Hazel Effie Swisher
1892 - 1964 (72 years)
Generation: 1
Generation: 2
1. Hazel Effie Swisher was born on 22 Jan 1892 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 2 Jul 1964; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. Notes:
Obituary from Find a Grave.
Mrs. Hazelbaker. Mrs. Hazel Goodner Hazelbaker, 72, of 1326 1/2 Harmon, died unexpectedly at 10:30 p.m. yesterday while baby sitting at a residence at 1912 Oak.
Coroner Don Goodwin conducted an inquiry and found death was from a heart attack.
Born Jan. 22, 1892, in Danville, she was a daughter of Milo and Many Jane Swisher.
She was married to Burley Hazelbaker in 1947 in Danville. He preceded her in death Sept. 1, 1949.
Mrs. Hazelbaker was a member of the Methodist Church. Her hobbies were quilting and flower gardening.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. harry E. (Mary)Shepherd of Danville; three sons, Eugene E. Goodner, Melwin D. Goodner, and Jack M. Goodner all of Danville; a sister Mrs. Jule Potter of Danville, and 16 grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, a daughter, a brother and two sisters.
The body is at the Wdmund & Dickson Funeral Home where friends will be received 7-9 p.m Friday and 3-5 and 7-9 Saturday. Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Johnson Cemetery, northwest of Danville.
Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 31 December 2018), memorial page for Hazel Swisher Hazelbaker (22 Jan 1892-2 Jul 1964), Find A Grave Memorial no. 20490604, citing Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois, USA ; Maintained by Joy Castello (contributor 46902826) .
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/20490604Family/Spouse: Kenneth Eugene Goodner. Kenneth was born on 2 May 1896 in Alabama; died on 5 May 1969 in Port Richey, Pasco County, Florida; was buried in Spring Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. Eugene E. Goodner
was born on 5 Dec 1921 in Illinois; died on 4 Dec 1972; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. - 3. Melvin Dean Goodner was born on 24 Aug 1923 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 14 May 2012 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
- 4. Mary Virginia Goodner was born on 19 Jan 1931 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 26 Mar 2011 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
- 5. Jack Kenneth Goodner was born on 14 Aug 1933 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 27 Mar 2009 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
Hazel married Burley Hazelbaker in 1947. Burley (son of Andrew Jackson Hazelbaker and Flora Francis Baker) was born on 8 Nov 1895 in Fowler, Benton County, Indiana; died on 1 Sep 1949 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Oakwood, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
- 2. Eugene E. Goodner
Generation: 2
2. Eugene E. Goodner (1.Hazel1) was born on 5 Dec 1921 in Illinois; died on 4 Dec 1972; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/62943774/eugene-e_-goodnerEugene married Mary Clearwater on 19 May 1946 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. Mary was born on 9 May 1924 in Rockville, Parke County, Indiana; died on 21 Jun 2015 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
3. Melvin Dean Goodner (1.Hazel1) was born on 24 Aug 1923 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 14 May 2012 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. Other Events:
- _MILT: World War II. US Army.
Notes:
Melvin Dean Goodner, 88, of Danville passed away at 1:35 p.m. Monday (May 14, 2012) at the Veterans Affairs Illiana Health Care System, Danville.
He was born Aug. 24, 1923 in Danville, the son of Kenneth and Hazel Swisher Goodner. He married Bette Jean Wood on Jan. 2, 1943. She preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Gene and Jack Goodner, and twin sisters, Marie Goodner and Mary Shepherd.
He is survived by four daughters, Pam (Dennis) Starkey, Paula Lucas, Julie Barney and Sue Stahl (John Bukowski); two sons, Mark (Kathy) Goodner and Bill (Joanne) Goodner; grandchildren, Mike (Kari) Jameson, Rob (Gayle) Starkey, Jody (Cathy) Starkey, Jennifer (Dave) Schnell, Tim Barney (Michelle Haas), Brian Barney (Jackie Pitlik), Jessica (Shane) Hogan, Adam Zorns (Traca Shahan), Matt (Brittany) Goodner, Mike (Angela) Goodner, Nicki (Matt) Lenton, Katie Goodner and Jessica (Jeromie) Nazzise; 15 great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Mary Morrow and Jo Ann Goodner; one brother-in-law, Harry Shepherd and numerous nieces and nephews.
