Hazel Suzanne Hernandez

Hazel Suzanne “Sue” (Cline) Hernandez, born on November 22, 1948, in Kalamazoo, has peacefully passed away. She spent her early years attending Portage Public School in Kalamazoo before moving to Iowa to live with her grandparents. Later in life, she returned to Kalamazoo and found lasting love with her husband, Frank Hernandez.

Hazel was a long-time sufferer of epilepsy, demonstrating incredible strength and resilience in the face of this challenge. In the last several years, she faced a battle with cancer, showing remarkable courage throughout her journey until she finally succumbed.

Hazel was preceded in death by her husband, Frank, and her parents, Ensil “Slim” and Johanna “Jo” (Maas) Cline, along with her oldest brother, James Cline. She is survived by her older brother, Michael Cline of Plainwell, and leaves behind a legacy of love and memories for her family, including 2 nephews, Jim Cline of Kalamazoo, and Todd Cline of Climax. Her memory lives on through 3 grandnieces and a grandnephew, as well as two great-great-grandnephews.

In accordance with her wishes, Hazel's cremation has already taken place. In honor of her love for animals and her enduring spirit, contributions to your local dog shelter in her name would be greatly appreciated. Hazel's kindness, warmth, unwavering strength, and the grace with which she faced her health challenges will be dearly missed, but her spirit lives on in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Senior Care Partners P.A.C.E., a wonderful program that provided invaluable support during Hazel's illness. They would also like to express their gratitude to Centrica Care Navigators, an exceptional Hospice care group that offered compassionate care and assistance during her final days.