Hazel Travelstead

Marion- HAZEL G. TRAVELSTEAD, age 91, of Marion, passed away at 5:15pm on Saturday, August 31, 2007 at Fountains Nursing Home in Marion. Hazel was born on January 1, 1916 in Creal Springs, IL, the daughter of Sam and Ida (Newbold) Taylor. She married Carl Travelstead in Creal Springs on March 4, 1933. Together, they shared fifty-five years of marriage, until his death on April 8, 1988. Mrs. Travelstead was a member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Marion. She was also a member of the Marion Senior Citizens. She enjoyed cooking and crocheting, but mostly loved all activities with her family. Survivors include one daughter- Judy and Jeff Ray of Marion, IL One Daughter-in-Law- Joyce Travelstead of Marion, IL Three granddaughters- Tina and Doug Grounds of West Frankfort, IL Beth and Glen Weeks of Collinsville, IL Jana and Kent Groh of Cave Creek, AZ One grandson- Brad and Tonya Odum of Mt. Vernon, IL Eight Great Grandchildren- Lauren Grounds of Tampa Bay, FL Ashton Grounds of West Frankfort, IL Christine and Chad Weeks of Collinsville, IL McKenna and Presley Groh of Cave Creek, AZ Quaid and Kennedi Odum of Mt. Vernon, IL Several nieces and nephews Hazel was preceded in death by her parents, her husband- Carl, and one son- Bill Travelstead. Funeral services will be held at 11:00am on Tuesday, September 4, 2007 at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home in Marion. Burial will follow at Maplewood Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 10:00-11:00am on Tuesday, September 4, 2007 at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home. For those who prefer, memorial donations may be made to the Aldersgate United Methodist Church or the American Heart Association. Envelopes will be available and accepted at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home; P.O. Box 39; Marion, IL 62959. For more information, or to sign the memorial guest register, please visit www.hughesfuneralhomes.com