Hazel Ulen

ULLIN, Ill. — Hazel Ulen, 100, of Ullin went to be with the Lord at 1:10 p.m. Thursday, March 9, 2017, at her apartment in Cache Valley.

She was born July 23, 1916, in Reynolds County, Missouri, the daughter of Clarence H. and Odessa “Dessie” Lay Weible. She married Sam Ulen on Aug. 27, 1949, and he preceded her in death March 19, 2013.

Hazel was an avid gardener and loved her grandchildren. In addition to being a mother and grandmother, she was the business manager of Ulen Farms.

She was a member of Ullin Baptist Church and a former member of Beech Grove Church.

She is survived by her children, Mike (Pam) Ulen of Ullin, Becky Rodney of Energy, Illinois, and Sammy (Cathy) Ulen of Ullin; seven grandchildren, Jarrod (Diane) Ulen of Union City, Tennessee, Lesley Ulen of Tamms, Illinois, Lindsey Ulen (Michael Washington) of Farmington, Missouri, Kerri (Michael) Buescher of Herrin, Illinois, Kristi Viola of Bossier City, Louisiana, Marissa (Adam) Reynolds of Cobden, Illinois, and Brian (Lexie) Ulen of Jackson; 16 great-grandchildren, Ryleigh Ulen, Reese Ulen, Eric Evans, Madelyn Washington, Miley Washington, McKenna Washington, Shannon Youngman, Austin Youngman, Hayden Viola, Grayson Viola, Brady Reynolds, Bryce Reynolds, Brock Reynolds, Bryleigh Ulen, Brielle Ulen and Brynn Ulen; and a brother, Marvin Weible of St. Louis.

Hazel was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Sam Ulen; two brothers, Ed and Homer Weible; and two sisters, Eileen May and Geraldine Spuhler.

Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until the time of service today at Ullin Baptist Church.

The funeral service will be at 3 p.m. today at the church, with the Rev. Clint Nale officiating. Interment to be in Mount Pisgah Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Mount Pisgah or Ullin cemeteries and will be accepted at the church.

The family would like to thank the staff of Cache Valley and all of Hazel’s loving caregivers.

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Crain Funeral Home in Ullin is in charge of arrangements.