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Michael Hettel Obituary

Michael "Mike" Patrick Hettel, age 62, of Russellville, passed away Friday, July 18, 2025, at Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center. He was born June 9, 1963, in Russellville, Arkansas to the late Alfred Hettel and Goldie Snowdy Hettel. Mike was preceded in death by his parents and four sisters, Lois Cochran, Millie Laymon, Harriet Middleton and Janette Litch.

Survivors include his companion, Tina Kuras; his children, Chase and Alexa Hettel, Patrick Hettel, Kirstie Norton (Caleb), Kody Graf (Angel); siblings, Al and Kay Hettel, Grover and Linda Hettel, Patricia and Stanley Lynch, Linda and Bruce Sikes, Anna and Bob Clair and seven grandchildren, Holten, Karmonie, Ember, Summer, Indigo, Koby, and Finn.

Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at Cornwell Funeral Home Chapel in Dardanelle with Bro. Jim Huffman officiating.

Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home in Dardanelle. Online Guest Book and Condolences at www.cornwell funeralhomes.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Courier on Jul. 21, 2025.

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