Ruth B. Baker

1929 - 2017

BORN

1929

DIED

2017

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Ruth Baker Obituary

Ruth B. Baker

Ruth B. Baker, 87, of Romeoville, IL, (formerly of Downers Grove, IL), passed away on January 19, 2017 after a brief fight with cancer.

She was born in Chicago, IL on August 17, 1929 to George and Emma Braner. She attended the St. Luke's Hospital School of Nursing in Chicago, IL and graduated in 1950 with a Degree in Nursing and was honored at the time of graduation as Most Outstanding Nurse in Pediatric Nursing. Her last position in nursing was as the Director of Health Care at Sisters of St. Joseph in LaGrange, IL until she retired in 1993.

Ruth was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Louis Baker Jr. (86) who passed away in 2014 and her eldest son, Louis Baker III.

She is survived by three sons: Lawrence (Mary), Scott, and Wayne (Rebecca) and three grandchildren Jennifer, Laure (Nick) and Amanda.

A memorial service will be held on February 18, 2017 at Anderson Memorial Home, 21131 W. Renwick Rd., Crest Hill, IL 60403. Open House will be from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm with the Memorial Service beginning at 4 pm.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Rush University Medical Center Golden Lamp Society which supports the Rush University College of Nursing. (www.AndersonMemorialHomes.com) (815) 577-5250

Published by Suburban Life Publications on Feb. 22, 2017.
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My condolences to the family. My your warm memories comfort you during this difficult time.

February 21, 2017

We are sorry to hear of Ruth's passing. There are many fond memories we have of her during the time we all were at CCS. Her warmth and sense of fun made camping, potlucks, and children's programs better for all of us. She was a terrific person.

Dave and Joyce Haeckel

February 16, 2017

We are sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. We wish that we could attend the memorial service but are presently in Florida. Our thoughts are with you as you mourn our one of a kind friend and your beloved mother

CAROL AND KURT HEERWAGEN

February 15, 2017

My sympathy goes out to the family during your time of grief. May God loving-kindness comfort you and help you through this difficult time. (Psalm 119:50,76

Joe

February 15, 2017

I'm sorry for your loss - John 6:40..

B Sharp

February 15, 2017

Dear Baker Family
I wish to express my condolences in behalf of Ruth,who passed away recently. I have lost many loved ones to death and I realize that death is a difficult time for most of us even though the person that we lost is no longer suffering but now in a deep sleep and in God's memory. I hope that you will let the good things that she did in her life and fond memories of things that you all did together fill up the sad times. Also keep in mind that you can always turn to God's word the Bible,which can be a guide for our lives if we allow it too and is a great source of comfort for all time.

Eileen J

February 15, 2017

Sorry for the loss of your loved one .May the God of all comfort, comfort the Baker family, at this difficult time.

February 15, 2017

Baker family sorry for your lost please execs my condolences for the lost of your love one may you fine comfort frome God word Hosesa13,14,

February 15, 2017

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