Jeanette Hazen

Jeanette M. Hazen, 78, died at 6:31 p.m. Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at Jerseyville Nursing & Rehab with her family by her side. Born January 6, 1948 in Alton, she was the daughter of John Gobble Sr. and Pauline (Owens). Mrs. Hazen worked at Owens IL Glass Co. for many years as a secretary in the machine repair department. She later worked for St Anthony's Hospital doing clerical work before retiring due to her diagnosis with M.S. in 1995.

Jeanette graduated from Alton Senior High School in 1966. On August 16, 1974 she married Larry G. Hazen in Alton. He preceded her in death October 2, 2017. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary for many years as her late husband was a longtime Godfrey volunteer fireman. She enjoyed attending St Louis Cardinal games with her cousin Norman Hayes and spent a lot of quality time with her cousin Mable Gast. She also lived with Multiple Sclerosis for 31 years and was an active volunteer with the MS 150 Bike Ride in Illinois. She loved to travel with her husband and grandchildren and looked forward to winter months in Arizona.

Surviving is a daughter, Shannon (Jeff) Lauritzen of Godfrey, two grandchildren, Karoline Woods and her husband Matt of University City, Mo. and Kristine Lauritzen of Tower Grove, Mo., her sister-in-law Assunta “Susy” Hazen a niece Yvonne Rushton and her husband Cliff and a nephew Albert Hazen and his wife Cindy.

In addition to her husband and parents she was preceded in death by an infant brother, John P. Gobble Jr. and a brother-in-law Harry Hazen.

The family would like to thank High Point Residence in Jerseyville, Jerseyville Nursing & Rehabilitation Center as well as BJC Hospice for their support and wonderful care.

Private family services will be at a later date. Memorials may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Gateway Area Chapter or to 5 A’s Animal shelter. Online guestbook and information may be found at www.gentfuneralhome.com.