Hazel M. Goben's Obituary
Hazel Marie Goben, age 98, of Centerville, Iowa died Thursday, December 27, 2007 at Mercy Medical Center in Centerville. She was born October 14, 1909 near Bonaparte, Iowa in Van Buren County to William and Ella (Russell) Mitchell. She married Don Goben in Bonaparte, Iowa and he preceded her in death.
Hazel was a homemaker and she loved gardening, cooking and enjoyed being with her family. She attended the First Baptist Church and was a member of the 18-80 Club in Centerville.
She is survived by one daughter, Rosella Holland of Centerville; one son-in-law, Bert Tracy of Centerville; four grandsons: Don (Lana) Tracy of Hendersonville, Tennessee, Bruce (Jamie) Tracy of Centerville, Rick (Ginger) Tracy also of Centerville and Bill Holland of Coatsville, MO. Also surviving are two granddaughters: Bonnie (Gary) Simmons of Monroe, Iowa, Becky Clayworth of Centerville and one granddaughter-in-law, Linda Tracy of Centerville; and several great grandchildren.
Hazel was preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Donna Tracy, one grandson, Gary Tracy; two brothers, Paul and Russell Mitchell and two sisters, Ester Nixon and Olga Keck.
Graveside funeral services will be held 11:00 A.M. Saturday, December 29, 2007 at Oakland Cemetery in Centerville. Interment will follow the graveside service.
Visitation will be held from 10 A.M. until 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, December 29, 2007 at the Thomas Lange Funeral Home in Centerville.
Memorials may be made to the Lord's Cupboard and may be left at or mailed to the Thomas Lange Funeral Home, 1900 South 18th Street, Centerville, Iowa 52544. Online condolences may be made to www.thomaslangefuneralhome.com.
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