Hazel Marie Zimmerman Peoria, Illinois Obituary

Hazel Marie Zimmerman

Hazel Marie Newman Wease Zimmerman, passed away on September 9, 2020 at age 87 at Morton Memory Care. She was born November 17, 1932, a daughter of Lennie Scranton Newman and Benjamin Lloyd Newman in Pittsfield, IL. Her 3 siblings, Mary Newman Johnson, Benjamin Newman and Virgil Flint are all deceased. She married Bill Wease and then Bob Zimmerman of Peoria, who have also passed away. Hazel raised a niece Vickie Johnson Alsene of Ottawa, IL, who had 3 children, Elizabeth Alsene Thrush of Ottawa, Karen Alsene Bryant of Pleasant Prairie, WI, and Andrew Alsene of Ottawa, IL. Hazel considered her these her grandchildren and they called her grandma. There are now 8 great-grandchildren, Ryan, Kyle, and Evan Thrush, Bailey and Parker Bryant, and Ivy, Dominc, and Dax Alsene. She worked at Hiram Walker Distillery until its closing in 1981. Hazel’s joy was always her dogs and she constantly had a Boston terrier by her side. The original in her childhood was Wimpy, followed by another Wimpy and last was Buster. Hazel was taken care of in her last years by her good neighbors, Trish and Jeff Jones and their family. She will be missed by her good friend Patty Marr, but most of her close friends are already waiting for her in Heaven. A Graveside service will be held at 12 noon on Saturday, September 12, 2020 in Griggsville Cemetery in Griggsville, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to PCAPS, Peoria County Animal Protection Services, 2600 NE Perry Ave, Peoria, IL 61603. Friends may sign the online guestbook or send condolences to www.wrightandsalmon.com
November 17, 1932 - September 9, 202011/17/193209/09/2020
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Duska Shaw
September 16, 2020
Hazel was one of our classmates in the Pittsfield, Illinois, schools, and graduated with us as a member of the PHS Class of 1950. She was a good friend and was well liked by all who knew her. She is remembered by many in our area and will be missed by all who were fo... Continue Reading
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Patty
September 12, 2020
Hazel was a very giving person. We became friends at Hiram Walkers where ww worked in 1965. We stayed friends until her passing on Sept. 9th. I have many fond memories of our friendship. May you now rest in the hands of our God.
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Martha Zimmerman
September 12, 2020
Hazel was my stepmother. She was very helpful to me and my sisters while we were growing up. She would do favors for us and gave advice. She was a friend to all animals and especially loved Boston Terriers. She would help stray and lost dogs while finding many their way ... Continue Reading
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Julie DeVaney
September 11, 2020
Hazel was my step mother. She was a wonderful woman who married my dad, Bob Zimmerman. She loved us (me and my sisters) and my dad deeply. Her love of animals and people are my best memories. I have been looking for her for the past few years and wondering about her... Continue Reading
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Trish Jones
September 11, 2020
Hazel was a wonderful person who i loved very much. She loved animals and people. She knew no stranger. She would help anyone or any animal out if they needed it.
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Julie Zimmerman DeVaney
September 12, 2020
Thank you so much for your love and kindness in caring for her in her later years. My deepest condolences and prayers for you and your family. Julie Zimmerman DeVaney
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Michael and Valerie Jones
September 11, 2020
Hazel was a great person who truly loved everyone and every animal she could. She is in a better place now free of dementia and cancer. May she be at peace with her loved ones and her Boston terriers. She was my neighbor since I was a nine year old little boy but she bec... Continue Reading
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