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Hazel M. Sarber SKINNER

  • April 11, 1907 - July 9, 2011
  • Plymouth, Indiana
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“I have this feeling that Hazel and Mom (Lulu Tellkamp) are chatting and sharing old times. The last time we tried to get Mom to go to a Tyner...Read More » ”
1 of 11 | Posted by: Bev (Tellkamp) Harper - Sorrento, FL

“Dean, Joyce. Louis & family: So sorry to hear of Hazel's passing. I remember the many times that we would stop & visit with her. She was such a...Read More » ”
2 of 11 | Posted by: Paula Stoneburner Diller - IN

“So sorry to hear about the passing of such a dear member of your family. She was very loved by the community and will always be remembered and...Read More » ”
3 of 11 | Posted by: Mark and Felicia Batman - IN

“Deane, Joyce, Lewis, Nancy and Sarber family. We are sorry to learn of Hazel's passing. She lived a long and productive life. It was good to...Read More » ”
4 of 11 | Posted by: Larry & Sue Chase - Valrico, FL

“Another life well-lived, finally at home with her Lord. I feel Hazel and Mom (Lulu Tellkamp) are catching up on old times. The last time I tried to...Read More » ”
5 of 11 | Posted by: Bev (Tellkamp) Harper - Sorrento, FL

“First I would like to tell the family that we are praying for you all. There was only one Hazel Sarber and then the mold was thrown away. Hazel was...Read More » ”
6 of 11 | Posted by: George Killian - Waxhaw, NC

“I am sorry for the loss of this dear, dear lady. She lived a most wonderful life. My sincere condolences go to the entire family. ”
7 of 11 | Posted by: Rhonda Stoneburner Cole - Paoli, IN

“All I can say is awwww--many memories of Hazel, Duke , Chub,Si My blessings to all-- Dick Balke ”
8 of 11 | Posted by: Richard Balke - IN

“Hazel was such a dear, sweet soul! Some of my favorite memories were in school when she used to do our ironing, when I grew herbs and flowers in her...Read More » ”
9 of 11 | Posted by: Cindy Martin - Plymouth, IN

“Hazel was my second mom - as a child, I was in the Sarber home as much as I could be. I don't think I've met a nicer person - she was gentle, loving,...Read More » ”
10 of 11 | Posted by: Bill Killian - Tucson, IN

“Dean, Joyce, Louis and families Sorry to hear of our Hazel's passing. She lived such a happy,and productive life and she was so loved.How could we...Read More » ”
11 of 11 | Posted by: Marjorie Stoneburner Ecker - CA


Hazel M. Sarber Skinner, age 104, of 18568 6th Road, Plymouth, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, July 9, 2011, at home, in the care of her family. Hazel was born to Lewis and Margaret Rhoads Stout, on April 11, 1907, in Marshall County, Indiana. Hazel married Cyril E. Sarber on October 10, 1926. Cyril passed away on December 8, 1955. On March 27, 1957 she married Howard Machlan. He passed away on March 18, 1960. She later married Arthur Skinner on January 14, 1973. He also preceded her in death on May 17, 1985. Hazel is survived by her children, Deane "Duke" (Joyce) Sarber of Plymouth and David Lewis (Nancy) Sarber of Anchorage, Alaska; her step-children, Jim (Carolyn) Skinner of Plymouth, Louise Krick of Rushville, Indiana; her daughter-in-law, Carole Sarber of Plymouth; 11 grandchildren; eight step-grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; 16 step-great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and six step-great-great-grandchildren. Hazel was preceded in death by her sons, Cyril Sarber, Jr. and Dwight Sarber; her step-daughter, Jean Murray; and her sister, Edna Stout. Hazel had been a resident of the area all of her life. She worked for Price's Abattoir, in Plymouth, and the Tyner School, in the cafeteria. She was a graduate of Tyner School in the class of 1925. She attended the Tyner United Methodist Church. She was a kind Christian lady, who will be remembered as being a wonderful caregiver for many people. She was very thankful for all she had and that she was able to share with others. Funeral services will be held, Friday, July 15, 2011, at 11:00 a.m. at the Tyner United Methodist Church with Pastors Dave Inskeep and Tami Boggs officiating. Burial will follow at the Tyner Cemetery. A time of visiting with the family, will be on Thursday, July 14, 2011, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Van Gilder Funeral Home, 300 West Madison Street, Plymouth, Indiana, 46563. The family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Center of Hospice Care, 112 South Center Street, Plymouth, Indiana, 46563 or the Tyner United Methodist Church. Family and friends may sign the guest book and share memories at www.vangilderfuneralhome.com