Vilardo, Hazel Leota

Hazel Leota Vilardo, 93, of Galesburg, died at 10:59 p.m. Friday, November 16, 2014 at home.

Hazel was born February 26, 1921 near Dahinda, the daughter of Leonard J. and Mary Elizabeth West Folger. She married Walter L. Vilardo on February 7, 1946 in Corpus Christi Catholic Church, Galesburg. He preceded her in death. Hazel is survived by two sons, Gary (Rhonda) L. Vilardo of Lincolnton, NC and Larry M. Vilardo of Galesburg; and one sister, Mary E. Strawn of Galesburg. She is also survived by two grandchildren, Anthony Vilardo and Amanda (Clarence) Rose; and two great grandchildren, Travis Vilardo and Sabrina Rose. Along with her husband, Hazel was preceded in death by one brother, John J. Folger and her parents.

Hazel graduated from Williamsfield High School and worked for 8 years in the dietary department at the Galesburg Research Hospital prior to becoming a homemaker.

Per her wishes cremation rites have been accorded. A Celebration of Life will be held 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, December 6, at the Thomas Legacy Center at Watson-Thomas Funeral Home and Crematory, Galesburg. Graveside burial of cremated remains will be in the spring in Oak Lawn Memorial Gardens, Galesburg. Memorials may be made to the Galesburg Rescue Mission.

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