Bernice Baker Obituary

We are sad to announce that on January 5, 2022, at the age of 85, Bernice Baker of Mattoon, Illinois passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Joseph W. Boruff and Ida R. Boruff (Shoot); and her husband Robert G. DeMars. She is survived by: her children, Cathy Tucker (Brad) of Mattoon, IL, Robert G. DeMars (Kris) of Sullivan, IL and Janice Hall (Charles) of Jacksonville, IL; her grandchildren, Christina Welch (Tom) of Mattoon, IL, Michelle Cook of Mattoon, IL, Jocelyn Hall of Jacksonville, IL, Rachel Hall of Frankfurt, Germany, Robert Hall of Jacksonville, IL, Jacob Hall (Amy) of New Berlin, IL, Emily McKenzie of Monument, CO and Dylan Short (Ariel); her great grandchildren, Olivia, Isabella Welch, Jack, Tessa Cook, Shelby Hall, Kullen, Liam McKenzie, Kinley and Keller Short; and her cousin Carl Brady (Joyce).

Memorial donations in her honor may be given to Moody Bible Institute: Stewardship Office, 820 N. LaSalle Blvd., Chicago, IL, 60610.