Obituary
EAST PEORIA - Carol S. Baker, 51, of East Peoria, died at 10:00 am Saturday, July 12, 2008 at her home.
She was born on November 13, 1956 in St. Clair County, IL, and married Byron K. Baker on July 24, 1981 in Peoria County, IL. He survives.
Also surviving are 1 son, Kenneth (Sheri) Baker of Washington, 1 daughter-in-law, Gail Baker of Washington, 6 grandchildren, Drake, Cassidy, Colton, Misty, Karen, and Eric, and 3 great-grandchildren, Keden, Jontel and Jaylen, and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her son, Michael.
Carol worked at Caterpillar Tractor Co. in Morton since July of 2003. She previously worked at Foster and Gallagher in Peoria and for Peoria District #150 as a bus driver.
She was a member of the American Legion Post #1115 Auxiliary in Spring Bay, UAW Local #974, and Riverside Community Church in Peoria.
Carol was known for her special love of angels and animals. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
Visitation will be from 5-7 pm Tuesday, July 15, 2008 at Deiters Funeral Home in East Peoria. Cremation rites will be accorded. A private burial of cremains will be in Olio Township Cemetery in Eureka at a later date.
Memorials may be sent directly to the Baker family.
Visitation
JUL 15. 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Deiters Funeral Home & Crematory - East Peoria
444 E. Washington Street
East Peoria, IL, US, 61611
garydeiters@deitersfuneralhome.com