Hazel Claire Machan, age 96, of Friendship, Wisconsin passed away on June 6, 2011 at the Moundview Memorial Hospital & Clinics in Friendship, Wisconsin.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 9, 2011 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Friendship, Wisconsin. Father James P. McNamee will officiate. Interment will be at St. Methodius Cemetery, Lincoln Twp, Adams County, Wisconsin.
Visitation will be 5:00p.m. until 8:00p.m. on Wednesday at Roseberry’s Funeral Home and again at the church on Thursday from 10:00a.m. until the time of Mass.
Hazel was born September 27, 1914 in Nekoosa, Wisconsin to Albert and Minnie (Fischer) Neugart.
She graduated from Adams-Friendship High School in 1932. During WWII she worked at Motor Meter Guage Plant in LaCrosse, Wisconsin. Hazel married Robert Machan on May 31, 1943 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Adams, Wisconsin. Together they raised their five children, Gary, Mary, Thomas, Vicki & Jeanine on the Machan family farm in Lincoln Twp. Hazel and Bob would go into town on Saturday evenings to the dances and they were on a bowling league every other Sunday at Patricks Lake. The farm was the setting for many get togethers for both family and friends.
Hazel was active in Homemakers club, St. Methodius Church, 4-H Club and the Lincoln School PTA. During the summer months Hazel was busy with gardening, freezing vegetables and meats, canning and helping the girls with 4-H cooking and sewing projects. There were meals to fix for family and the farmhands. It was not unusual to prepare meals for 20-25 people.
Bob and Hazel retired in 1973 to a home they built on 40 acres of woods and fields on Hwy J. Hazel maintained their home after Bobs passing in 1974. Her retirement activities included reading, quilting, cross stitch, crossword puzzles, traveling, volunteering at St. Joseph Catholic Church and working the election pole in Lincoln Twp. She was an avid sports enthusiast and her favorite teams were the Badgers, Packers and Notre Dame. Hazel traveled extensively through out the United States visiting with her family & friends.
Hazel was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Machan; parents, Albert & Minnie Neugart; brother, Irvin Neugart; sister, Gladys Edwards; and sister, Kathryn Lecy.
Survivors:
Son: Gary (Carlette) Machan of Dakota Dunes, South Dakota
Daughter: Mary (William) Lewandowski of Wausau, Wisconsin
Son: Thomas (Linda) Machan of Coloma, Wisconsin
Daughter: Vicki (John) Hawkins of Valrico, Florida
Daughter: Jeanine Machan of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota
Grandson: Brian (Jen) Machan of Ankeny, Iowa
Grandson: Mark (Lori) Lewandowski of St. Cloud, Minnesota
Grandson: Darin (Amy) Machan of Dakota Dunes, South Dakota
Granddaughter: Melissa Lewandowski of Rothschild, Wisconsin
Granddaughter: Kristen (John) Deal of Isanti, Minnesota
Granddaughter: Sara (Steven) Messina of Silver Spring, Maryland
Granddaughter: Amy (Stuart) Morelli of Decatur, Georgia
Granddaughter: Emily (Adam) Ballans of Valrico, Florida
6 Great-Grandchildren: Elyse, Peyton, Joshua, Mason, Claire & Bailey
Sister in Law: Blanche Roth of Madison, Wisconsin
further survived by numerous nieces & nephews
In lieu of flowers the family suggests a memorial contribution to the Hazel Machan Family, which will be used to fund local scholarships, 477 Cty Rd. J Friendship, WI 53934.
Mary & Gary
Just received my copy of the Adams paper. So sorry to read of your mother’s passing. I saw her in church when I was home for class reunion in 2008. In fact, I sat with her. My deepest sympathy.
It is really had to loose a mom but you have so many great memories that you will not loose her in your heart. Sincere sympathy.
I was just thinking of Hazel the other day, wondering how she was doing. Always a classy lady and fun to be around. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. She will be greatly missed.
Vicki and family..Sorry to hear of your loss.
Vicki, Our hearts go out to you and your family at this sad time. Your mother must have been an amazing and wonderful woman. She will stay with you always in your heart. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Gary and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. You are all very important to us and we’re glad we had an opportunity to get to know your mom. May God’s grace and peace sustain you in the days ahead. We care.
Vicki and family, Our hearts and our prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. Your precious mother is, I am sure, having a wonderful time now with God. Peace be with you!
So sorry to hear about the passing of your Mother. She will always be in your heart. My thoughts and prayers are with you and family.
Tom Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sorry to hear of your loss.
Vicki, So sorry to hear about your mother’s passing. She lived a very full life & will continue in a better life. Please give my condolences to all your family. Carmen Tipton
Vicki and family – We are sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. What a rich and full life she had, and what a blessing to have had such a family. Our prayers are with you.
So Sorry to hear of your Mother’s passing. What a long beautiful life she had. Your parents were good friends to my mom & dad in the ole farm days. You have our sympathy.
Janine and Family, Sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. She was a very nice person and raised a very nice family. My condolences.
Linda and family,
My condolences on your loss. I’m so sorry.
Tom, Jeanine, Gary and Family
Our deepest sympathy. Your mom was very special.
Your loss is our loss also.
May she get to fish to her heart’s content–a wonderful woman who shall be missed by many.
Gary,I just heard of your Mothers passing and wanted to pass along my condolences to you and your family. I smile when I remember the wonderful stories you told me about her and about the independence that she showed. Never easy to loose a loved one even when they are gifted with a long fruitful life. I will miss you in Des Moines but look forward to our next meeting. Again, heartfelt thoughts from Nancy and I
Tom–sorry to here of your mother’s passing.
you have my symphaty.