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Hazel Bakken Obituary

Passed away on December 23, 2012 in Petaluma at the age of 98 years. Devoted wife of the late Alf Bakken. Loving mother of Chuck and Elfi Bakken of San Rafael. Cherished grandmother of Jim and Randi Bakken of Novato and Heidi and Keith Worthington of CN. Doting great-grandmother of five. Survived by many loyal and caring friends. We all miss her very much.
She was a longtime resident of Petaluma and San Rafael.
Friends and family are invited to a Memorial Service on Saturday, January 5, 2013 at 11:30 a.m. at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, 455 McNear Ave., Petaluma. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Petaluma.

Published by Petaluma Argus-Courier from Jan. 3 to Feb. 2, 2013.
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I will miss Hazel's beautiful smile whenever she greeted me! She was a beautiful lady inside and out!
Rest In Peace Dear Friend,
xoxoxo Jo Ann Robertson

Jo Ann Robertson

January 4, 2013

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