Irma Baker

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Irma M. Baker
Date Of Birth:12/23/1935
Date Of Death:02/15/2012
Service Date:Visitation on Friday 2-17-2012 from 4-7 pm at Ruestman-Harris Funeral Home in Minonk. Service on Saturday 2-18-2012 at 11:00 am at St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Minonk with visitation one hour prior to the service.

Irma M. Baker

Minonk- Irma Mae Baker, 76, of Minonk, IL passed away at 12:19 pm on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at her residence in Minonk.

She was born on December 23, 1935 in Streator, IL a daughter of Edward and Elizabeth Timmerman Barth. She married Fred Baker on June 30, 1960 in Minonk, IL. He survives.

Also surviving are her two daughters, Liz (Jim) Rogers of Minonk, IL; Marion (Jeff) Kennel of Metamora, IL; one son, Dennis (Sheri) Baker of Minonk, IL; ten grandchildren, Ryan, Benjamin and Hannah Baker; Kylie (Brad) Montgomery and Makenzie Rogers; and Matthew, Elizabeth, Jessica, Emeline, and Abigail Kennel; one brother, Robert Barth of Metamora, IL; and one sister, Evelyn Milashoski of Minonk, IL. She was expecting her first great granddaughter in March.

She was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters, and three brothers.

Irma worked for General Telephone as a switchboard operator and later at the Minonk High School serving lunches, the Minonk Bakery, Minonk IGA, part time at Pfisters Hybrid in El Paso, and for the IRS in Bloomington, IL.

She was a member of the St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Minonk where she taught Sunday School. Irma also delivered Meals on Wheels and volunteered at her church and did volunteer sewing for the Minonk High School Color Guard and at Fieldcrest South. She was also a Girl Scout leader. She loved being "Wawa" to her 10 grandchildren and spending time in her garden growing flowers.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, February 18, 2012 at St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Minonk. Rev. Ed Sinclair will officiate. Visitation will be held on Friday evening from 4-7 pm at Ruestman-Harris Funeral Home in Minonk and one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be in Minonk Township Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to her church, Minonk Ambulance Squad, or to Metamora Marching Band. Online condolences may be sent to the family at ruestmanharrisfuneralhome.com.

 

　

 

　
  • From: Kim  Barth
    Location:Minonk

    Dear Baker Family, We are so sorry for your loss. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time! Love Kim, Kaleb and Kaden

  • From: Angela (Hartzler) Kirkendall
    Location:Olympia, WA

    Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Baker family. Irma was an incredible woman. Loved her green thumb and spending time visiting with her on the back porch! Will never forget the time she sent some "new potatoes" to me all the way in Olympia, WA. You'll be missed but never forgotten. Love you!

  • From: Andrea Boudreau
    Location:Pleasant Prairie, WI

    Freddy, Dennis, Liz, Marion and extended family, I am so sorry to hear about Irma. She was like a second "fun" mother to me growing up. I remember her saving all the scraps from the kitchen to use in her garden. I never knew we could grow potatoes in Illinois until your mother brought in her crop one year. She always had something in the crockpot for us to eat when we stayed overnight and sometimes even made us "toasted cheese sandwiches" for breakfast. I still have the recipe for her hamburger and rice dish. She always welcomed our high school crowd at your house. When my kids complain about a chore I tell them how we use to pit boxes of cherries at your house just for the fun of it. She will be missed and we will keep your family in our prayers. God bless you. Steve and Andrea Boudreau

  • From: Susan skaggs
    Location:Minonk, IL

    To Irma's family, Dave and I would like to send our thoughts and prayers to the family. We always thought Irma was the nicest lady. No matter where you ran into her at she always had a wonderful smile and always spoke and was very friendly. I'm sure she wasn't a stranger to anyone because with her bubbly personality she was always laughing and smiling. Cherish the memories and Irma lives on in your hearts! Dave and Susan Skaggs

  • From: Stan and Janice Weber
    Location:Minonk

    Freddie and kids, so sorry to hear about your loss. We won't make it to the visitation because we are in Georgia at Karens. I always enjoyed our rides to IRS, talking about our grandkids and gambling. I was always glad to tell Irma something she didn't aready know!!! Janice says she is glad we got to chit-chat at the game Saturday. Take care and cherish all the memories.

