The LaHarper
LaHarpe, Illinois
October 31, 1913
Page 7
Column 3On Saturday Miss Hazel McConnell gave an announcement party at her beautiful home near town, and instead of announcing her intended marriage she surprised all for she was already married. Following is the announcement read by her cousin, Miss Montague: "Married in Lewistown, Ill., June 30th, Miss Hazel McConnell, and Russell Knoedler of Blandinsville, Ill." Of course everybody was astonished. After the ceremony the bride went to her home and the bridegroom to his, and his own parents were not aware of the fact until about three weeks ago. Following the announcement party the happy couple went to Blandinsville and to housekeeping in a house already furnished and ready for occupancy where we leave them with congratulations, good wishes, &c, hoping the honeymoon will change to honeyshine.
Hancock County Journal
Carthage, Illinois
Wednesday
May 29, 1985Hazel Knoedler
Hazel E. Knoedler, 94, Artesia, N.M., formerly of Fountain Green, died Wednesday, May 22, in her home.
She was born Sept. 10, 1890, a daughter of Charles and Frances Brant McConnell. She married Russell Knoedler, June 30, 1913, in Blandinsville. He died Oct. 25, 1950.
Surviving are a son, Charles, Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif.; a daughter, Frances Trembley, Artesia; seven grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
Services were held Tuesday in the Banks and Beals Funeral Home, LaHarpe. Burial was in McConnell Cemetery.
