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1938

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2025

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Shirley Hazeltine Obituary

Janesville, WI - Shirley J. Hazeltine, 86, passed away early Monday morning, Mar. 31, 2025. She was born Jul. 16, 1938, in Janesville to the late John J. and Evelyn G. (Augustine) Campbell. She attended Janesville High School and then graduated from Orfordville High School. On June 30, 1956, Shirley married Richard E. Hazeltine in Janesville, Wisconsin.

Shirley worked for and retired from Janesville School District, but she also worked prior to in a bakery, factory and as a waitress. She enjoyed traveling, being a faithful member of Roxbury Church, sewing, and spending time with her family.

Shirley is survived by her husband of 68 years Richard Hazeltine; daughters: Valorie (David) Rheinschmidt and Melody (Chris) Gesicki; grandchildren: Daniel, Michael, Michele, Robert Jr, Adam, Ri, and Skylir; numerous great grandchildren; siblings: Pat Hazeltine, Dean (Deanna) Campbell, Carol (Larry) Hansberry, Barbara Campbell, and Larry Campbell; brother-in-law Douglas (Sue) Hazeltine; sisters-in-law Joyce Klitzman and LaVonna (David) Flood; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; sons: Richard Jr, Robert, and Bradley; siblings: Kenneth (Fran) Campbell, Ronald Campbell, Lloyd Campbell, Jackie Campbell, Dennis Campbell, Gilmore Campbell, Gary Campbell and Dixie (Don) Pixley; brother-in-law Frank Hazeltine; and sisters-in-law Verjean Miller and Evie Becker.

A Service to Celebrate Shirley's life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at ROXBURY CHURCH OF CHRIST. Visitation will take place on Wednesday from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the CHURCH. Burial will follow in the Oak Hill Cemetery. Memorials are appreciated to The Special Olympics. For on-line condolences: www.apfelwolfe.com

A special thank you to everyone at Evansville Manor and Agrace Hospice for the wonderful care shown to Shirley.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Gazette from Apr. 1 to Apr. 2, 2025.

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Apr

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Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Roxbury Church of Christ

2103 Roxbury Road, JANESVILLE, WI 53545

Apr

2

Service

11:00 a.m.

Roxbury Church of Christ

2103 Roxbury Road, JANESVILLE, WI 53545

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Apfel Wolfe Funeral Home - Janesville

21 S. Austin Road, Janesville, WI 53548

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