Hazel Oman

Hazel Viola Oman, formerly of Falun, WI, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2016, at the home of her son and his wife, Dennis and Betty Oman, of Kipling, Michigan, at the age of 94 years. Hazel was born the second daughter of John and Marie (Karlsson) Beck on November 14, 1921 in Laketown Township, Polk County, Wisconsin. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith and remained a strong Christian all her life. She attended grade school at East Laketown and high school at Luck before moving to Falun in 1937. She graduated, with honors, from Grantsburg High School in 1939. Hazel married the love of her life, George Oman, on July 18, 1943, while George was on furlough before shipping overseas with the U.S. Army during WWII. On his return from service, George and Hazel built a home in Falun where they raised three children. She had resided there for 64 years until moving to live in Michigan with her son in July of 2014. Hazel worked at Carlson and Johnson store in Falun after her children started attending school, and then at North States Industries for twenty years where she made many life-long friends. Hazel enjoyed embroidery, knitting, crocheting, crafts, and gifted many with her beautiful handmade creations of baby blankets, booties, and doilies. She loved digging in her garden and flower beds, and she loved watching and "talking" to the wild birds at her feeders. She treasured and deeply loved her friends, whom she considered to be her greatest gifts. But, she said, "My most precious gifts of all are my family. My husband, my children, the grandchildren, and my precious great-grandchildren." She leaves behind a son, Dennis (Betty) Oman of Kipling MI, and a daughter, Kris (Matt) Anderson of Siloam Springs AR; her grandchildren: Heather Oman Beedy of St. Paul MN, Daisy Oman Mott of Frederic WI, Emily Anderson of Three Lakes WI, Leah Anderson of Siloam Springs AR, and Karl Anderson of Oklahoma City OK; her great-grandchildren: Samantha Oman of Saginaw MN, Dylan Oman of Grantsburg WI, and Colton Beedy and Logan Beedy of St. Paul MN; and one nephew, Dick (Marilyn) Thompson of Duluth MN. She also leaves behind "adopted" grandchildren: Laurie Chell, Mari Johnson Parrow, and Bud Johnson; and a host of friends. Preceding Hazel in death are her parents; sister, Edith; husband, George; son, David; and grandson, Bradley. Although we'll miss her greatly, we are comforted in knowing she is at home with her Lord and Savior and experiencing His presence and all the wonders of heaven. The memorial service for Hazel Oman will be conducted at 2:00 pm (visitation 1:00 to 2:00 pm), Saturday, February 13, 2016 at First Baptist Church of Falun, 23661 Range Line Rd, Siren, WI 54872. Pastor Mike Kleven will officiate the service, assisted by Associate Pastor Steve Ward. Arrangements are entrusted with Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Siren, WI.