Hazel Suckow

Hazel Marie (Mesenbrink) Suckow was born September 07, 1923, in Fairfield Township, Swift County, MN to Christine (Rohloff) and Albert Mesenbrink. Hazel was baptized October 07, 1923, at Trinity Lutheran Church Fairfield Township by Reverand H. Jaus. Hazel suffered from Polio at a young age which affected her left arm and right leg. Her family took care of her at home. Hazel was confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church Fairfield Township by Reverand A. Zuberbier on May 16, 1937. Hazel graduated from school district 43 in Fairfield Township, Swift County June 24, 1939. Hazel's parents and siblings moved to St. Paul, MN, and Hazel remained in Holloway, MN until she graduated from High School. During this time she Lived with a family and worked as their nanny in the Holloway area. Hazel graduated from Holloway High School on May 27, 1943. Hazel and Ruben Suckow were married September 10, 1943, at Trinity Lutheran Church Fairfield Township by Reverand E. T. Merchsner. They had 3 children: Ardis, Ronald, and David. They lived with Ruben's parents, William and Amelia Suckow until they bought and moved onto a farm in Marysland Township, Swift County, MN. Hazel and Ruben were members of St. John's Lutheran Church Moyer Township, Swift County, MN. Church was the family's second home. Hazel was a member of the Ladies Aide, taught Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, and participated in Bible Studies. Hazel and Ruben were both members of bowling leagues and a card club. Hazel was a typical farm wife, hard working. Keeping her home clean and neat, gardening, mowing the lawn, and working in the fields and in the barns as needed. Ruben died January 5, 1972, after 28 years of marriage. Hazel remained on the farm until the fall of 1973, and sold Avon during this time. Hazel moved to Brooklyn Center in fall of 1973 and worked at Dayton's in holiday wrapping. In 1974 she started work at K-Mart in the men's department. Hazel became a member of Brooklyn Park Lutheran Church in 1974. She was an active member participating in the Amazing Grays and the Dorcas Quilters. When Hazel could no longer attend church services in person, she listened to all the services on-line. In 1982, Hazel built a house in Brookly Park, MN and lived there with her mother Christine. Hazel retired from K-Mart in 1988. Hazel decided to travel in her retirement. She and her cousin, Mildred Suckow, traveled on bus trips throughout the United States and Canada. Hazel and Mildred traveled to Hawaii with Hazel's son David. They also traveled to various places in Europe, and their favorite trip was to Israel with others from BPLC. Hazel loved flowers. She always had a flower garden and had flowers, ferns, and other plants in the house. She especially loved growing violets. Hazel also began baby sitting in retirement, helping Sheila Martin whom she met at K-Mart and at church. The Martin children became her adopted grandchildren. They played a very important part in her life. Hazel and Christine decided to downsize and moved to a town home in Brooklyn Park, MN. Her mother Christine passed away in 2000. Hazel always loved to read. When she began to suffer from Macular Degeneration, she began to read books online for the bigger print and when she could no longer read online, Hazel would listen to them on tape. Hazel moved in with her son David and his partner Todd Marciniak in Dayton, MN, in May of 2019 when her Macular Degeneration kept her from living alone. Hazel remained there until her death. While in Dayton, Hazel's favorite past time was sitting on the deck on sunny days, listening to hymns, visiting with friends and relatives, and especially those who came to sing with her. Hazel entered hospice at home in April of 2023. She loved the people at Grace Hospice and the great care she received. She especially enjoyed the music therapy and massage therapy. Thank you to everyone who visited Hazel during her final months. Thank you to the Grace Hospice team and to Todd Marciniak LPN who watched over her and cared for her so diligently. God bless you all. Preceded in death by her husband Ruben Suckow, her parents Albert and Christine Mesenbrink, her brother and sister-in-law Theodore and Julia Mesenbrink, her sister and brother-in-law Eunice and Lyle Cook, her parents-in-law William and Amelia Suckow, her brother-in-law William and Lorna Suckow, her niece Connie Cook, her nephews Garland Suckow, Eugene Suckow and Dennis Cook. Survived by daughter Ardis Suckow and sons Ronald Suckow and David Suckow (Todd Marciniak).

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Hazel Suckow

September 7, 1923 - February 21, 2024

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Hazel Suckow

September 7, 1923 - February 21, 2024

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