Harry R. Baker Jr., 75, of Peotone, passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet. Born on January 3, 1948, in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, he was the son of Harry R. Sr. and Myrtle (Elmer) Baker.
Harry married Ann Ingerson on January 6, 1969, in Indiana, Pennsylvania. He was a U.S. Marine Corp Veteran and a member of the American Legion.
He is survived by his wife, Ann Baker of Peotone; son and daughter-in-law, Harry R. Baker III and Christina De Los Santos-Baker of Pittsboro, Indiana; daughter and son-in-law, Nicole and Jack Hiland of Grant Park; grandchildren, Charlotte Baker, Alicia Hiland, Mitchell Hiland, Kevin Vasquez, and Christian Brooks; and sisters, Dawn (Bob) Stiffey, Debbie Ward, and Cathy Garrison. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Cindy Henson.
Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial visitation will be held at Fedde-Helfrich-Cross Funeral Home on Saturday, January 21, from 2 – 4 p.m., followed by a memorial service at 4 p.m., with Pastor Kyle Timmons officiating. Military honors and committal services will be held at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery at a later date.
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