  • From: Wendy Jarvis
    Location:Silicon Valley

    Uncle Fritz and family, Minonk won't be the same without Aunt Irma. Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Much love, Wendy, Dan, John, Matthew, & Isaiah.

  • From: Rebecca & Jack Oltman
    Location:Minonk IL

    Dear Fred, Dennis, Liz, Marion & Family: Your wife and mother was the most special person - always a happy and she enjoyed having fun! She was a very wise and resourceful lady - made the best apple pies. Irma loved all her grandchildren and enjoyed teasing them and spending precious time with them. This wonderful lady is now in heaven with Jesus and other departed loved ones. May God's comfort, peace and in time joy of wonderful memories replace the heartbreak you are now experiencing. You and Irma were all blessed to have had each other. In deepest prayer and sympathy, Jack & Aunt Becky

  • From: Bones, Sandy  Harms
    Location:Carlock, IL.

    So sorry to hear of Irma's passing. Your family is in our prayers. She was a sweet lady.

  • From: Nancy Manning
    Location:Minonk, IL

    We were so sorry to read of Irma's passing and send our heartfelt condolences to you all. We loved her spunk and great sense of humor. Please know she will be greatly missed in the community of Minonk and at St. Paul's Church. Tim and Nancy Manning

  • From: Penny Kleen
    Location:Columbia, MO

    Irma's family, I am so sorry to hear about Irma's passing. I loved working with Irma and Liz at the Minonk IGA. Irma was such a wonderful and fun person. I was just thinking of her a few weeks ago - always a great smile. To save me from driving in a snowstorm during work, Irma sent me to her house for a meal. Liz, do you remember the liquid lunch you gave me? I was blessed to have known Irma. My thoughts and prayers are with her family. May God continue to bless you all. Penny

  • From: Joan and Kevin  Glowacki
    Location:Minonk

    To all the Baker Family, Our heartfelt condolences are sent your way as you deal with the grief of losing Irma. Prayers are with you at this challenging time in your lives.

  • From: Chris & Darrin Jenkins

    We are sorry to learn of Irma's passing. Your entire family is in our thoughts and prayers. God bless you all.

  • From: Stosh 

    Fred,Dennis,Marion,Liz I'm sorry to hear about Irma. I remember her from when she did the lunches at MDR and the other times I would see her and Fred about town when I had the bar. I always enjoyed chatting with her when I had the chance. God be with you.

  • From: Stosh 

    Fred,Dennis,Marion,Liz I'm sorry to hear about Irma. I remember her from when she did the lunches at MDR and the other times I would see her and Fred about town when I had the bar. I always enjoyed chatting with her when I had the chance. God be with you.

  • From: Barth Weistart
    Location:Young, Az

    Fred, I was extremely surprised to hear about Irma. A good one has gone to be with the Lord but luckily we still have you. We'll be joining her before to long but in the meantime it sounds as though you have a large support group with all the grandkids. Cherish them. I never got to see the picture of Irma and me so if you find it please hold it for me. May the Lord comfort you through this time. Best Wishes. Barth

  • From: Pastors Dan & Pam Gansch-Boythe
    Location:Chebanse, IL

    We remember Irma with fondness. May the gift of God's peace sustain you through this difficult time.

  • From: Colleen & Wayne Weber
    Location:Minonk IL

    Freddie, Dennis, Liz, Marion and families - my memories of your wife/mom are happy, funny ones. I think because of Christie & Liz and Cindy & Marion's friendships I too was included at times for things that went on at your house. We grew up in a neat neighborhood, didn't we? A couple distinct memories are of your mom and her flowers, her hardy laugh, and her PT Cruiser. I thought it was neat that she had a 'hip' car instead of an 'old fogie' car. ;) Irma was always quick to share a friendly smile or a big wave as she went by Mom & Dad's house. I'm sure she was welcomed into Heaven by the old neighbors - my Dad, John Earl, Ted Jurczak, Uncle Ernie & Aunt Alberta Feken....and Gma Ketchmark too (Liz & Marion - she was probably peeking thru Heaven's curtains to see what was happening across the street! HA). May God & your wonderful memories bring each of you comfort & peace during this difficult time.