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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Thelma P. Baker
Thelma P.
Baker
Feb 13, 1925 — Jul 15, 2016
Winslow
Thelma P. Baker's Obituary
Winslow- Thelma Pearl Baker, completed her journey on Earth on Friday, July 15, 2016 at the Lena Living Center in Lena, IL. She was a former resident of Winslow, IL for 38 years, and was one of Winslow's oldest residents.
Thelma Pearl (Bartelt) Baker was born on Friday, the 13th of February in 1925. She was the only child of Rude and Laura "Nettie" (Bast) Bartelt. She was born at the Bartelt home farm in Winslow Township of Stephenson County. Her education was at the Gage School for eight years. On January 18, 1945, Thelma married Vilas "Jack" Baker at the courthouse in Freeport, IL. They successfully farmed 80 acres in Oneco Township for 33 years, and then retired in Winslow.
Thelma was a homemaker and a farm wife. On a daily basis she helped with the chores including milking of the cows, feeding the animals, and driving the tractor when it was time to bale hay and straw. Thelma was an experienced gardener and a canner of many harvests. No one left her home hungry as she was a wonderful cook and baker of foods. Bountiful meals were set on the table.
For many years Thelma enjoyed watching the Chicago Cubs on television. Other interests were listening to old-time music, especially polka and waltzes, and also playing cards. She was a member of Staver St. Peter's United Methodist Church, a charter member of the Antique Steam Engine Club in Freeport, and a former member of the Order of the Eastern Star in Winslow.
Those surviving to cherish her memory are her daughter, Bonnie (Albert) Scheider of Orangeville; granddaughter Valerie (Terry) Sweitzer of Lanark; great-granchildren – Nicole Sweitzer, Caleb Sweitzer, and Luke Sweitzer all of Lanark. Also two special nephews Floyd (Barb) Baker of Freeport and Virgil (Janice) Wire of Winslow.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at the Leamon Funeral Home in Winslow, IL.
Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m., with a visitation from 10:00 a.m. til time of service, on Wednesday, July 20, 2016 at Staver St. Peter's United Methodist Church on County P in Green County, WI.
Pastor Inwha Shon will officiate.
Interment will take place at Rock Lily Cemetery in Winslow.
Thelma Pearl (Bartelt) Baker was born on Friday, the 13th of February in 1925. She was the only child of Rude and Laura "Nettie" (Bast) Bartelt. She was born at the Bartelt home farm in Winslow Township of Stephenson County. Her education was at the Gage School for eight years. On January 18, 1945, Thelma married Vilas "Jack" Baker at the courthouse in Freeport, IL. They successfully farmed 80 acres in Oneco Township for 33 years, and then retired in Winslow.
Thelma was a homemaker and a farm wife. On a daily basis she helped with the chores including milking of the cows, feeding the animals, and driving the tractor when it was time to bale hay and straw. Thelma was an experienced gardener and a canner of many harvests. No one left her home hungry as she was a wonderful cook and baker of foods. Bountiful meals were set on the table.
For many years Thelma enjoyed watching the Chicago Cubs on television. Other interests were listening to old-time music, especially polka and waltzes, and also playing cards. She was a member of Staver St. Peter's United Methodist Church, a charter member of the Antique Steam Engine Club in Freeport, and a former member of the Order of the Eastern Star in Winslow.
Those surviving to cherish her memory are her daughter, Bonnie (Albert) Scheider of Orangeville; granddaughter Valerie (Terry) Sweitzer of Lanark; great-granchildren – Nicole Sweitzer, Caleb Sweitzer, and Luke Sweitzer all of Lanark. Also two special nephews Floyd (Barb) Baker of Freeport and Virgil (Janice) Wire of Winslow.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at the Leamon Funeral Home in Winslow, IL.
Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m., with a visitation from 10:00 a.m. til time of service, on Wednesday, July 20, 2016 at Staver St. Peter's United Methodist Church on County P in Green County, WI.
Pastor Inwha Shon will officiate.
Interment will take place at Rock Lily Cemetery in Winslow.
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