Hazel Marie Burgard, daughter of Bertha (Rambow) and William Burgard was born December 30, 1908 at Raisinville Township, Monroe County, Michigan. She died may 12, 1909 from "acute indigestion" at the age of 4 months and 14 days.

Funeral services were held at the home. Burial took place at St Matthew Lutheran Church cemetery in Raisinville Township, Monroe County, Michigan.

Though time will dry the bitter tears,
Yet still it grieves our hearts to know,
The little lifeless form we loved so dear,
The dearest things make briefest stay,
The fairest flower that blooms today,
May fad before the dawn tomorrow.