Hazel Alison Enger, 8, of Fort Madison, IA, passed away at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, November 30, 2025 at the University of Iowa Hospitals in Iowa City, IA. She was born on December 11, 2016 in West Burlington, IA to Caleb D. & Emily C. Nelson Enger. She loved school and was in Mrs. Hennigar’s 3rd grade class at Fort Madison Elementary School. She enjoyed reading, going on ATV rides, watching Mickey Mouse Clubhouse and being outside for walks in her stroller.
Hazel is survived by: her parents: Caleb & Emily Enger of Fort Madison, IA; 2-sisters: Lydia & Ruby Enger of Fort Madison, IA; her maternal grandparents: Stan & Martha Nelson of Danville, IA; her paternal grandparents: Dan & Jackie Enger of Fort Madison, IA; aunts & uncles: Jared & Valerie Wagner, Eric & Katie Nelson, Andrew & TakYee Nelson, Taylor & Rebecca Fraise, Dana Enger, Ashley Enger, Daron & Jolene Enger & numerous cousins. She was preceded in death by her great grandparents.
A visitation will be held from 10:00 to Noon on Friday, December 5, 2025 at Harmony Bible Church in Danville, IA. The funeral service will immediately follow at Noon with Pastor Chris Carr officiating. A memorial has been established in Hazel’s memory. Memorials may be left at the church during the service or sent to her parents: Caleb & Emily Enger, 3356 190th Street, Fort Madison, IA 52627. Online condolences to the Enger family may be left at the King-Lynk Funeral Home & Crematory website: www.kinglynk.com. King-Lynk Funeral Home & Crematory is assisting the family with the arrangements. Hazel’s family would like to thank all her doctors at the University of Iowa Children’s Hospital, Dr. Orbach at Boston Children’s Hospital, the staff at Fort Madison Elementary School, her home health nurses and all of the other therapists and providers that have cared for her over the years.
