Hazel L. Sochor

Hazel L. Sochor, the daughter of Wilbur and Hazel J. (Duffy) Bryant, was born March 31, 1922, in Down, Kansas. She was married to William P. Johnston. On Nov. 13, 1953. Hazel was united in marriage with Edward C. Sochor. Hazel had lived in Colby, Kansas, New York, Texas, Ankeny and Newton. Hazel had worked as a beautician for many years. She enjoyed working many types of crafts. Hazel was baptized in the Catholic faith.

Hazel died on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, at Park Centre Health Care in Newton. She was 92 years old. Hazel was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Sochor; her brother, Clarence Bryant; and a son-in-law.

Those left to honor Hazel’s memory include her daughters, Patsy D. (Charles) Hanson of Newton, and Suzie Boyles of Denver, Colo.; her grandchildren, Penny (Roger) Stevens of Newton, Pamala Squire of Georgetown, Ind., and Jason (Kellie) Jones of Shakopee, Minn.; her eight great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

A memorial service was at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 1 at the Pence-Reese Funeral Home in Newton. The family greeted friends from 1 p.m. until service time at the funeral home. Memorials may be designated to the Alzheimer’s Association or the American Cancer Society and may be left at the funeral home.