Hometown: Oxford Junction July 22, 1931 - January 28, 2016

Hazel Leona Persels, 84, of Anamosa formerly of Oxford Junction passed away January 28, 2016 at St. Luke's Hospital in Cedar Rapids. To honor Hazel's life a visitation will be held at Lahey Funeral Home in Oxford Junction beginning at 3:00 pm Saturday, January 30, with a funeral service to follow the visitation at 4:00 pm. Burial will be held at Mayflower Cemetery in Oxford Junction following the service. Hazel was born on July 22, 1931 in Milo, Iowa. She married Dwaine Persels in 1952 at Simpson Methodist Church in Des Moines. Hazel was a member of United Methodist Church in Oxford Junction. She worked doing tax preparation for 30 years. She enjoyed reading, knitting, and having coffee with her neighbors. She also enjoyed going to Arizona in the winter, and spending time with her grandkids. She is survived by her husband; Dwaine Persels, two daughters; Jo Ellen (Steven) Benn of Rapid City, South Dakota, Sally Lu (Len) Clapp of Anamosa, one son; Michael Dwaine (Lisa) Persels of Tiffin, Iowa, eight grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, four brothers, two sisters, and one granddaughter; Rachel. Online Condolences may be left for the family at www.laheys.com.