Hazel Mae Wesson

Still think of her often

Mrs Wesson was a marvelous, genuine, and caring teacher. I had her for 2nd grade at Lincoln School in 1963-64. That year was a challenge for many that I knew. JFK was shot in Nov, then my nephew was kidnapped and found murdered in Florida in Spring, 1964. Mrs Wesson was a Godsend during that time in my life. I'm sorry to hear of her passing, but also glad to hear that God Blessed her with nice long life. Sincerely, Greg Kuntz

My husband Pete and I both taught at Lincoln School in Freeport with Hazel. She loved being with all of her students and one of the greatest teachers. I think of her often. I remember having a copper enamel item made for her from my art students the year that she retired. Love, Angie & Pete Honchalk

I student taught with Hazel in my senior year at Rockford College at Lincoln School in Freeport in 1970. Hazel and I became great friends and she gave me such wonderful advice
and support.I learned so much from her and will miss her
a lot . We still exchanged Christmas cards!! A great loss
to all. Linda Cook Swanson

She gave many of us a great foundation for life, and we didn't even know it!

She was one of my favorite teachers at Lincoln school. She made the class interesting and fun. She will be remembered fondly.

She was my Aunt Hazel.....a great lady

Hazel and Gene were our neighbors on Saxby Ave for many years. My condolences to her daughters.

My devoted 2nd grade teacher at Lincoln ...
She showed us that girls from working-class families could go to college, and happily granted me an afternoon away from school so that I could take my first airplane jaunt (from Albertus to Rockford!) 1955 or 1956. She gave us wings, taught us to be strong and independent and sincerely cared about our futures. Thanks to the Wesson women for sharing your mom with so many children.