Hazel E. Needham

Hazel E. Needham, age 97, passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2015 at Bortz Nursing Home in West Branch, MI. She was born to Gustav and Elizabeth Fach in Rose City, MI on May 4, 1917. Hazel lived in the Rose City - West Branch area her whole life. She operated Needham’s Barber Shop in West Branch for more than 70 years and was one of the first female barbers in the state of Michigan. Hazel was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, dabbled in real estate and Needham’s Pottery Shop.

Hazel is survived by her son, Dan (Sandy) Needham of West Branch, MI; grandsons: Jake and Daniel; great grandchildren: Ashely, Jacey, and Bailey; great great grandchildren: Violet and Izabella; siblings Allan (Lucille) Fach of Rose City and Gladys Baldwin of Sarasota, FL; and great-niece Kacie Fach. She is preceded in death by her husband, Wright Needham.

Visitation at the Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Home in West Branch will begin on Tuesday, January 6, 2015 from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The Funeral Services will be on Wednesday, January 7, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at St. John Lutheran Church in West Branch with visitation starting at 10:00 a.m. Burial will be at Selkirk Cemetery. Reverend Howard Travis will officiate.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the St. John Lutheran Church Fund.