Hazel Fiehler

Hazel E. Fiehler, 92, went to meet her heavenly father Monday, March 8, 2010, at Chateau Girardeau Nursing Center.

She was born June 6, 1917, in Whitewater, to Leo and Nancy Proffer Steckler. She and the Rev. Fred E. Kelley were married Oct. 1, 1936.

She assisted with his Methodist ministry in Trout, La., as well as in Wyatt, Oran, Gordonville, Bell City and Clarkton, Mo. They were married nearly 42 years when he passed away Aug. 6, 1978.

God later blessed Hazel with another wonderful husband, Rupert F. Fiehler, on Nov. 26, 1984.

They selflessly offered their time volunteering at Jackson Senior Center and Altenthal-Joerns American Legion Post 158 in Jackson. They are members of St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Cape Girardeau and former members of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Jackson. The couple resided 18 years at Chateau Girardeau, where they have received excellent care.

Hazel and Rupert celebrated 25 years of marriage last November. Known by her family and friends as MeMe, Hazel was a kind and loving Christian wife, mother and grandmother. She will truly be missed.

In addition to Rupert, she is survived by her children, Michael Kelley of Cape Girardeau, Vickie Kelley Kasten and husband Brad of Jackson; grandchildren, Gretchen Kasten Clardy and husband Mark of St. Louis, Ryan Kasten of Yonkers, N.Y., Kelley Kasten of St. Louis, Laura Kelley of Louisville, Ky., Shannon Kelley Putnam and husband Denny of Dexter, Mo.; and four great-grandchildren.

Rupert's children are Joyce Miller and husband Tom of Cape Girardeau, Elaine Rongey and husband Dr. Ken of Grand Rapids, Mich., Connie Randol and husband Doug of Tilsit; grandchildren, Kara Miller Stockard and husband Dennis of Santa Rosa Beach, Fla., Matt Miller and wife Bridget of Cape Girardeau, Eric Rongey of Grand Rapids, Andrea Rongey Dudley and husband Tim of Jackson Hole, Wyo., Casey Randol Brunke and husband Kevin of Jackson, Miss.; Clay Randol of Jefferson City, Mo.; and a great-granddaughter.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, the Rev. Fred E. Kelley; an infant daughter, Francis Marilyn Kelley; two brothers; and six sisters.

Friends may call from 10 a.m. to time of service Saturday at McCombs Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau.

The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Paul Short officiating. Burial will follow in Cape County Memorial Park Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to St. Andrew Building Fund.

Condolence messages may be sent to the family online by visiting www.mccombsfuneralhome.com.