Melvin Dean Goodner
1923 - 2012 (88 years)
Generation: 1
1. 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. Other Events:
- _MILT: World War II. US Army.
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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]