Neal Howard Baker Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Neal Howard Baker of Champaign, Illinois, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on February 2, 2025 at the age of 77. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Neal Howard Baker to pay them a last tribute.
As we bid Neal farewell, let us not mourn the absence of his physical form, but rather celebrate the essence of his spirit that lingers in the spaces between moments. For Neal is not truly gone, but merely transformed, his energy intertwined with the fabric of the universe itself, forever dancing among the stars.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Howard L. Baker and Mildred Edgar Baker; his wife Janice Baker of Champaign; his son Lloyd Neal Baker (Deanna) of Metropolis; his stepson Michael Keefer (Kelly) of Champaign; his grandsons, Spencer and Oliver Baker; his stepgrandsons, Cody, Caleb and Carter Keefer; and his sisters, Janice M. Baker of Champaign and Mary Ann Edmison (Ron) of Mahomet.
Visitation was held on Thursday, February 6th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Shrader Funeral Home (204 N Locust St, Arcola, IL 61910). A funeral service was held on Thursday, February 6th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
