John Edward Hazelett

John Edward Hazelett

Blue Grass

John Edward Hazelett, age 80, of Blue Grass, IA, died peacefully surrounded by family on October 27th, 2023 at Clarissa Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf, IA.

John was born September 4th, 1943 at Washington County Hospital in Washington, IA, the son of Albert John and Dolores (Hazen) Hazelett. He graduated from Ainsworth High School in 1961.

John was united in marriage to Gloria Jean Russell on November 20th, 1965, at St. Mathias Church in Muscatine, IA. Together they raised four children: Kris (John) Kay, Dena Hazelett, Travis (Kathy) Hazelett and Jeff (Cynthia) Hazelett.

John worked for J.I. Case in Bettendorf, IA, for 17 years until he and Gloria purchased a hunting and fishing resort in Canada in 1977. Upon selling the resort, they purchased cabins in Canada for their summer residence and wintered in a mountain home in Payson, AZ. In 2006, they returned to Blue Grass to live out their remaining years. In the latter part of his life, John worked security at Bally's Quad Cities Hotel & Casino in Rock Island, IL. He and Gloria attended Community Fellowship Church in Blue Grass.

John will continue to be loved and missed by his children and grandchildren: Alexis (Tracey) Addams, Chase (Jennifer Sierra) Kronfeld, Gabrielle Lee, Rebekah (Pete) Strommen, Lauren, T.J., Sophia, Anna, Austyn, Ashton, and Adam Hazelett; five great-grandchildren, as well as his sister Linda (Marvin) Pool, and many nieces and nephews.

John was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Jack, and parents-in-law Gene and Alta Russell.

A celebration of life will be held at a future date. Condolences may be sent to Gloria Hazelett at P.O. Box 493, Blue Grass, IA 52726.