Melba Baker's obituary , Passed away on April 25, 2018 in Willisville, Illinois

Melba Baker

March 31, 1931 - April 25, 2018 (87 years old)

Willisville, Illinois

Melba Baker's obituary , Passed away on April 25, 2018 in Willisville, Illinois

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Wilson Funeral Home

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Melba Baker

March 31, 1931 - April 25, 2018 (87 years old)

Willisville, Illinois

Melba Baker Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Melba Baker (Willisville, Illinois), who passed away at the age of 87, on April 25, 2018. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Melba Baker or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Edwin Salger and Selma Goetting Salger; her brother Elmer Salger; and her grandson Edmond "Petey" DeRousse II. She is survived by: her spouse Richard T. Baker; her children, Connie Jean DeRousse (Edmond) of Sparta and Robert Lynn Baker of Willisville; her grandchildren, Richard DeRousse (Yasuyo), Amanda Westfall (Bill), Sarah Jones (Greg) and Michael Baker (Jodi); and her great grandchildren, Baxley DeRousse, Clayton, Kinley, Kambrey Westfall, Jordan, Rhett, Greta, Embry Jones, Hunter Baker and Claire Baker.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Wilson Funeral Home



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