Wanda Lee Hazel

Wanda Lee Hazel

Wanda Lee Hazel

Wanda Lee Hazel, 78, of Friendship, WI (formerly of White Creek, WI), passed away Wednesday, November 29th, 2017 surrounded by her family at Gunderson Moundview Hospital in Friendship, WI.

Wanda was born April 23, 1939 in Springville Township, Adams County, WI, the daughter of Leroy Dale and Illa (Witt) Thorne, Wanda was united in marriage to Harry Hazel in Wisconsin Dells, WI. The marriage was blessed with five daughters. They were a devoted couple of over 50 years, until his passing in 2010.

Wanda was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She possessed strength, wisdom and resolve while loving and supporting her family. Wanda loved making memories and sharing laughs. Watching her family grow filled her heart. She loved attending and cheering on her kids, grandkids, great grandkids, nieces and nephews at their sporting and family events. She always looked forward to friendly but competitive family kick ball games. Some of her favorite things to do were gathering at the family farm for holidays, hunting, playing card games and of course, playing a game of Annie Annie Over, a family tradition. These are the memories her family will hold close. Her greatest enjoyment was spending time with family and friends and she will be greatly missed.

Wanda is survived by her daughters: Melody (Bob) McFarlane, Gail (Joe) Torkelson, Jackie Hazel, Christine Lange , and Tammie Hazel. Grandchildren: Jody (Tom) McManus, Eric (Kim) Torkelson, Nick (Robin Pollitt) Hiller, Bradley (Danielle Clemmerson) Barton, Ashley (Adam Seymer) Barton, Matt Hiller, and Gunther Lange. Great Grandchildren; Trevor (Taylor Gray) McManus, Trenton McManus, Bryce Hiller, Jadyn Torkelson, Halle Hiller, Carson Torkelson, Braden Barton and Ellie Torkelson. Brother-in-laws: Arlie (Carol) Hazel and Jerry (Lyn) Hazel. Further survived by loving nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family.

She was proceeded in death by her husband Harry Hazel, her parents Dale & Illa Thorne, brother Ernest Gale Thorne, Sister-in-law Charlotte Schachtner and her mother & father-in-law, Lydia and Dorance Hazel.

Services will be Tuesday, December 5th, 2017 with a visitation for friends and family. The visitation will be held at the Adams VFW Post 6279, 172 North Linden Street Adams, Wi from 11:00 am until 12:00 pm with Memorial Service beginning at 12:00 pm. Interment will be at the White Creek Cemetery at a later date.

For those wishing to send an expression of condolence, in lieu of flowers memorials to her family would be appreciated.

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Condolences

  1. Michelle and Curt Pollex says:

    Please know where keeping y’all in our prayers. God’s comfort and expecially hugs to Chris and Gunther. God bless~

  2. Marie Fowler says:

    Condolences to Chris and Jackie, and the Hazel families. I pray that our Savior will comfort your hearts in the midst of loss at this difficult time. God Bless.

  3. Janis Rhinehart says:

    Your in my thoughts and prayers. May God grant you peace. Your Mother was a wonderful lady.

  4. Catherine Fell says:

    Melody, I am so sorry for your lost. May God comfort you! God Bless you n your family!

  5. Denise Carpenter says:

    My sympathy for your loss. Thinking of all during this difficult time.

  6. Donna Johnson says:

    So sorry, Chris. Condolences to all the family

  7. Susan Moran says:

    Our deepest sympathy to Wanda’s family during this difficult time.

  8. Sue (Davis) Anderson says:

    My sympathy to Wanda’s family. I have great memories of being at your house when we were young. Your Mom was a wonderful lady. Remember the good times and they will help you during this difficult time. Hugs to everyone.

  9. Susan Bitsky says:

    Prayers and blessings to all of Wanda’s family who raised a wonderful family. She was a beautiful person that adored her family and it was a joy to meet her and talk. She was such a friendly woman. Sharing her memories that u have of her will make your pain ease. Everyone who knew her was lucky to have memories of her. Enjoy those times you had together. That was special to her because she was truly a special person.

  10. Samantha Page says:

    Sending special thoughts to all the family. Let the great memories you have together help you through the tough times. I have some great memories with this family and I will keep you all in my thoughts.

  11. Linda Kilbey-Roberts says:

    My condolences to you and your family Tammie. Such a difficult time.
    Cherish your memories of your mom and hold them tight.
    Thinking of you.

  12. Pat Pietrzak says:

    My sympathy to all of the Hazel families. Your Mom will be dearly missed by all. Stay close and take care of each other now. Hugs to you all.

  13. Coral Klein Smith says:

    Our sympathy to all of Wanda’s family. You are in our thoughts.

  14. Kathy Donahue says:

    Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your heart.

  15. Pati DuCharme says:

    Many memories of your mother ! Sending my prayers, condolences to the entire family. Love and hugs, Pati Grusczynski DuCharme.

  16. Monnie says:

    May your memories bring you smiles. Love & hugs to you all.

  17. Cindy Babcock says:

    Thought and prayers to the Hazel family. My sincere sympathy.

  18. Valerie Mecklenurg-Holland says:

    So very sorry to hear this..Gods blessing for the family..hugs

  19. Crystal & Mike Hiller says:

    Keeping the entire Hazel family in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

  20. Mary & Ross Moire says:

    Sending sincere sympathy to Wanda’s Family in their loss of Wanda. May the Lord help you through your grieving.

  21. Peg Lecy says:

    May God, family and friends comfort you during this different time. So sorry on your loss