Hazel Jalae Walder, 4 months and 1 day old, of Hoopeston, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024, at Lurie Children’s Hospital in Chicago. She was born on December 14, 2023, in Urbana, the daughter of Kyle and Kori (Balk) Walder.
She is survived by her parents, Kyle and Kori Walder of Hoopeston; her siblings, Roman and Evelyn “Evie” Walder of Hoopeston; maternal grandparents, Steve and Bonnie Balk of Buckley; paternal grandparents, Russ and Darlene Walder of Rankin; paternal great-grandmother, Dorothy Walder of Cissna Park; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her great-grandparents, Wilbert and Dorothy Gieseler, Merton and Neoma Balk, Elmer and Mary Lou Kaeb, and Dale Walder.
Hazel was very loved in the short amount of time she had here on earth and touched many people’s lives. Her family wants to thank everyone in the community that has prayed and given support throughout these last few months.
Visitation will be held on Friday, April 19, 2024, from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., at Grace Bible Church in Cissna Park. Private funeral services will be held. Cremation rites will be accorded following the services. Memorials may be made to the Walder family.
