Irene E. Baker's Obituary
Irene E. Baker, 87 yrs., of Waterloo, IL, passed away at Oak Hill Care Center, Waterloo, IL. She was born in Florence County, WI, the daughter of the late Harry and Julia (Sjoberg) Kjell. Irene worked as a registered nurse in a variety of capacities, including the hospital setting, doctor's office, nursing home, and home health care, In addition to raising five children, she was active in her church and various school and community functions. She was a member of the Business and Professional Women's Club. Both she and dad were involved in the Lions Club and were former members of the Loyal Order of the Moose. She was married to Robert Baker, who survives her. Memorial ServicesFriday, September 9, 2011, 6:00 pmHope Christian ChurchColumbia, ILSwedish WakeSaturday, October 8, 2011, 1:00 - 4:00 pmThe Aurora Turner's ClubMitchell Road in Aurora, ILhttp://www.auroraturners.com/AboutUs/LocationMap/tabid/97/Default.aspx
IntermentLakewood Memorial ParkElgin, IL
Memorial ContributionsThe Good Samaritan CenterWashington Park, IL
SurvivorsHusband, Robert Baker of Waterloo, ILSon, Craig (Kristine) Baker of Baton Rouge, LASon, Brian (JoAnn) Baker of Columbia, ILDaughter, Carol (Karl) Merbach of Rapid City, SDSon, Gary (Rhonda) Baker of North Aurora, IL5 Grandchildren and 3 Great Grandchildren Sister, Harriett (Nate) Anderson Other relatives and friends
Also Preceded In Death BySon, Ronald BakerSister, Gloria PatzkeSister, Violet HarpelBrother, Kenneth Kjell
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