2020
Sorry for your families loss. We send our prayers to you and our love.
Reta Ditsworth
04/30/2020
Sharon: I'm sorry to hear of Hazel's passing. I am sorry that this Covid issue will prevent us time to visit with you. I'm also anxious to hear about your health after your fall. We will do lunch as soon as you are well. Much sympathy to your whole family.