Hazel Haza

Hazel M. Haza, age 94, of Wisconsin Rapids passed away Saturday, January 17, 2026 at Aspirus Wisconsin Rapids Hospital.

Services will be at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at Herman-Taylor Funeral Home in Wisconsin Rapids. Rev. Michelle Nickodemus will officiate. Burial will be at a later date at Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00 A.M. until the time of services on Wednesday at the funeral home.

Hazel was born January 3, 1932 in Wisconsin Rapids to Benjamin and Esther Hanneman. She married John Haza on December 9,1950 in Wisconsin Rapids. He passed away in 2009.

Hazel worked at the Wood County Courthouse for many years. She also worked for the
Wisconsin Towns Association for a number of years.

In her leisure time, Hazel was a woman of many interests including her love for crafting,
crossword puzzles and DIY home decorating . Hazel could often be found tending to her yard, putting her green thumb to work in her garden, or hitting the golf course. A devoted traveler, she and her late husband, John, explored various corners of the world together, creating many beautiful memories. After retiring, Hazel and John lived in South Carolina where they were very involved in their church community. Later they moved to The Villages, Florida where they were involved in many social activities and golf.

Hazel is survived by six children: Kathleen (Roger) Derringer of Nekoosa, John Haza Jr. of Arkdale, Mary Kay (Jerome) Dirkes of Stanley, Jane O’Neill of Charlotte, NC, Carol Worzella of Wisconsin Rapids, and Mark Haza of Dallas, TX; 15 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, John; son Robert Haza; sister, Lorraine Knuth; and two infant brothers.
The family would like to thank the staff at Renaissance Assisted Living and the doctors and staff at the Aspirus Wisconsin Rapids Hospital IMCU unit for the exceptional care Hazel received.

Herman-Taylor Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the family.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be designated to Grace Lutheran Church in Wisconsin Rapids.