He proudly served his country during World War II in the U.S. Army and was awarded the Purple Heart Medal.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/90209707/melvin-dean-goodnerMelvin married Bette Jean Wood on 2 Jan 1943. Bette was born on 21 Jan 1926 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 7 Jan 2004 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
4. Mary Virginia Goodner (1.Hazel1) was born on 19 Jan 1931 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 26 Mar 2011 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. Notes:
Mary V. Shepherd, 80, of Danville, passed away on March 26, 2011, at North Logan Health Care Center.
Mary was born on January 19, 1931, in Danville, daughter of Kenneth and Hazel (Swisher) Goodner. She married Harry E. Shepherd Jr. on August 13, 1950, at Central Christian Church in Danville. He survives along with two children: Terry (Julie) Shepherd and Karen (Greg) Clapper both of Danville; brother Melvin Goodner and sisters-in-law Jo Ann Goodner and Mary Morrow, all of Danville; three grandchildren, Jill (Mike) Poggendorf of Danville, Cory Clapper of Elmhurst and Tyler Shepherd of Danville; two great-grandchildren, Elliana and Madison; as well as a close and large extended family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; twin sister, Marie; two brothers, Gene and Jack; sister-in-law, Bette; and her little angel, great-granddaughter Isabella.
Mary enjoyed working in the yard, reading, keeping a journal, and the neighborhood kids from Harmon Avenue. But most of all she was a loving and dedicated wife, mother and homemaker.
A celebration of Mary's life will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 30, 2011, at Sunset Funeral Home & Cremation Center, a Life Celebration Home, 3940 N. Vermilion St., Danville, with Pastor Jim Russell officiating. Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. Tuesday evening at the funeral home. Following the service, she will be laid to rest at Sunset Memorial Park in Danville. In lieu of flowers please make memorials in Mary's name to North Logan Health Care Center.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/67610631/mary-v-shepherdMary married Harry Shepherd on 13 Aug 1950. Harry was born on 18 Mar 1929 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 27 Oct 2016 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
5. Jack Kenneth Goodner (1.Hazel1) was born on 14 Aug 1933 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 27 Mar 2009 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. Notes:
Jack Kenneth Goodner, 75, of Danville, passed away at 12:15 p.m. Friday, March 27, 2009, at the Veterans Affairs Illiana Health Care System, Danville.
He was born in Danville on Aug. 14, 1933, the son of Kenneth E. and Hazel E. (Swisher) Goodner.
Jack married JoAnn Taylor on Jan. 30, 1959 in Georgetown. She survives. Other survivors include his two children, Todd (Lisa) Goodner and Lu Ann (Jack) Picklap; grandchildren, Travis and Mason Goodner and Jeff and Kristen Picklap; one sister, Mary (Harry) Shepherd; one brother, Melvin Goodner; one sister-in-law, Mary (Gene) Morrow and very special nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Eugene Goodner and one infant sister, Marie.
Jack was a graduate of Danville High School. He was a veteran of the United States Navy during the Korean War and served as a submariner. He previously owned his own real estate office, Land Office Realty, and retired from the Operations Department at the University of Illinois in 1998.
Jack was a member of the American Legion Post 210 and a member of the Danville Barbershop Chorus for many years. He previously served on the Vermilion County War Museum Board and served as a golf ranger at Harrison Park Golf Course. Jack loved to play golf and ride his motorcycle.
The essence of Jack's life was showing love to his family and friends through random acts of humor, wit, words, and song. It was not uncommon to find an old treasured family photo in the mail from him or a small gift tucked beside our dinner plate at one of our many family gatherings.
Commercial-News (Danville, IL) - Saturday, March 28, 2009
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/35362376/jack-kenneth-goodnerJack married Joann Taylor on 30 Jan 1959 in Georgetown, Vermilion County, Illinois. Joann was born on 11 Mar 1932 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 20 Jun 2017; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]