Hazel Zeman

McFarland- Hazel E. Zeman, age 95, passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. She was born in WI Rapids on July 3, 1927, the daughter of William and Ellen Erickson. Hazel graduated from WI Rapids High School. On March 24, 1946 she married Carl Zeman in WI Rapids. They moved to Madison while building their home in McFarland.

Hazel was a secretary at McFarland High School from 1962-1994. She was an active member of McFarland Lutheran Church and was involved in the “piece corps” quilting and sewing group. Hazel was an excellent seamstress and enjoyed darning socks. She volunteered at the McFarland Food Pantry for many years.

Hazel is survived by her daughter-in-law, Constance Zeman; two grandchildren, Kira (Eric) Kryzenske and Kurt (Jessica) Zeman; great granddaughters, Olivia and Elizabeth; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Carl; son, Greg; and three siblings, Doris Crotteau, Don Erickson and Nevis Meech.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at McFarland Lutheran Church, 5529 Marsh Road, McFarland, with Rev. Kelli Schmit officiating. Burial will follow in Lower McFarland Cemetery. Friends and relatives are invited to a luncheon, following the burial, in the church fellowship hall. Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM on Monday, November 14, 2022 at Cress Funeral Home in McFarland, and from 10:00 AM until the time of services Tuesday at church.

Memorials may be made to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Research Foundation or to the McFarland Food Pantry.

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Cress Funeral Service

5801 Highway 51, PO Box 105, McFarland

(608) 838-0655