Hazel Elizabeth (Swaney) Schmitz, 94, of Bruce, passed away at Ladysmith Care Community on Sunday, June 24, 2018.

Hazel is survived by her daughters, Kathie (Carl) Nielsen of Hilbert and Mary Margaret (Roger) Bebie of Grand Marais, Minn. and her sons, Kenny (Jeanne) of Ellsworth and Joe (Julie) of Bruce. She is further survived by her nine grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother Bill (Billie) Swaney of Thorpe and many nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, June 30 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Bruce with Deacon Craig Voldberg officiating.

There will be a visitation beginning at 4:00 PM on Friday, June 29 at the Nash-Jackan Funeral Home in Bruce, where a Scripture Service will be held at 7:00 PM. There will also be an hour of visitation on Saturday morning at the church for an hour prior to the service.

The family would like to thank the community for the kindness and compassion they gave Hazel.