Leona Baker Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Leona Baker (Newton, Illinois), who passed away at the age of 85, on June 16, 2019. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Leona Baker to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Claude Yocum and Clara Yocum (Hingson); her son Clifford Baker; her brothers, Richard and Earl Yocum; her grandchildren, Jacklin Apke, Tanya Gerphart, Charles Kaufman, Brittany Baker and Casara Holland; and her great grandchild Reid Baker.
She is survived by: her husband Norman E. Baker; her children, Alan Baker of Sigel, Tony Baker (Tracy Lidster) of Watson, Jerry Baker of Mattoon, Jack Baker of Effingham, Carl Baker of Wheeler, Jimmy Baker (Lyndel) of Watson, Gale Baker (Kelly) of Effingham, Roger Baker (Debra Webb) of Mattoon, Debbie White (Terry) of Toledo and Barbara Apke (Paul) of Neoga; and her sister Betty Utley of Bethany. She is also survived by several grandchildren and great grandchildren and one great-great granddaughter.
