Hazel Guckeen

Hazel Bertha Guckeen, age 97, of Austin, died Sunday, April 23, 2017 at St. Mark’s Lutheran Home. Hazel was born May 4, 1919 in Blue Earth, Minnesota to Otto and Bertha (Arndt) Arndt. On June 9, 1939 she married Patrick Guckeen in Winnebago, Minnesota. They later moved to Austin where Patrick was employed as an electrician. After his death in 1967, Hazel obtained work as a Nurse’s Aide at St. Olaf Hospital. Hazel was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church. She was a loving and caring person who enjoyed spending time with family and friends. She was a resident at St. Mark’s for 14 years and we thank them for the care and attention that Hazel received during that time. Survivors include her sons, Kenneth (Sandra) Guckeen, Austin, Duane (Ilene) Guckeen, Forest Lake; daughter-in-law, Yvonne Guckeen, LeSueur; nine grandchildren, Joan (Tim) Cichoski, Patrick (Michelle) Guckeen, Nancy (John) Erkenbrack, Daniel (Cathy) Guckeen, Amy (Seth) Tolson, Darin Guckeen, Darcie Guckeen, David Guckeen, Shawn Guckeen; sixteen great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; a brother, George; sisters, Fran and Fern. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Patrick; son, James; great granddaughter, Danielle; three brothers; two sisters; daughter-in-law, Shirley Guckeen. Funeral services will be held 2 pm on Friday, April 28, 2017 at St. Mark’s Chapel with Rev. James Groleau officiating. Friends may call one hour before the service at St. Mark’s on Friday. Interment will be in Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Blue Earth. Memorials are preferred to the donor’s choice. Condolences may be left online at www.mayerfh.com

Service Information

Cemetery

Calvary Catholic Cemetery
214 S. Holland Street
Blue Earth MN 56013

Visitation

Friday, April 28 2017
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

St. Mark's Chapel
400 15th Ave. SW
Austin MN 55912

Service

Friday, April 28 2017
2:00 PM

St. Mark's Chapel
400 15th Ave. SW
Austin MN 55912