Hazel F. Basker, 100, of South Bend, IN. passed away Friday November 27th after an illness. Hazel was born on November 9th, 1920 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to the late Paul and Adele (Ginn) Condley. She was a 1939 graduate of Topeka High School.
Hazel came to South Bend in 1941 and on March 5th, 1942 she was united in marriage to Eugene A. Basker who preceded her in death December 15th, 1986. She was a devoted mother to her 12 kids, but one of her favorite jobs she held, was one of the first female security guards at Farley Hall, Notre Dame. She enjoyed the annual family reunions in Galena, Illinois, playing cards, watching Notre Dame Football and Chicago Cubs baseball, and she loved holidays with her family.
Hazel is survived by her children, Eugene (Peggy), Mary (Robert) Wilson, Tim (Kim), Andrea (Tom) Ferrettie, Thomas (Ana), Christopher (Elaine), Daniel (Jane), Kim (Jim). Along with 19 grandchildren, and 26 great-grandchildren. She also leave behind her sister, Ann Bradley. She was preceded in death by her siblings Paul (Sonny), Leon, Arthur, Louis, & Clara Condley. Also preceding in death are her sons, Joseph, George, James, and John, and her granddaughter, Ashley, and grandson, Jeffrey.
A private family service will be held at Palmer Funeral Home- Guisinger Chapel, 3718 S. Michigan St. South Bend, IN, and burial will take place at Southlawn Cemetery. Online condolences to the Basker family can be sent to www.palmerfuneralhomes.com
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