Obituaries

Marjorie Baker

July 20th, 1921 – November 23rd, 2017

Marjorie Baker, age 96 of Macomb, IL, formerly of Vermont, IL, passed away at 12:45 pm Thursday, November 23, 2017 at her home in Macomb. She was born on July 20, 1921 in Ipava, IL, the daughter of Elzie L. and Lula Belle (Jones) Parr. Marjorie married Willis E. "Bill" Baker on July 27, 1940 in Keokuk, Iowa. He preceded her in death on February 28, 1995.

Marjorie was also preceded in death by her brother, Rodney Parr.

Surviving are four daughters, Patricia (and Alan) Hughes of Astoria, IL, Leticia (and Dennis) Farr of Ipava, IL, Rita (and David) Cassel of Astoria, IL, and Ketra (and Jon) Branson of Ipava, IL, three sons, Gael (and Carmella Bundy) Baker of Quincy, IL, Bill (and Jill) Baker of Canton, IL, and John Baker of Galesburg, IL, 16 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, and her nephew Scott (and Susie) Parr of Vermont, IL.

Marjorie was a member of the Vermont United Methodist Church and the Vermont American Legion Auxiliary.

Services will be held at 2:00 pm on Sunday, November 26, 2017 at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria, IL. Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 25, 2017 from 3-6 pm at the funeral home. Memorials may be given to the Vermont American Legion Auxiliary. Interment will be in the Vermont Cemetery.

Condolences

November 23rd, 2017

Thoughts & prayers for all the Baker kids and their families. I'm lucky to have grown up next to your family. There is another special angel in heaven tonight. Lynn Bubb

November 23rd, 2017

This came as quite a shock. We are so sorry to hear about the passing of Marjorie. She was one in a million, a wonderful and devoted wife and mother, good neighbor, great cook, loyal member of Auxiliary, and devoted to her Vermont Church. Our deepest sympathies go to all her extended family. May God comfort you all in knowing she had a lot of jewels in her crown. John and Sandy Bybee

November 24th, 2017

Thoughts and prayers for Marjorie's family! A very loving and special lady! Gary Glover

November 24th, 2017

So sorry for your loss.
Beth, Janet and Ed Green.
Have courage.

November 24th, 2017

Marge was such a great lady and I'm so blessed to have gotten to know her and her family. She will forever hold a special place in my heart. The last words she told me was that she loved me, and I loved her too. Mary and Jeff Dimmitt

November 24th, 2017

Such a beautiful soul. May God's peace and comfort be with the entire family, so sorry for your loss. ~ Judy Beaird

November 24th, 2017

May the Lord bring peace to your hearts as your beautiful mother is rejoicing in heaven. Our thoughts and prayers continue for the Baker Family. ~ Karen Bussone

November 24th, 2017

So sorry to hear of your mother passing. She is now at peace in heaven and not suffering. She was a nice lady and touched many people.

November 24th, 2017

Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. She was a very nice person.

November 24th, 2017

She was a great lady and was a very good friend of my Mother. Sandy Anderson Cobb

November 24th, 2017

She was a very dear person and will be missed by all her family Praying for all of you Marvin Marilyn Biesenthal

November 24th, 2017

Our sincere condolences to all of Marge’s family. Michael and Tammy Martin

November 24th, 2017

Sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for all of you at this sad time. The Taylor Families

November 25th, 2017

Thinking of the family today during this difficult time...prayers and hugs to all......Anni Mitchell

November 25th, 2017

So sorry to hear of your loss. Thoughts and prayers for all. Mike and Cathy Ulmer.

November 27th, 2017

I am so sorry to learn of Marge's passing. She always impressed me with her cheerfulness and good humor. Dad and I dropped in on her in her Macomb apartment unannounced a few years ago and she welcomed us eagerly and of course, cheerfully. I know you will miss her. I love the photo of her. It says it all! Marilyn Hurt

November 27th, 2017

Our thoughts and prayers have been with the Baker family. Your Mom was a special lady and I was blessed to know her through the Vermont Methodist church and Vermont legion Auxiliary and as a good friend of my Mom. Cherish the wonderful memories and share time with each other.

November 27th, 2017

Kathy Heller

November 27th, 2017

I just loved Marge! She was such a doll. I still habe my beautiful

November 27th, 2017

I'm so blessed to have known Marge. She was a kind soul and always made me smile. So sorry to the family for your loss. May you always remember all the fun, laughter and good times

January 7th, 2018

My heartfelt condolences to all her family. Maria Bader Lillard