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Hazel A. (Gardner) Funk

Hazel A. Gardner, born in Farnam, Nebraska January 25, 1901, daughter of Howard and Susan Gardner, passed away after a brief illness at the Converce Memorial Hospital on February 8, 1959.

She received her education in Farnam, Nebraska, and then taught school in Nebraska, Idaho, and Wyoming.

On June 1, 1924 in Cheyenne, Wyoming, she was united in marriage with Tony W. Funk, and to this union two children were born; Darvel W. Funk of Douglas, and Arlene Rosenberg of Brooklyn, New York.

A member of the Order of Eastern Star and the Rebekah's, she also was an active member of the Douglas Ladies Golf Club.

Mrs. Funk was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband, Tony W. Funk; a daughter, Mrs. Arlene Rosenberg; a son, Darvel W. Funk; a brother, Clyde Gardner; and three grandchildren, Skipper and Judy Rosenberg and Darla Jean Funk; other relatives and a host of friends.

Funeral service were held Wednesday, February 11, 1959 from the Douglas Methodist Church. Rev. John Cox, officiating and burial was in Douglas Park Cemetery. Pallbearers were Floyd W. Bartling, Vern McNair, Leonard Shaw, William Vollman, Jim Stevens of Douglas; and Scott Larson of Riverton, Wyoming.

The Farnam Press, 19(20) February 19, 1959.


Hazel (Gardner) Funk

Hazel A. Funk passed away Sunday at Memorial Hospital in Douglas, a victim of cancer. She was born January 25, 1901 at Farnam, Nebraska, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Howard W. Gardner. She had been a resident of this community for 35 years, where she was active in community affairs. On June 1, 1924 in Cheyenne, Wyoming, she was united in marriage with Tony W. Funk and to this union two children were born, Darvel W. Funk of Douglas and Arlene Rosenberg of Brooklyn, New York. Survivors include her husband, Tony; a daughter, Mrs. Rosenberg of Brooklyn, N.Y.; a son, Darvel of Douglas; a brother, Clyde W. Gardner of Farnam, Nebraska and three grandchildren.



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