Hazel Tester, 98, of Nokomis, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2015 at 10:15 a.m. at Nokomis Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Nokomis. She was born August 14, 1916 in Nokomis, IL; the daughter of Leonard and Effie (Ward) Hard. She married John Tester in 1936 in Hillsboro, IL and he later preceded her in 1988. She was a retired homemaker.

 
She is survived by her Sons: Larry (Norby) Tester of Nokomis, IL; Paul (Pamela) Tester of Nokomis, IL; Daughter: Linda (Rick) Graden of Glenarm. IL; Grandchildren: Michael (Lisa) Tester, Erica (Terry) Schwoeppe, T.J. (Fiancé Shellie) Graden, Stacey (Jon) Smith, Brian (Patty) Tester, Gina (Dominic) Carnduff, Toni (Brad) Kaye; Great-Grandchildren: KAylee and Remi Tester; Jacob and Avery Schwoeppe; Charlotte Smith; Cameron and Carson Tester; Aiden and Ava Carnduff; Several Nieces, Nephews and Cousins. She was preceded in death by her her husband, and her siblings.

Funeral services will be held Friday, May 29, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. at Mt. Zion Church in rural Nokomis with Pastor Jim Vargo officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery in rural Nokomis, IL. Visitation will be held Friday, May 29, 2015 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at Mt. Zion Church in rural Nokomis.

Memorials may be made to the Mt. Zion Cemetery Fund.

Arrangements by Sutton Funeral Home in Nokomis. 

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