Hazel Kayala

Hazel Kayala, age 86, of Brainerd, and formerly Pine River, passed away Friday, April 23, 2010 at Bethany Good Samaritan Center in Brainerd. She was born April 4, 1924, to Edward and Hannah Healey in Batley, England.

Hazel spent many years in nursing, working at the Brainerd State Hospital and Ah Gwah Ching in Walker.

Hazel is survived by her husband, Arthur; children: Christine Jones (David) of Sartell, Maxine Norman (Oscar [deceased]) of Menahga, Sharon Ruberg (Jack [deceased]) of Bemidji, Lindsey Finch (Jeff) of Chanhassen, Tom Kayala (Dianne) of Exeter, RI, Mike Kayala (Gail) of Little Falls, Jeff Kayala (Donna) of Chicago, IL, Peter Kayala of Denver, CO, Greg Kayala (Sandi) of Sparta, WI; 19 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two sons-in-law, Oscar Norman, Jack Ruberg; cousins, Peter and Jeff.

Memorials to Pine River American Legion are preferred in lieu of flowers.

Services will be 11 AM on Wednesday, April 28, at Maple Hill Lutheran Church, Pine River, with Pastor Mel Nefstead and Pastor Andrew Tumberg officiating. Burial will be in Pine Ridge Cemetery, Pine River. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5 to 7 PM, with prayer service and sharing time at 7 PM, at Kline Funeral Home, Pine River.