Hazel Marie Ranisate, age 73 of Tower died Friday, April 5, 2013 in her home with her family by her side. She was born February 15, 1940 in Bridgie Twp., MN the daughter of David C and Coral Hazel (Cook) Lukenbill and was a graduate of Littlefork – Big Falls High School. Hazel married Robert Ranisate on June 7, 1958 in Littlefork and they made their home in Arkansas, Montana, Littlefork, Soudan, and Tower. Hazel ran R Family Store in Tower and was a dedicated homemaker. She enjoyed baking, watching birds, crocheting, reading, and computer games. She cherished time spent with her family, especially her grandsons.
Hazel is survived by her husband of 54 years: Robert; children: Jake (Kathy) Ranisate of Soudan, Holly (Andrew) White of Embarrass, and Paul (Naomi) Ranisate of Embarrass; siblings: Stanley (Ester) Lukenbill and Janice Petra; grandsons: Steven and Trevor Ranisate; nieces, nephews, and extended family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; son: Jeff Ranisate; and siblings: Velma Hegg, Russell Lukenbill, Vernal Lukenbill, and Donald Lukenbill.
A Gathering time for family and friends will be held Monday, April 8, 2013 from 10 a.m. until the 11 a.m. Memorial Service in Bauman's Vermilion Funeral Home in Tower. Spring Inurnment will take place in the Lakeview Cemetery in Tower.
Family services provided by Bauman-Vermilion, A Bauman Family Funeral Home in Tower. To share condolences online, please see: www.baumanfuneralhome.com.

Gathering Time for Family & Friends 10 am - 11 am ,Monday, April 8, 2013
Bauman's Vermilion Funeral Home
501 Main Street Tower, MN 55790
Memorial Service 11 am ,Monday, April 8, 2013
Bauman's Vermilion Funeral Home
501 Main Street Tower, MN 55790
Spring Inurnment Lakeview Cemetery
100 Cedar Street Tower, MN 55790