Person:Helen Hazlett (1)

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Helen Dorothea Hazlett
m. 19 Sep 1898
  1. George Irwin Hazlett1900 - 1970
  2. Wilma Jennie Hazlett1903 - 1977
  3. Merlie Mae Hazlett1906 - 1977
  4. Frances Marjery Hazlett1911 - 2006
  5. Mary Jane Hazlett1914 - 1997
  6. Helen Dorothea Hazlett1917 - 2005
  7. William C Hazlett, Sr1917 - 1995
Facts and Events
Name Helen Dorothea Hazlett
Gender Female
Birth? 21 Nov 1917 Giard, Clayton, Iowa, United States
Death? 11 Apr 2005 Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa, United States
Burial? Garnavillo, Clayton, Iowa, United StatesGarnavillo City Cemetery

Helen Dorothea (Dolly) Hazlett Wirkler, 87, of Cedar Rapids, formerly of Garnavillo, died Monday, April 11, 2005, after an extended illness. Her body was donated to the University of Iowa College of Medicine. Cedar Memorial was in charge of arrangements. There was no visitation. A private memorial service will be held at a later date with interment in the Garnavillo City Cemetery.

Dorothea was born Nov. 21, 1917 in rural Monona, the daughter of George Whittaker and Fanny Mae Hazlett. After graduating from the Monona High School, she attended Teachers College in Cedar Falls and Upper Iowa University in Fayette. She was an elementary school teacher for six years. On Oct. 16, 1942, she married Merle J. Wirkler of Garnavillo in Oelwein.

Dorothea was preceded in death by her parents; husband; infant daughter; two brothers, Irwin and her brother twin William, and three sisters, Wilma Gilbert, Merlie Henkes and Jane Coffman. Survivors include her daughter, two grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.