Kathleen "Kathy" Hazen

Kathleen “Kathy” Hazen, age 61, of Savanna, Illinois, passed away Saturday, March 12, 2016 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa. A memorial visitation will be held from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m., Thursday, March 17, 2016 at Law-Jones Funeral Home in Savanna. In lieu of flowers the family would like to have plants that may be planted in Kathy’s memory or donations.
Kathy was born on June 28, 1954, in Savanna, the daughter of Mary Jane Coverdill and adopted daughter of Chuck Hulseberg. She was raised by Mary Jane and Wesley Coverdill. Kathy attended Savanna High School and graduated with the Class of 1972. Following high school, Kathy enlisted in the United States Army and served as a medic, and later took a clerical position. While in the Army, Kathy met the love of her life, Steven Hazen. They were married on May 7, 1974, in Bonn, Switzerland. Kathy loved being a homemaker for her family.
Kathy enjoyed gardening, taking care of her cats. Most of all, Kathy treasured the time she spent taking care of her grandkids, that was her biggest pride in life.
Kathy will be dearly missed be her husband, Steve; son, Michael (Liz) Hazen of Clinton, Iowa; two daughters, Corinna Hazen and Cassi Jo Hazen of Savanna; seven grandchildren, Jacob Hazen, Taylor Hazen, Caitelynne Brashaw, Katrina Hazen, Zoe Hazen, Justice Hazen and Aadyn Hazen; three brothers, Dennis (Carol) Hulseberg of Wellman, Iowa, Wes (Naomi) Coverdill of Oneida, Illinois, Jeff Coverdill of Hanover, Illinois, and a sister, Amy Kosier of Savanna and many nieces and nephews. Kathy is preceded in death by her parents, a daughter, Karianne and a sister, Laurie Miller.