Hazel Brunner

BRUNNER, Hazel Mary (Scarcello) (Age 87) Hazel was born to Ippolito (Paul) and Elizabeth (Sicilia) Scarcello on September 4, 1922 at Twin Lakes, Idaho. She found North Idaho to be the best place to live and raise a family. Hazel attended Ramsey Grade, Rathdrum High (graduating class of 1940) and Northwest Business School. She worked as a secretary for Galena Air Field before joining the United States Marine Corp in 1944. She achieved the rank of Sergeant for the records department headquartered at Hendersen Hall, Arlington National Cemetery, Washington, DC. After discharge from the service she was employed as a civilian secretary at the Farragut Naval Base. Hazel married Roman Albert Brunner at St. Stanislaus Parish, Rathdrum on June 5, 1948. Together they started their own ranch, raising children and cattle. Hazel remained active in both endeavors until her death on Sunday, Catholic Feast of the Assumption of Mary, August 15, 2010. She was an active member of St. Stanislaus Altar Society and St. Joseph Altar Society, Spirit Lake. Her ham and lima beans were always welcomed at potlucks, and her stamina was appreciated at the dishwashing sink during fundraisers. With July being her month to care for St. Joseph Church she could find children and grandchildren to help vacuum the floors and polish the many pews in the church. She also participated in many Idaho Deanery Meetings. Hazel was very proud to be a veteran of WWII as a Sergeant in the U. S. Marine Corp. In the 1980's she joined the Women's Association WA-2 as a lifetime member and attended conventions in both Denver and San Diego. She truly appreciated the camaraderie and friendship of the women with those shared experiences. Hazel and Roman's children were Sons: Thomas, wife Sally and children: Paul Michael (wife, Jennifer; children, Vince and Dillon), Mary Theresa, Patricia, Cailin, Ryan, Brian Saputski (wife Jennifer, children Paige and Austin), Dan Saputski (wife Allison and daughter Chelsea), Jody Saputski. Francis, wife Connie and children: Gina Cooksey (husband, Jared and son, Jace), Michelle Hoidal (husband Eric), Brian (wife, Jennifer, son Jamison and daughter Adrienne) and Daniel Brunner; Michael, Albert, wife Louise and son Brady; Geoffrey, wife Sue and children: Matthew, Justin, and Kacey; Jerome Brunner (deceased) - (Jesse Holderman, wife Sarah and son William; Josh Holderman and child); Daughters Mary Rose - deceased, Theresa Josephine - deceased; Suzanne, Anita Carlson; husband Steve and children Cassandra and Joseph. Survived by brother Father Michael Scarcello and the family of Sister Loretta and husband Peter Niland (both deceased), Peter and son Michael; Paula-Maria, Patricia, Michael and son Eric; Jerry, wife Conny, son Stephen and daughter Renee. Viewing will be Thursday August 19, 2010 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Spirit Lake from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. followed by Vigil Service at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 a.m., Friday August 20, 2010 at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Coeur d'Alene followed by Graveside Service at St. Thomas Catholic Cemetery. YATES FUNERAL HOME, Coeur d'Alene Chapel, is entrusted with the care of final arrangements. Please visitHazel's online memorial and sign her guest book at www.yatesfuneralhomes.com.