Hazel Catherine Gottman's Obituary
Decatur – Hazel Catherine Gottman, infant daughter of Andrew Dennis Gottman and Madison Grace Lyon, was welcomed into the loving arms of Jesus on Thursday, October 10, 2024.
Hazel is survived by her parents, Andrew Dennis Gottman and Madison Grace Lyon of Decatur; grandparents: Doug and Carla Lyon of Decatur, Tracy (Brian) Plummer of Decatur, and Brian (Mary Callaway) Gottman of Decatur; great grandparents: John and Connie Herington of Warrensburg, Betty Lyon of Mt. Pulaski, James Stalker of Decatur, Jim and Linda Gottman of Mt. Zion, Connie (Larry) Moon of Decatur, Charles (Debbie) Plummer of Hardin, KY, Charles (Diana) Binkley of Decatur; great-great grandfather, Dennis Lawton of Decatur; aunts: Lauren Herington, Sloan Plummer, and Quinn Plummer of Decatur, and Samantha (Sean) Stidham of Davenport, IA; uncle, Evan Gottman of Decatur: cousins: Rowan Karr of Decatur, Sawyer Stidham, Delilah Stidham of Davenport, IA; along with many other relatives and family friends.
Hazel was preceded in death by her great grandmother Catherine Stalker, great grandfather Paul Lyon, great uncle Dennis Binkley, and cousin Fiona Stidham.
The family would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Morisetty, Melissa Wendell CNM, their amazing office staff, and the incredible Labor and Delivery staff at DMH. Their ongoing love, guidance, and support has proven invaluable during this life altering event.
The family respectfully requests, in lieu of flowers, any monetary donations be made to Madison Lyon or Andrew Gottman to assist in the purchase of Cuddle Cots in Hazel’s memory. Cuddle Cots allow families in similar circumstances to spend precious moments with their newborn.
A memorial visitation will be held from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Friday, October 25, 2024, at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home.
Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.gracelandfairlawn.com
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