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for Hazel Wesson
jack wesson
May 5, 2025
Still think of her often
Greg Kuntz
November 9, 2021
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
June 8, 2013
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
May 30, 2013
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
Randy Wieck
May 23, 2013
She gave many of us a great foundation for life, and we didn't even know it!
Marilyn Donegan
May 17, 2013
She was one of my favorite teachers at Lincoln school. She made the class interesting and fun. She will be remembered fondly.
Jack Wesson
May 15, 2013
She was my Aunt Hazel.....a great lady
Dave Moderow
May 15, 2013
Hazel and Gene were our neighbors on Saxby Ave for many years. My condolences to her daughters.
Ann Laurence
May 15, 2013
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.
Julie Brinkmeier Beach
May 14, 2013
Mrs. Wesson was my second grade teacher (circa 1966) and my favorite teacher of all time. I loved Lincoln School (with its separate boys and girls entrances) and I especially remember her teaching me to write in cursive. What a smile! I wrote her a card once or twice and hope she knew how many lives she touched here in Freeport. My sympathy to your family on such a huge loss.
Ericka Wentworth
May 13, 2013
Pat, Emily & Family,
Sending wishes for comfort and peace in this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you -
Fondly,
Jason, Ericka & the boys
May 13, 2013
As a volunteer at Fairhaven, I first met Hazel in the coffeeshop. More recently I've enjoyed knowing her as we played bingo on Wednesday mornings. As with all these friends at Fairhaven, I wish I could have known her before she needed health care. She was truly a very gracious lady, with a ready, beautiful smile. I know your loss is great, but I also am very sure that you have wonderful memories to help you smile as you look back on her life. May the Lord give you strength and peace as you go on without this special lady.
Lynn Eckberg
May 13, 2013
Hazel was a great and caring friend of my mother's while they both were at Fairhaven Retirement Home. My mother was Etta Finley and passed away in 2008. I think of Hazel often and she had called me not to long ago. A wonderful person. Love and prayers, Ed and Marie (Finley) Berridge
Kathy Ellis (Thiel)
May 13, 2013
Mrs. Wesson was my 2nd grade teacher at Lincoln school. I have so many fond memories of her, and have shared many times throughout my life with family and friends. I will remember her forever. She ultimitely was my favorite teacher. I had a chance to visit with her on the phone several years ago and this meant so much to me. She has been a treasure to me in my life and she will be missed by those that knew her. My condolences to the family.
Jean Alfredson
May 13, 2013
My deepest sympathy to the family of Hazel. Hazel was a friend of my parents, Gladys and Dick Mincemoer. When they all moved to Fairhaven I got to know Hazel. I had many enjoyable visits with her over the years. I last saw her about a month ago. What a joy to see her. She was a lovely lady and will be missed. May God comfort you at this difficult time.
May 13, 2013
We always left our visits with Hazel uplifted by her positive attitude and charm. She was a beautiful and loveable woman whom we were privileged to know. We will miss her in our life.
Jim and Rhea Overley, Mendota, IL
Melissa Miller Furgeson
May 13, 2013
Emily, your grandmother was such a lovely lady. Prayers for you and your whole family.
Sheryl Lynn (Kohler) Hoff
May 13, 2013
Mrs. Wesson was my 2nd grade teacher. She made school interesting & fun!! She took us on a walk to her home on Saxby here in Freeport and gave us a "party". I wish I knew she was close by before now, I would have visited her. You will be missed by many who you have touch! God Bless You, Mrs. Wesson!
sharon kunkle aaby
May 13, 2013
sympathy to you and your family
May 13, 2013
As a boy growing up next to the Wessons I remember the whole family. I especially remember when she made sticky buns and sent some over to us. I am sorry for your loss and will always remember all of you.
Dan Moderow Topeka, Ks.
keelyn Lyon
May 12, 2013
What a wonderful full life. God bless and rest in peace.
Rose Ann Kuhlemeier
May 12, 2013
We do have wonderful memories of Hazel from our teaching days and from traveling with her to NIU for classes. She surely did have a full and long life. We send our sympathy to you all. Donna Kay who lives in Florida sends her condolences, also. Norm & Rose Ann Wolf Kuhlemeier
Barbara Wire
May 12, 2013
Our sincere sympathy to the family of Hazel. May JESUS give you all much comfort, peace, understanding, love, strength and HOPE as only HE can give. I have many fond memories of being a student teacher under the tutledge of Hazel at the Lincoln School in 1969.So grateful to have had a chance to see her in December at Aunt Marg's birthday party. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time and thruout your adjustment. REMEMBER the stories, wisdom and laughter that she shared with so many over the years. BARB & GERALD WIRE
Debi Segel (Vowles)
May 12, 2013
Aunt Hazel was a card. I really enjoyed her company. My thoughts are with all of you.
Kay Dorrough
May 12, 2013
Dear JoAnn and the Wesson Family,
Mike and I send our condolences. Mothers are always missed. God has
called her home. Mike and Kay
Sandy Smith Rubin
May 12, 2013
Kay, Joanne, and Pat,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Your mom is a special memory of my childhood. I always loved talking and laughing with her. Her beautiful hair fascinated me. May your wonderful memories of Hazel always keep her alive in your hearts.
Love,
Sandy Smith Rubin
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